This class is hard in terms of how difficult it is to get a good grade in exams and the class overall because the amount of studying and practice that is required is crazy. Do NOT take this course unless it is required for your major. If you take this class as an elective then you will regret it because the amount of work and studying that is required to get a good grade is not elective level at all.

This course covers the properties of different types of materials and how they are used in engineering. The three main categories of materials in this course are metals, ceramics, and polymers. The beginning of the course is the chemistry behind the materials, after that the course is more about what the capabilities of the materials are, how we can test their capabilities and limits using math (i.e. formulas), and how and where the materials are applied in engineering.

The professor is a good lecturer and he has the course nicely organized, however, he should spend more time covering the math portions of the course.

Only take this class if it is required for your major, otherwise do NOT take it.