The mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of crystalline and amorphous solids including metals, ceramics, synthetic polymers, and composites are treated. Occasional homework problems and outside readings will be assigned from the text and open literature. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work.
Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings.