Description For a first course in Materials Sciences and Engineering taught in the departments of materials science, mechanical, civil and general engineering Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers provides balanced, current treatment of the full spectrum of engineering materials, covering all the physical properties, applications and relevant properties associated with engineering materials. It explores all of the major categories of materials while also offering detailed examinations of a wide range of new materials with high-tech applications. MasteringEngineering for Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers is a total learning package. This innovative online program emulates the instructor’s office—hour environment, guiding students through engineering concepts from Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers with self-paced individualized coaching. Coverage of the Most Important Advances in Engineering Materials UPDATED: Updated discussions of the expanding importance of materials in nanotechnology are presented throughout the text. NEW: Examples of the role of materials in flat screen and flat panel technology are included throughout the text. NEW: Graphene is now included in the discussion of advances in carbon materials in Chapter 3. NEW: Coverage of the rapidly emerging field of additive manufacturing (by 3D printing) is included in Chapter 11. NEW: A new candid discussion of the increasing role of biological materials in materials science and how that expands the definition of this field (Feature Box in Chapter 12). UPDATED: Expanded coverage of ferroelectrics and piezoelectrics is included in Chapter 13. NEW: Coverage of optical and magnetic materials is presented in a new Chapter 14. UPDATED: Expanded coverage of corrosion is included in Chapter 15.