MATSE 259 - Properties and Processing of Engineering Materials
This is a sample syllabus.
This sample syllabus is a representative example of the information and materials included in this course. Information about course assignments, materials, and dates listed here is subject to change at any time. Definitive course details and materials will be available in the official course syllabus, in Canvas, when the course begins.
Overview
As practicing engineers, you will find that materials play an important role in nearly all aspects of your professional lives. A basic understanding of the processing-structure-property-performance relationships of important engineering materials is a critical factor in the design and fabrication of structurally sound components. This course addresses how the structure and processing variables affect metals and alloys, ceramics, and polymers of interest to engineers. Emphasis will be placed on:
- the properties and service behavior of important engineering materials;
- the mechanical behavior of these materials in terms of their phase constitution and heat treatment;
- the control of mechanical properties through the use of diffusion and methods for changing the ease of dislocation motion;
- failure mechanisms in engineering materials and their prevention;
- corrosion processes and basic mitigation;
- methods for the selection of materials for particular applications.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the students will be expected to possess a working knowledge of the processing-structure-property relationships for a range of engineering materials. Specific objectives of the course are shown below:
- Recognize the types of steels and aluminum alloys, including their designations, the heat treatment, and properties.
- Categorize the crystal structure and microstructures of metals and alloys, including solid solutions and multiple phase alloys.
- Describe the principles behind heat treatment of metals and alloys in terms of diffusion and phase diagrams.
- Describe the principles behind the mechanical behavior of metals and alloys in terms of dislocation motion.
- Explain the electrochemical nature of corrosion of metals and alloys.
- Identify the general properties and behavior of different classes of materials, particularly, strength, ductility, and densities.
Required Materials
The materials listed here represent those that may be included in this course. Students will find a definitive list in the course syllabus, in Canvas, when the course begins.
W.D. Callister and D.G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 10th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2018. (ISBN: 978-1-119-40549-8).
This book is only available for purchase as an e-text.
Prerequisites
E MCH 213 or E MCH 210
Expectations
We have worked hard to make this the most effective and convenient educational experience possible. How much and how well you learn is dependent on your attitude, diligence, and willingness to ask for clarifications or help when you need them. We are here to help you succeed. Please keep up with the class schedule and take advantage of opportunities to communicate with us and with your fellow students. You can expect to spend an average of 8 - 10 hours per week on class work.
Major Assignments
This course will rely on a variety of methods to assess and evaluate student learning, including:
- 4 Exams
- 12 Quizzes
- 10 Homework Assignments
- 2 Case Studies
Course Schedule
| Week | Topic | Assignment |
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| 1 | Mechanical Behavior of Structural Materials |
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| 2 | Crystalline Structures and Defects |
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| 3 | Diffusion |
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| 4 | Strengthening Mechanisms |
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| 5 | Failure Mechanisms |
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| 6 | Electrochemistry and Corrosion |
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| 7 | Phase Transformations |
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| 8 | Iron-Carbon System - Steel and Cast Iron |
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| 9 | Classification of Important Alloy Systems |
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| 10 | Processing of Metals |
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| 11 | Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites |
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| 12 | Case Studies |
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