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Section 05: Tuesday
Evenings, 5:30 to 8:30 PM |
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Required Text: |
W.D. Callister, Materials Science and Engineering, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons (6th Edition is acceptable) |
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Reference Books: |
M. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design; ASM Engineered Materials Handbooks: Vol.2, Engineering Plastics & Vol.4, Ceramics and Glasses |
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Course Description:
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This course introduces students to the theory and application of engineering materials. While particular emphasis is placed on traditional structural materials, emerging materials technology is also discussed. Topics explore the physical and mechanical properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials. Useful applications and limitations of those materials are presented, and means of modifying their properties are discussed at length. |
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Course Objective: |
Provides an overview of engineering materials- properties, testing, processing, and degradation- to select and apply materials more successfully. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
· Learn to communicate effectively in the terminology of materials engineering as demonstrated by class response, homework and exams. (ME12). · Discover the importance of materials engineering in product design and manufacture, as demonstrated by homework, exams and application of engineering principles in the associated lab. (ME3, 4, 8). · Explore responsible selection and modification of materials for cost-effective performance and reliability, demonstrated by an inquisitive nature and response to open-ended questions. (ME2, 11, 13, 14, 16). |
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Course Methodology: |
A traditional lecture/discussion format and grading are employed. The modular approach assures instructor proficiency and depth in each topic. Demonstrations will introduce unusual materials, important processes and test methods. Examples of material failures will be discussed. |
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Major Assignments: |
Review assigned material prior to class. Lecture grades are based on homework and exams but will be affected by attendance and participation. Each student must research a materials-related topic and generate a short paper; guidelines will be provided early in the term. |
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Academic Integrity: |
All students are expected to understand and follow the University of St Thomas policies on Academic Integrity. These are described at: www.stthomas.edu/engineering/graduate/policies
Exams: Exams are one of the instruments used to evaluate the knowledge gained by an individual student of the class subject matter, and the progress towards meeting the outcomes of the class and the degree. To this end all exams (in class or take home) are intended to represent the effort of the individual and not a group effort unless specifically stated otherwise. |
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Students with Disabilities: |
Qualified students with documented disabilities who may need classroom accommodations should make an appointment with the Enhancement Program – Disability Services office during the first two weeks of the semester. Appointments can be made by calling 651-962-6315 or in person in O’Shaughnessy Educational Center, room 119. |
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Attendance |
Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Circumstances which prevent attendance will be honored up to two instances. Absences in excess of two times may result in a lower grade for the course. Contact the instructor when a special situation arises. All absences require that the instructor be informed in advance. |
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Biographic Sketches: |
Dr. Dennis Stephens is Director of Failure Analysis at Stork Twin City Testing in St. Paul. He earned a BS in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering at Michigan Tech.
Dr. David Meitz develops retroreflective signage systems as a Division Scientist in 3M’s Traffic Control Materials Division. He is a graduate of Illinois-Urbana and DePaul Universities, and earned a PhD. in polymer physical chemistry and rheology at Carnegie-Mellon.
Dr. Kent Budd is a Staff Scientist in 3M’s Advanced Materials Technology Center, specializing in chemically derived electrical and optical ceramics. His BS and PhD Ceramics Engineering degrees were earned at the University of Illinois-Urbana. |
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Class OutlineETLS 771 Materials Engineering ENGR 361 Materials Engineering Fall Semester, 2007 |
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September 11 |
Class Overview, Grading, Introduction to Materials Science Atomic structure, interatomic bonds, crystallinity |
Callister: Skim chapter 1; read chapters 2, 3 |
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September 18 |
Mechanical properties of materials Crystalline defects; deformation and introduction to strengthening mechanisms in metals |
Callister: Chapters 4, 6.1-10, 7 |
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September 25 |
Alloys and Phase Diagrams Solid solutions, diffusion, microstructure and heat treatment of non-ferrous alloys |
Callister: Read chapters 5, 9.1-14, 10.1-4, 11.3, 11.9, Skim 11.4-6 |
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October 2 |
Ferrous Metallurgy Cast iron and steel: the iron-carbon system; heat treatment of steel. Tool steels will be covered in greater detail than in the text. |
Callister: Read chapters 9.18-20, 10.5-9, 11.7-8, Skim 11.1-2 |
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October 9 |
Field Trip Gerdau Ameristeel (ex North Star Steel) Details will be provided at a later date. |
Trip Report will be required |
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October 16 |
Corrosion; Plating / Inorganic Metal Finishes Review corrosion mechanisms. Corrosion prevention topics not covered in the text include plating, conversion coatings and anodizing. |
Callister: Read chapter 17.1-9 |
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October 23
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Review / Midterm Exam |
Text, notes, handouts, homework |
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October 30 |
Polymers/Plastics I Polymer chemistry, molecular structure |
Callister: Chapter 14 |
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November 6 |
Polymers/Plastics II Properties: thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers |
Callister: Chapter 15 |
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November 13 |
Polymers/Plastics III Processing, specific applications of polymers |
Callister: Chapter 17.11-13; other materials TBA |
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November 20 |
Ceramics I Chemistry and structure of ceramics; glass (amorphous) structure, processing, applications |
Callister: Read chapters 12.1-7 and 13.1-7 |
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November 27 |
Ceramics II Ceramic processing, mechanical properties |
Callister: Chapter 13.8-11, 8.1-8.5, 12.8-11 |
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December 4 |
Ceramics III Properties and applications of advanced ceramics |
Callister: Selected portions of chapters 18-21 TBA |
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December 11 |
Introduction to Composite Materials: Particle and fiber reinforcement, structural composites. |
Callister: Read chapter 16 |
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December 18 |
Final Exam |
Only topics after midterm |
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September 11 |
Class Overview, Grading, Introduction to Materials Science Atomic structure, interatomic bonds, crystallinity |
Callister: Skim chapter 1; read chapters 2, 3 |
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September 18 |
Mechanical properties of materials Crystalline defects; deformation and introduction to strengthening mechanisms in metals |
Callister: Chapters 4, 6.1-10, 7 |
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September 25 |
Alloys and Phase Diagrams Solid solutions, diffusion, microstructure and heat treatment of non-ferrous alloys |
Callister: Read chapters 5, 9.1-14, 10.1-4, 11.3, 11.9, Skim 11.4-6 |
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October 2 |
Ferrous Metallurgy Cast iron and steel: the iron-carbon system; heat treatment of steel. Tool steels will be covered in greater detail than in the text. |
Callister: Read chapters 9.18-20, 10.5-9, 11.7-8, Skim 11.1-2 |
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October 9 |
Corrosion; Plating / Inorganic Metal Finishes Review corrosion mechanisms. Corrosion prevention topics not covered in the text include plating, conversion coatings and anodizing. |
Callister: Read chapter 17.1-9 |
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October 16 |
Introduction to Composite Materials: Particle and fiber reinforcement, structural composites. |
Callister: Read chapter 16 |
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October 23
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Review / Midterm Exam (in class) |
Text, notes, handouts, homework |
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October 30 |
Polymers/Plastics I Polymer chemistry, molecular structure |
Callister: Chapter 14 |
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November 6 |
Polymers/Plastics II Properties: thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers |
Callister: Chapter 15 |
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November 13 |
Polymers/Plastics III Processing, specific applications of polymers |
Callister: Chapter 17.11-13; other materials TBA |
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November 20 |
Ceramics I Chemistry and structure of ceramics; glass (amorphous) structure, processing, applications |
Callister: Read chapters 12.1-7 and 13.1-7 |
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November 27 |
Ceramics II Ceramic processing, mechanical properties |
Callister: Chapter 13.8-11, 8.1-8.5, 12.8-11 |
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December 4 |
Ceramics III Properties and applications of advanced ceramics |
Callister: Selected portions of chapters 18-21 TBA |
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December 11 |
Final Exam |
Polymers and Ceramics only |
