METC 1370 Elements of Material Science

3 [2 lecture hours + 3 lab hour (5 total contact hours/week)] Credit Hour(s)

Study of the physical structure of engineering materials and how their properties are dependent upon their internal structure; crystal structures, phase relationships, mechanical behavior of solids, and polymer and composite characteristics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

List nine material properties.
Compare the three primary lattice structures of ferrous materials.
Describe the behavior of thermoset and thermoformed plastics and give an example product for each.

Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1124 or permission of program coordinator
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university they intend to transfer to for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about the transferability of credits.