Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size18–40 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteCHEM V01A-V01AL and PHYS V04 -V04L Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course presents the internal structures and resulting behaviors of materials used in engineering applications, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors. The emphasis is upon developing the ability both to select appropriate materials to meet engineering design criteria and to understand the effects of heat, stress, imperfections, and chemical environments upon material properties and performance.Usually HeldTue Thu 8:30am–9:45am, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:15pm