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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know by University of California, Davis

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    About the Course

    We explore “10 things” that range from the menu of materials available to engineers in their profession to the many mechanical and electrical
    properties of materials important to their use in various engineering fields. We also discuss the principles behind the manufacturing of those
    materials. By the end of the course, you will be able to: * Recognize the important aspects of the materials used in modern engineering
    applications, * Explain the underlying principle of materials science: “structure leads to properties,” * Identify the role of thermally activated
    processes in many of these important “things” – as illustrated by the Arrhenius relationship. * Relate each of these topics to is...
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    SV

    May 25, 2020

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    Greatly explained everything. Good blend of practical and theory for all kind of learners. Not get bored at any instant, in fact wants to complete course in single seating. Really amazing experience.

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    Jul 18, 2017

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    This course is good for engineers. It illustrated many fundemental and important concept in materials science. The teacher is great who explain nearly everthings in details with words and experiments.

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    May 22, 2020

    This course gives a basic idea and knowledge about material science. I really enjoyed the course. Thank you.

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    Dec 7, 2016

    ESTE CURSO ME PARECIÓ DE LO MAS COMPLETO Y ENRIQUECERSE MI CONOCIMIENTO ACERCA DE LA INGENIERA DE MATERIALES

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    Feb 4, 2025

    what a great and wonderful course, this is a excellent foundation for all to hold and to take advantage of.

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    Feb 9, 2021

    Excellent course for learning basics about Material Sciences even without the relevant education background

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    May 10, 2020

    Beautiful course. Learnt a lot of important technical properties of various materials used in mundane life.

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    Sep 11, 2019

    Course is very clear, interesting and easy to follow. It was a great way to recall some of the information.

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    May 27, 2020

    Great Course!! But I believe that the topic of "phase diagrams" could be explained in further more details

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    Apr 18, 2020

    I really enjoy the way he explained, it easy for me understand it, thank you in advance for the knowledge

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    Apr 3, 2025

    Excellent basic course on materials science, clear explanations and good material to support the lectures

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    Dec 16, 2022

    That Course is too good. I have a suggestion to add more examples of each property so we can relate more.

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    Sep 11, 2020

    Great course..Brush up my basic concept of material science which i have learned in undergraduate courses

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    Jul 6, 2020

    Excellent course for those who wish to learn the core of material science quickly. Thanks you professor.

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    By Satish G J

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    Apr 5, 2020

    Very good course to understand the basics of material science. Good for all engineering specializations.

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    Dec 20, 2015

    What a wonderful course and wonderful review of stuff I hadn't reflected upon in years. Thanks so much

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    Jul 21, 2023

    Easy to understanding if you have basic chemistry knowledge, the lecturer explains the concepts well :)

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    Sep 6, 2020

    An really important for course for learning Engineers in the field of Mechanical and Civil Engineering.

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    Jun 26, 2020

    VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTENTS. SIR JAMES ARE HAVING GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS. I SALUTE HIS EXPERIENCE.

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    Apr 1, 2020

    One of the best courses I have taken. Explanation of minute details in a very crisp and elegant fashion

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    May 19, 2019

    Very good description of study. More practical lecture. In another study course it is more theoretical.

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    Mar 15, 2016

    It's been a great ride so far. I wish I was able to do a lab and experiment with the material we learn.

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    May 22, 2020

    Such a great experience and I have learned new concepts for material testing. Thank you very much, sir

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    Mar 23, 2019

    Very good course with lots of information well presented with practical examples in relevant contexts.

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    Sep 15, 2017

    This is a good refresher of mechanics of materials, but goes into the atomic level and semiconductors.

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    Oct 28, 2022

    Excellent informstion I have gained. This is helpful for my engineering work snd in day to day life.

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    Aug 21, 2022

    It was educational, and the material was presented clearly. It was definitely worth the time to take.

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