What Is Materials Science

This webpage from Edmonds Community College provides a brief introduction to the topic of general materials science. "Materials science focuses on the relationship between the atomic and molecular structure of a material, the properties of the material (such as strength, electrical conductivity or optical properties), and ways in which the material is manufactured or processed into a shape or product. Another important part of materials science is how products can be improved using the knowledge of structure and processing techniques and how structure and processing influence material properties. This includes the study of the wide variety of classes of materials, from metals and composites to natural fibers and biological structures." An educational video clip is included as well as some accompanying text with information on the discipline. Running time for the video is 15:45.