This document outlines the course details for MSE 201 - Introduction to Material Science and Engineering, including the instructor's contact information, learning format, course description and goals, topics to be covered, assignments, grading system, and important dates for the semester. The asynchronous online course aims to provide students with fundamental background and understanding of materials structure and properties.

1. MSE 201 – Introduction to
Material Science and
Engineering
Instructor: Lean L. Dasallas, PhD
Material Science and Engineering Program
University of the Philippines
Contact details:
ldasallas@msep.upd.edu.ph
09158242342

2. Important!
• Remote learning for this semester
• Asynchronous learning, study at your own pace but with deadline in mind
• UVLe (make sure you are enrolled)
• Repository of all materials and relevant document
• Main channel of communication (announcement, discussion, question,
updates)
• Email (ldasallas@msep.upd.edu.ph)
• Weekly synchronous session (optional)
• mutually agreed schedule (tentative: Wednesday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm)
• For consultation, special presentation and/or lecture;
• Can be conducted individually, by pair, small group, or whole class

3. Class information
• MSE 201 – Introduction to Material Science and Engineering
• Course description
• The course aims to provide the students a fundamental background on the
structure and properties of materials. Topics include structure of amorphous
and crystalline solids, X-ray Diffraction, defect in solids, phase equilibria,
kinetics of crystallization, diffusion in solids, mechanical properties of
materials, electrical and optical properties, and materials processing and
design
• Course Goal
• The course aims to develop the students’ fundamental understanding and
background on the structure and properties of materials

4. Class Outcome
1. Gain a clear understanding of the basic structure and properties of metals, ceramics, plastics (polymers),
semiconductors and composites
2. Be familiar with the crystalline state and their lattices; assign Miller indices and understand defects structures, points,
dislocations and volume defects
3. Gain an overview of X-ray diffraction, microscopy, and other techniques for probing atomic and microstructure of solid
materials
4. Learn the basic s of mechanical properties in terms of stress-strain relationships, measurement techniques, and be
able to differentiate classes of materials in terms of their mechanical properties
5. Learn the phase diagrams of materials and their use in processing such as alloying of metals and synthesis of ceramics
6. Gain an overview of polymeric structures and their viscoelastic properties
7. Gain an overview of semiconductor structure, electronic properties and device applications
8. Gain an overview of composites, their design and properties and sample applications
9. Gain an overview of the electrical, optical, magnetic and thermal properties of materials and the measurement
techniques
10. Gain an overall understanding of the interplay between composition and microstructure, and general structure-
property relationship as applied to the design and understanding of the functional properties of different material

5. Course Outline
1. Introduction/overview of Materials Science and Engineering, Atomic Scale Structures
2. Crystal Structures, Bravais lattices, Miller Indices, X-Ray Diffraction, Point Defects and Diffusion
3. Linear defects and Plastic Deformation in Solids
4. Amorphous Solids; Structures and properties
5. Solid transformations in solids, phase diagrams
6. Kinetics of Crystallization
7. Mechanical Properties of Solids, deformation, fracture, fatigue, creep, viscoelastics properties
8. Survey of electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties
9. Thermal Properties
10.Composites

6. References
• Main Reference: William D. Callister and David G. Rethwisch, Fundamentals of Material Science &
Engineering. An Integrated Approach, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
• Supplementary references:
 Schaffer, J.ZP., A. Saxena, S.D. Antolovich, T.H. Sanders, Jr. and S.B. Warner. The Science and Design of
Engineering Materials (Irwin, International Student Ed, 1995)
 Barret, C.R., W.D. Nix, and A.S. Tetelman. The Principles of Engineering Materials (Prentice-Hall, New Jersey,
1973)
 Hummel, R.E. Electronic Properties of Materials (Springer-Verlag, New York, 1985).
Copy available upon request to our librarian
Or go to UPD library website and follow instruction to download ebook

7. Course requirement and grading system
Grading System
Grade (%) ≥ 90.00 1.00
90.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 85.00 1.25
85.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 80.00 1.50
80.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 75.00 1.75
75.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 70.00 2.00
70.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 65.00 2.25
65.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 60.00 2.50
60.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 55.00 2.75
55.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 50.00 3.00
50.00 > Grade (%) ≥ 45.00 INC
45.00 > Grade (%) INC
• Learning Log – 10%
• Examination – 90%
• Total – 100%
• Examination = (midterm exam
grade + final exam grade)/2

8. University of the Philippines
College of Science
Material Science and Engineering Program
LEARNING LOG
Course/Subject: MSE__________________________
Lesson/Topic: _______________________________
Complete briefly and honestly each statement in relation to this week’s lesson/topic.
I used to think that____________________________________________________________________.
Now I know that_______________________________________________________________________.
However, I am not sure _________________________________________________________________.
I hope/plan to ________________________________________________________________________.
Overall, I feel ___________________ because ______________________________________________.

9. Teaching Strategies and Learning Activities
• This course allows you and your classmates to be the center of the
learning process. Learning activities are designed for you to engage
with the material, with your classmates (pair/group and class), and
with me. As the student, you are primarily responsible for your own
learning.
Assessment Strategies and Activities
• Assessment strategies and activities are used in this course to
document the learning. These strategies are meant to facilitate
learning and/or self-reflection, and will have direct factor in your final
grade. These are concrete ways by which it will be determined how
well you (and the rest of the class) have achieved the course
outcomes.

10. Course Material
• Course guide – provides important and generalized information for this course
• Course syllabus – provides outline of the subjects to be learned in this course
• Learning resources – materials needed to help you complete the course activities
and requirements. This could be text, audio, or video format, along with the
powerpoint presentation.
Study Plan
• 3-unit academic credit ~ 8-hr per week student workload for 14 weeks, = 114
student workload for the whole semester.
• Pace yourself well to accommodate the multiple subjects.
• Have a break, and do some self-care.
• If you need accommodation in connection to the workload and schedule, please
inform me immediately.

11. House Rules*
1. Be kind to yourself and be gentle to others.
a. Be mindful of time and its importance
b. Do your part in the learning process
c. Remember the values of UP.
d. Reach out when you need help
e. Help your classmates and/or the instructor whenever possible
2. Follow all specific guidelines for different aspects of the course
3. Take advantage of every learning moment
4. Inform me on any medical condition so I can respond appropriately
5. Please get involved in the adjustment process, if any
* Adapted from Prof. Padilla of College of Education

12. Important dates to remember
Start of Classes March 01, 2021
Mid-semester April 24, 2021
Midterm Exam April 28, 2021
Reading Break April 29 – May 05, 2021
Deadline for Dropping suspended
Deadline for Filing LOA suspended
End of Classes June 11, 2021
Final Examination June 14, 2021