MATR 38100 - Engineering Materials

Applications and characteristics of engineering materials used in industry with special emphasis on plastics and other nonferrous materials such as elastomers, composites, ceramics, and glass, including a survey of the processes involved. Also, metallurgy, failure analysis, corrosion resistance, and surface treatments of metallic and nonmetallic materials.

Preparation for Course
P: MET 18000 or MATR 18000, and CHM 11100 with grades of C- or better.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of heat treatment, composition, and mechanical processing of steel.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of properties of ceramics, polymers, and adhesives.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of processes for modifying materials properties.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of processes for producing and forming materials.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of surface treatments for improving resistance to wear, friction, and corrosion.
6.  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relationships between materials properties and design equations & concepts.
7. Demonstrate the ability to write a research paper on materials.