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May 01, 2024
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MT 1201 - Basic Materials and Processes3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is an introduction to a variety of industrially important materials and processing methods. This includes basic mechanical properties for metals, plastics and ceramics, and select examples of specific steels, aluminums and plastics. The basics of casting, forging, extrusion, sheet metal forming, powder metallurgy, plastic processes, injection molding and welding are covered.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• list and determine basic mechanical properties obtained from the Tensile Test
• list the relative mechanical properties of commonly used engineering materials
• identify the features, advantages and limitations of basic material processes
Prerequisites by Topic
• Basic Algebra (High School Level)
• Basic Chemistry (High School Level)
Course Topics
• Introduction (1 class)
• Classification of materials (1 class)
• Basic structure of materials (1 class)
• Basic material properties (2 classes)
• Metals (2 classes)
• Plastics (2 classes)
• Casting fundamentals (2 classes)
• Casting processes (2 classes)
• Metal deformation fundamentals (1 class)
• Bulk deformation processes (2 classes)
• Sheet metal processes (2 classes)
• Welding fundamentals (1 class)
• Welding processes (2 classes)
• Brazing (1 class)
• Powder metallurgy (2 classes)
• Plastic processes (2 classes)
• Exams and review (2 classes)
Coordinator
Cynthia Barnicki
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