Materials Engineering Technology Minor

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Program: Minor
Department: School of Polytechnic
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building ~ ET 205 260-481-4127

Mechanical design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and process engineers need a solid understanding of engineering materials. This minor in Materials Engineering Technology complements the mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, and industrial engineering technology undergraduate programs. The program includes practical laboratory skills, an introduction to the broad field of materials, and specialized courses in materials important to industry in our region, such as steelmaking and biomaterials.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Materials Engineering Technology minor, students will:

Understand microstructure/property relationships of a broad range of engineering materials.
Understand a variety of materials processing operations, and their effects on materials properties.
Have basic skills in materials testing, sample preparation, and analysis.

Program Delivery:

The program is on-campus.

General Requirements:

Program Requirements:

There are no specific admission requirements for this minor
Students must have completed MA 15300 or equivalent before starting this minor
No general education courses are required for this minor
A grade of C- or higher is required in all courses

Required Courses: Credits 18

Two required courses:

MET 18000 - Materials and Processes Cr. 3. or
ME 30300 - Material Science and Engineering Cr. 2. and
ME 30400 - Mechanics and Materials Laboratory Cr. 1.
ET 22000 - Materials Characterization Cr. 3.
Four of the following courses:
ET 23000 - Introduction To Polymers Cr. 3.
ET 24000 - Steelmaking, Forming And Heat Treating Cr. 3.
ET 31000 - Failure Analysis Cr. 3.
ET 32000 - Biomedical Materials Cr. 3.
ET 34000 - Corrosion Control Cr. 3.
MET 38100 - Engineering Materials Cr. 3.
Related materials course approved by faculty advisor

Total Credits: 18

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.