The purpose of this course is to provide a general background in the field of materials science and engineering for graduate level students. Fundamental topics include chemical bonding in materials, crystal structure and defects, diffusion and phase diagrams. The mechanical, electrical and optical properties of materials will be discussed in the context of processing history and application. Important concepts such as anisotropic properties of materials and their tensor representation will be introduced. The course covers major materials systems (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and electronic materials) and offers examples of materials applications in a range of technical areas.