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Physics Courses

INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL SCIENCE

Course Number: PHYS-303
Description: Introduction to the science of materials. Brief introduction to solid state physics. Crystal structures and growing. Techniques of materials characterization. Properties and applications of different materials: pure metals and metal alloys, ceramic, plastic materials, novel and advanced materials, also nanotechnologies. Problem solving, lecture, discussion, and field trip. Prerequisite: 215. 3 credits