Atomic Structure and Bonding in Solids; Structure of Metals; Defects and Diffusion in Solids; Dislocations and strengthening mechanism in Metals; Mechanical Properties and Failure of Metals; Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations; Metal Alloys – Applications and Manufacturing; Ceramic Materials – Structure, Characteristics, and Manufacturing; Polymers – Structure, Characteristics, and Processing; Composites-categories, reinforcement methods. Manufacturing processes and environmental issues.