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Fundamentals of metals and modern alloy systems, emphasizing the development and stability of microstructure and the physical basis linking microstructure to mechanical properties. Topics include thermodynamics of alloy systems, solidification, phase transformations, mechanisms of deformation and fracture, and alloy design. Examples will be drawn from a variety of systems including ferrous alloys (steels), lightweight alloys (aluminum and magnesium), alloys for high temperature applications (superalloys), and recent developments including metallic glasses and high-entropy alloys.