Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
1. Course Title:
IME 431
Materials Engineering
Materials Engineering
2. Description: Properties and selection of materials for engineering applications, Mechanical and thermal treatment
of materials. Destructive and non-destructive testing. Corrosion control and prevention. Wear and fracture of
engineering materials. Design and testing for fracture resistance. Emphasis on case studies and applications.
3. Prerequisites:
4.
IME 331
Topics:
Textbook: Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction by W.D. Callister, 8th Edition., Wiley 2009
Or equivalent
Reference:
None
5. Course Objectives:
Contributes to Student Outcomes
Item Description
EAC MFE
A
Review of engineering materials
a, b, e
B
Understanding of the basic principles of heat treatment
a, b
C
Understanding of the basic principles of phase diagrams
a, b
D
Develop an ability to select materials for various engineering applications
a, b, c
E
Understanding of corrosion control and methods of prevention of corrosion
a, b
F
Understanding of the main properties of polymers, composites, and ceramics
a, b
G
Develop an understanding of destructive and non-destructive testing
a, b
H
Comparison of structure and properties of metals with other materials
a, b, c
Ability to work as a team to develop a case study project and improving technical
g
I
communication skills in written and oral presentations
6. Topics:
LECTURES
1
Solubility Limit
2
Equilibrium Phase Diagram
3
The Iron-Carbon System
4
Phase Transformations
5
Microstructural and Property Changes in Iron-Carbon Alloys
6
Annealing Processes
7
Heat Treatment of Steels and Precipitation Hardening
8
Fabrication of Metals, Polymers, and Composites
9
Ceramic Structures, Brittle Fracture, Applications
10
Polymer Structures
11
Composites, Classification, Properties, Fabrication, and Applications
12
Corrosion of Metals
Contributes to Course Objectives (5)
Course Objective
C
C
C
C
B, C B, C
B, C
B, C, B,
H C, H
B, C, H
B, C, B,
H C, H
C, D,C,
F D, F
C, D,C,
F D, F
C, D, F
C,C,
D,D,
E,E.
F, F,
GG
E, G
LABORATORIES
None
PAPERS/PROJECTS
A case study on materials selections. Report and power point presentation
7. Class Schedule:
(Two 50 minute lectures per week)
Course Objective
Course Objective
A, C, D, E, F, G, I
2 Semest
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
EAC
Mathematics and Basic Science
Engineering Topics, Engineering Science, Engineering Design
0.5 Hrs
1.5 Hrs
Communication and Societal context
0.0 Hrs
9. Relationship of the 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
Contribution
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Reviewed by: Curriculum Committee