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WileyPLUS
WileyPLUS is a research-based online environment for effective teaching and learning.
WileyPLUS builds students’ confidence by taking the guesswork out of studying by
providing them with a clear roadmap: what is assigned, what is required for each assign-
ment, and whether assignments are done correctly. Independent research has shown that
students using WileyPLUS will take more initiative so the instructor has a greater impact
on their achievement in the classroom and beyond. WileyPLUS also helps students study
and progress at a pace that’s right for them. Our integrated resources–available 24/7–
function like a personal tutor, directly addressing each student’s demonstrated needs by
providing specific problem-solving techniques.
What do students receive with WileyPLUS?
• The complete digital textbook that saves students up to 60% of the cost of the
in-print text.
• Navigation assistance, including links to relevant sections in the online textbook.
• Immediate feedback on performance and progress, 24/7.
• Integrated, multi-media resources—to include VMSE (Virtual Materials Science &
Engineering), tutorial videos, a Math Skills Review, flashcards, and much more;
these resources provide multiple study paths and encourage more active learning.

What do instructors receive with WileyPLUS?
• The ability to effectively and efficiently personalize and manage their course.
• The ability to track student performance and progress, and easily identify those
who are falling behind.
• Media-rich course materials and assessment resources including—a complete
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Feedback
We have a sincere interest in meeting the needs of educators and students in the materi-
als science and engineering community, and therefore we solicit feedback on this edition.
Comments, suggestions, and criticisms may be submitted to the authors via email at the
following address: billcallister@comcast.net.

Acknowledgments
Since we undertook the task of writing this and previous editions, instructors and stu-
dents, too numerous to mention, have shared their input and contributions on how to
make this work more effective as a teaching and learning tool. To all those who have
helped, we express our sincere thanks.
We express our appreciation to those who have made contributions to this edition.
We are especially indebted to the following:
Audrey Butler of The University of Iowa, and Bethany Smith and Stephen Krause
of Arizona State University, for helping to develop material in the WileyPLUS course.
Grant Head for his expert programming skills, which he used in developing the Vir-
tual Materials Science and Engineering software.
Eric Hellstrom and Theo Siegrist of Florida State University for their feedback and
suggestions for this edition.