Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
1. Course Title:
Fundamentals of Materials Science
3 Semester Hours
2. Description:
Materials science in engineering. Structure of perfect solids: metals, plastics, composites, and
ceramics. Structure of imperfect solids: phase equilibria, diffusion, mechanical properties, and
plastic deformation; strengthening mechanisms; relation between mechanical properties and
microstructural control; organic polymers; electrical conduction in materials, semi-conductors;
magnetic materials..
3. Prerequisites:
CHM 110, 111; PHY 110 or PHY 107
4. Textbook:
Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction by W.D. Callister, 8th Edition., Wiley 2009
Or equivalent
Reference:
None
5. Course Objectives:
Item Description
Introduction to a systematic approach to engineering materials
A
Understanding of structure of materials
B
Utilization of solid state diffusion in processing
C
In depth understanding of mechanical properties and testing
D
Understanding of structure-property relationship in materials
E
Utilization of phase diagrams in manufacturing processes
F
Understanding of methods and objectives of heat treatment of metals
G
Comparison of structure and properties of metals with other materials
H
6. Topics:
LECTURES
1
Introduction: Classification of Materials
2
Atomic Structure and Bonding
3
Crystal Structures and Non-Crystalline Materials
4
Imperfections in Crystal Structures
5
Microstructure of Engineering Materials
6
Solid State Diffusion
7
Mechanical Properties; Tensile Test; Fatigue; Creep; Fracture
8
Strengthening Mechanisms
9
Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth
10
Equilibrium Binary Phase Diagrams
11
The Iron-Carbon System
12
Phase Transformations in Metals
13
Ceramic Structures
14
Polymer Structures
15
Composite Materials
Contributes to Student Outcomes
EAC MFE
a, b
a, b
a, b
a, b, g
a, b, g
a, b, e
a, b, i
a, b, i
Contributes to Course Objectives (5)
Course Objective
C
A
B, E
B, C B, E
B
B, C, HB
C
B, C, HD
C, D, D,
F E
C, D,D,FE, G
E, F
C, D,E,E,F,F,GG
G
E, H
E, H
E, H
LABORATORIES
None
Course Objective
PAPERS/PROJECTS
None
Course Objective
7. Class Schedule:
(Two 75 minute lectures per week)
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
EAC
Mathematics and Basic Science
Engineering Topics, Engineering Science, Engineering Design
General Education
Hours
1.0
2.0
0
9. Relationship of Course to MFE Student Outcomes: (based on 1 to 5
scales, 5 denotes very strong
continuation to the student outcome and blank cell denotes that the course does not continue the
related student outcome)
Outcome
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
A Graduate from Manufacturing Engineering Program Will Have:
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics and science to manufacturing processes, materials, and design of
manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design and conduct
experiments, and to analyze and interpret data related to manufacturing processes,
materials evaluation, and manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design, select, implement,
and control a manufacturing system and its components or processes to meet desired
needs
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams and the ability to apply a concurrent approach and project
management to process and product development
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate, and
solve manufacturing engineering problems through a hands-on approach that considers
constraints, costs, benefits, and comparative processes and materials
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the professional
and ethical responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to effectively communicate
technical concepts through appropriate methods
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the impact of
manufacturing engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a recognition of the need to engage in
lifelong learning
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a knowledge of contemporary issues
facing manufacturing engineers
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to use the proper techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for manufacturing engineering practice
utilizing supporting technologies
10. Prepared by:
Saeed Saboury, 3/2013
Reviewed by: Curriculum Committee
Contribution
2.80
3.00
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3.40
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3.00
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3.33
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