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Engineering Materials NOT AVAILABLE 2014

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
MEC 180 Engineering Materials NOT AVAILABLE 2014 2 3 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Fall 2013

This course introduces the physical and mechanical properties of materials. Topics include materials testing, pre- and post-manufactufing processes, and material selection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composities, and non-conventional materials. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic material property tests and select appropriate materials for applications.

Competencies
·Student Learning Outcomes
·1. Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of ferrous metals.
·2. Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of non-ferrous metals.
·3. Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of plastics, composites, ceramics, engineered wood materials.
·4. Evaluate the effects heat treatments have on various materials.
·5. Describe and/or conduct the physical procedures required to test these properties to compare and contrast them.
·6. Summarize the use of engineering materials and the impact in the industry.

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