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    • Introduction to the Structure and Properties of Materials . MATRL 101

    Introduction to the structure of engineering materials and its relationship with their mechanical properties. Structure of solids and defects. Concepts of microstructure and origins. Elastic, plastic flow and fracture properties. Mechanisms of deformation and failure. Stiffening, strengthening, and toughening mechanisms.

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    Upper division only

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    Engineering

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    Unlocks MATRL 185 ME 105 ME 156A ME 185
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    BEGLEY M R
    Matthew Begley
    5.0
    3 reviews
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    ENGR21335
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    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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    Summer 2025 . Begley M R
    ENGR21335
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    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    Winter 2026 . Begley M R
    BUCHN1920
    T R
    15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
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    MATRL 101 Begley M R Summer 2025 Total: 9
    MATRL 101 Pitenis A A Winter 2025 Total: 117
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    MAT101 . Begley M R 15 Days Ago

    Professor Begley is a very intense and captivating lecturer, but is also secretly one of the kindest professors you'll have in Engineering. Going to lecture is essential. He might seem like he's improvising the whole thing, but it all starts to piece together by the end. He is also (exceedingly) open about future exams.

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    INT94MS . Begley M R 8 Years Ago

    Had him for seminar so I can't comment on his difficulty in general but he was super engaging and I loved the class.

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    ME10 . Begley M R 9 Years Ago

    Lectures aggressively, almost shouting, asks you to call him Matt and challenge him if you don't understand. Bit of an unorthodox style but actually pretty friendly. Good at keeping your attention and getting info across. First 3-4 weeks was a repeat of Physics material. Then the difficulty increased quickly. Tests were quite difficult.

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