NANO 2020 Syllabus

Subject Code

NANO

Course Number

2020

Course Title

Material Science

Prerequisites

CHEM 1211 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 1211L with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered as needed

Credit Hours

(3-2-4)

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of metallurgy and engineering material science. Topics include chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of materials; material limitations; metallurgy; material structures and applications; material extraction processing techniques; material treating and treatments; and material testing. The course emphasizes material strength, design considerations, and the effects of heat treatment, creep, and fatigue.

Course Outcomes

Material Properties, Microstructure Concepts and Limitations

To describe material elements, attributes, and bonding.
To identify the mechanical properties of materials.
To identify the physical properties of materials.
To describe material structures and metallurgy.
To describe limitations of material types.

Engineered Materials and Material Extraction Processing Techniques

To discuss metal extraction from ores and alloys.
To describe ceramic properties and processes.
To describe polymer properties and processes.
To describe composite materials and processes.

Material Design Considerations

To describe material design considerations for various applications.
To report on machine tool materials, properties, and applications.

Strength of Materials, Material Treating, and Loading Effects

To define stress, strain, hardness, ductility, brittleness, and toughness.
To discuss fatigue, material failure theories, and material safety factor.
To describe material deformation characteristics and reactions i.e., radiation-induced embrittlement, corrosion, and thermal shock.

Material Inspection, Examination, and Testing

To name NDE instruments and equipment to evaluate mechanical properties.
To describe the use and application of precision instruments to evaluate geometric and physical properties of materials.
To classify metallurgical specimens and predict changes in micro structure.