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2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog-June Update [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MEC 3210 - Material Science

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
The course covers the structure-property-processing relationship for engineering materials with an emphasis on metals. The fundamentals of atomic, crystal and defect structures, atomic movement in solids, binary phase diagrams and an introduction to phase transformations are covered. Electrochemical corrosion of metals is introduced. Material properties (with a particular focus on mechanical properties) are described along with common test methods. (prereq: CHM 1010 ) (quarter system prereq: CH 201) (coreq: MEC 2030 ) (quarter system coreq: ME 2004)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Identify typical properties, common engineering applications and appropriate literature resources for broad categories of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites)
  • Connect basic properties of engineering materials to structure, bonding and applications
  • Explain the fundamentals of atomic movement in solids including the use of mathematical models
  • Interpret mechanical property test results based on material, application of use, and relevant engineering standards
  • Describe simple consequences of electrochemical corrosion in metals
  • Explain the basics of phase transformations using Nucleation and Growth theory and binary phase diagrams
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Introductory chemistry
  • Mechanics of materials
Course Topics
  • Types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and the structure-property-processing relationship
  • Properties of materials, sources of material property data, standards for testing relative property values for the major classes of materials
  • Mechanical and physical properties of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers)
  • Bonding and structure in materials, including defects and imperfections
  • Atomic movement (diffusion) in crystalline solids
  • Electrochemical corrosion of metals
  • Principles of solidification
  • Binary phase diagrams (isomorphous and eutectic) and lever rule
Laboratory Topics
  • Mechanical property testing (hardness, tensile, impact)
  • Metallography
  • Cold work and annealing of metals
  • Cooling curves
  • Corrosion in metals
  • Electrical conductivity in materials
  • Diffusion in metals
Coordinator
Dr. Cynthia Barnicki


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