2000-01 Catalog Data:
MSE 331R - Fundamentals of Materials for Engineers (3) I II Scientific
principles which underlie and relate the behavior and properties of materials
to their engineering applications. 3ES. P, or CR, CHEM 103A; PHYS 103.
Textbook:
- D.R. Askeland, The Science and Engineering of Materials, PWS Publishing Co.,
Boston, 1994
Instructor:
Dr. S. Seraphin
Prerequisites by Topic:
- Physics fundamentals
- Chemistry fundamentals
Method for Assessing Student Knowledge of Prerequisite Topics:
Problem solving is begun first day of class. Students who
have trouble with first test are encouraged to meet the teacher to ascertain
the nature of the problem.
Overall Educational Goal:
Assist the student in choosing the best material for any given application.
Specific Instructional Goals:
Safety is stressed.
Course Topics: (Class Hours):
- Classes of materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, composites (2)
- Atomic structure, bonding, crystal structure, imperfections (3)
- Diffusion (2)
- Mechanical testing, materials properties (5)
- Strain hardening, cold work, annealing, hot work (4)
- Solidification and casting (2)
- Phase equilibrium, phase diagrams (2)
- Dispersion strengthening, precipitation hardening, age hardening (3)
- Heat treatment, quenching, martensitic transformations, steel (4)
- Ferrous alloys (6)
- Nonferrous alloys (3)
- Corrosion (4)
- Polymers and composite materials (5)
Class Requirements:
- 3 lectures per week
- Homework problems each week
- 3 midterm tests and a final exam
Computer Usage:
None
Laboratory Projects:
None (MSE 331L is an accompanying laboratory course)
Assessment of Course Goals:
Successful completion of the E.I.T. examination by MSE 331R students.
Contribution to Professional Component:
Engineering Science:3 credits
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