This document provides an introduction to engineering materials. It discusses that engineering materials is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the relationship between the atomic/molecular structure of materials and their macroscopic properties. The field is concerned with the design, manufacture, and use of all classes of materials, including their energy, environmental, health, economic, and manufacturing issues. The document then provides an overview of ionic crystals, including that they are formed by the transfer of electrons, have high melting points, conduct electricity when molten, have low thermal conductivity, and are soluble in polar solvents. Examples of applications of ionic crystals are also given.