Structure, properties and application of nonmetallic-inorganic materials. Structure of crystalline and amorphous materials. Reciprocal lattice, Brillouin Zone, crystal vibrations, and energy bands. Sintering theory, defect chemistry and Brouwer diagram. Processing and fabrication of glasses. Electrical, dielectric, thermal and optical properties. Advanced application in energy conversion and storage. Prerequisites: (MAT E 202, MAT E 211 and MAT E 204) or consent of instructor.