Prince George's Community College: EGR 2300: Materials Science for Engineers and Scientists

Course Description:

Introduces the foundations of the chemistry and physics of materials used in engineering applications. Develops the relationship between the atomic and molecular structure of materials and the macroscopic properties and performance of engineering material. In particular includes thorough discussion of the chemical and physical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, superconductors, and nanomaterials.

Pre-requisite: CHM 1020 and EGR 1010 completed or permission of instructor for scientists with sufficient breadth
3 class/1 lab hrs.

Syllabi:

Required Books:
Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering 4th Edition.  Smith, William F. and Hashemi, Javad.  McGraw-Hill (2006).
Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems 1st Edition.  Rogers, Pennathur, and Adams  CRC Press (2007).
Self Assembly: The Science of Things That Put Themselves Together 1st Edition.  Pelesko, John A.  CRC Press (2007).
Web Site for Self Assembly
Recommended books:
Pocket Book for Technical Writing for Engineers and Scientists 3rd Edition.  Finkelstein, Leo.  McGraw-Hill (2007).
MATLAB DeMystified. McMahon, David. McGraw-Hill (2007).
Engineering Formula 8th Edition.  Gieck, Kurk and Gieck, Reiner.  McGraw-Hill (2006).
Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems 1st Edition.  Rogers, B., Pennathur, S., and Adams, J.  CRC Press (2007).
Helpful books:
Pocket Book of English Grammar for Engineers and Scientists 1st Edition. Finkelstein, Leo.  McGraw-Hill (2005). -- Use if you need basic English review.

Some of the material in class (draft state)

Useful Software:

On-line Periodic Tables:

Useful Links:

Materials and Nanotechnology Magazine Sites: