Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

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Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

This course is part of Materials Science for Technological Application Specialization

Instructor: Terry Alford

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

41 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Crystal Structures, Mechanical Properties of Metals, Tensile Testing, and Failures.

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this course, we will present atomic bonding and its relation to crystal structure and physical properties. A particular focus will be on the different types of cubic structures. There will be an introduction to planes and Miller Indices. We will discuss the principal planes in the cubic system. Their common crystallographic defects will be shown and discussed. Finally, the tensile test will be used to extract various materials parameters.

What's included

1 video1 reading

The semiconductor industry requires scientists and engineers with a deep understanding of materials science and engineering. In this module, we will see a high-level overview of materials science and engineering, and learn about materials selection, materials families, types of bonding, and processing of materials.

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5 videos8 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

5 videosTotal 27 minutes

Crystal Structure, Part 15 minutes
Crystal Structure, Part 26 minutes
Planes in Unit Cells, Part 17 minutes
Planes in Unit Cells, Part 26 minutes
Planes in Unit Cells, Part 33 minutes

8 readingsTotal 244 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 5, Crystal Structure II - Index Directions60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 5, Crystal Structure II - Index Directions60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 6, Crystal Structure III - Index Planes60 minutes
Lesson 4 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 6, Crystal Structure III - Index Planes60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Crystal Structures III - Index Planes Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 60 minutes

Crystal Structure30 minutes
Major Types of Planes30 minutes

In this module, we cover crystal structures, crystal imperfections and defects in crystals.

What's included

4 videos8 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 31 minutes

Crystal Structure, Part 48 minutes
Crystal Structure, Part 54 minutes
Crystal Structure, Part 612 minutes
Crystal Structure, Part 77 minutes

8 readingsTotal 244 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 6, Crystal Structure III - Index Planes60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 6, Crystal Structure III - Index Planes60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 6, Crystal Structure III - Index Planes60 minutes
Lesson 4 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 7, Crystal Structure IV - Defects60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Crystal Structure IV – Defects Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 60 minutes

Cubic Structures30 minutes
Crystal Defects30 minutes

In this module, we will explore the mechanical properties of materials and discuss the tensile testing of materials.

What's included

6 videos8 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 32 minutes

Mechanical Properties, Part 14 minutes
Mechanical Properties, Part 25 minutes
Mechanical Properties, Part 32 minutes
Tensile Testing, Part 16 minutes
Tensile Testing, Part 28 minutes
Tensile Testing, Part 36 minutes

8 readingsTotal 244 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 8, Mechanical Properties I - Tensile Tests60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 8, Mechanical Properties I - Tensile Tests60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 8, Mechanical Properties I - Tensile Tests60 minutes
Lesson 4 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 8, Mechanical Properties I - Tensile Tests60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Mechanical Properties I – Tensile Tests - Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 60 minutes

Mechanical Properties30 minutes
Tensile Testing30 minutes

In this module, you will explore mechanical properties and failure of materials.

What's included

8 videos6 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 44 minutes

Mechanical Properties, Part 15 minutes
Mechanical Properties, Part 27 minutes
Mechanical Properties, Part 38 minutes
Mechanical Properties, Part 44 minutes
Failure, Part 14 minutes
Failure, Part 27 minutes
Failure, Part 37 minutes
Course Review2 minutes

6 readingsTotal 183 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 8, Mechanical Properties I - Tensile Tests60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 8, Mechanical Properties I - Tensile Tests60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 8, Mechanical Properties I - Tensile Tests60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Mechanical Properties II – Environment & Failure Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Mechanical Properties60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Material Failure30 minutes

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Terry Alford

Arizona State University

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