GEO 512 - Structure and Properties of Materials

An introductory course that will explore materials from the viewpoint of their structure and chemistry and how these affect applications. Different states of matter (crystals, quasicrystals, glasses, liquids) will be discussed and their similarities and differences, focusing on the crystalline state. Nanomaterials and their peculiarities in terms of structure and properties will also be considered. Particular attention will be paid to (1) Materials for energy and environment applications, (2) materials for technological applications, and (3) Earth and planet-forming materials.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)