Material Behavior: Structure & Properties
Discover how microstructure determines material properties. Learn about metals, ceramics, polymers, and more.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Intermediate
Skill Level
22 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course delves into the fascinating world of materials science, exploring how a material's properties are determined by its microstructure, which is in turn influenced by composition and processing. Students will learn about atomic structure and bonding, crystal structure, defects, and non-crystalline materials like glasses and polymers. The course covers the fundamentals of materials science, including different material types (metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, and composites) and their associated properties. It introduces the microstructure-processing-properties relationship, which is central to materials science. Through a series of modules, students will gain insights into atomic interactions, crystalline structures, defects, diffusion, and the behavior of non-crystalline materials. This course is ideal for engineering students and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of material behavior and its practical applications.
What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of materials science and engineering
Explore the relationship between microstructure, properties, and processing of materials
Learn about atomic structure, bonding, and crystal structures in materials
Analyze defects in materials and their impact on material properties
Study diffusion processes and their significance in material behavior
Investigate the properties and behavior of non-crystalline materials like polymers and glasses
Apply materials science concepts to real-world engineering problems and material selection
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
752 Minutes PreRecorded video
20 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course on Material Behavior provides a deep dive into the fundamental principles of materials science. Students will explore the intricate relationship between a material's microstructure, its properties, and the processing it undergoes. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, starting from atomic structure and bonding, progressing through crystalline structures and their defects, and concluding with an examination of non-crystalline materials. Throughout the course, learners will gain insights into various material types, including metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, and composites, understanding their unique properties and applications. The course emphasizes the critical concept of the microstructure-processing-properties relationship, providing students with a robust framework for analyzing and predicting material behavior in various engineering contexts.
Introduction
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Atomic Structure and Bonding
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Crystalline Structure
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Point Defects and Diffusion
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Linear, Planar, and Volumetric Defects
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Noncrystalline and Semicrystalline Materials
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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