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Dec 26, 2024
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MEC 180 Engineering Materials (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: Take 1 Set;
Set 1: Take DMA 065
Set 2: Take MAT 003 with a demonstrated mastery of Tier 2
Set 3: Take MAT 121
Set 4: Take MAT 171
This course introduces the physical and mechanical properties of materials. Topics include materials testing, pre- and post-manufacturing processes, and material selection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composites, 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
- Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of ferrous metals.
- Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of non-ferrous metals.
- Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of plastics, composites, ceramics, engineered wood materials.
- Evaluate the effects heat treatments have on various materials.
- Describe and/or conduct the physical procedures required to test these properties to compare and contrast them.
- Summarize the use of engineering materials and the impact in the industry.
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