ABET SYLLABUS For MER213: Materials Science (required)

Course (Catalog) Description

A basic engineering science course required in several of the engineering curricula.  The principles formulated in the science of materials allow engineers to understand the nature and behavior of a wide variety of engineering materials.  This course provides the information for engineers to anticipate the properties of materials not yet studied or developed.  Includes a laboratory where students build an intuitive appreciation for the phenomenon being discussed in lecture. 

Prerequisite Requirements

CHM101

Textbook and Other Required Material

Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, 7^th Edition by William D. Callister, Jr., John Wiley & Sons, 2007

Course Objectives

Satisfactory completion of this course should demonstrate that students have:

• the ability to recognize the interrelation of structure, properties, processing, and performance of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials.
• the ability to anticipate the properties and potential applications of materials not yet studied or developed.
• the ability to understand several methods of materials characterization and processing through laboratory assignments.
• the ability to communicate their understanding and analysis of selected topics in written reports, which demonstrates their knowledge of the course material and develops their command of the written language.

Topics Covered

Materials Selection and Materials in Design; Introduction to Materials Science; Atomic Structure and Bonding; Crystal Structure; Imperfections in Solids; Diffusion; Mechanical Properties of Metals; Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms; Phase Diagrams; Phase Transformations in Metals; Structures and Properties of Ceramics; Polymeric Structures

Class/Laboratory Schedule

The class meets for 65 minutes three times weekly.  The laboratory meets for 90 minutes weekly.

Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Engineering Topics 60%.
Basic Science 40%.

Relationship of the Course to Program Outcomes

This course addresses the following with respect to the ME Outcomes:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

3. an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

5. an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

7. an ability to communicate effectively

9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

10. a knowledge of contemporary issues

11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Person Who Prepared this Description

Rebecca Cortez
Assistant Professor
December 2008