After successfully completing this course the students will be able to understand the basic principles about the electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials;

The students will know and be able to identify the role of impurities and imperfections in solids in the development of electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials;

Student will comprehend how a metallurgical and materials engineer can achieve a desired functional physical property (electrical, magnetic and optical properties) by controlling the structure and will be able to select a suitable material for engineering applications/designs.