Teaching
*MECH 331 04(3-2-0). Introduction to Engineering Materials.* F, S. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 with a C or better; CHEM 112 with a C or better; PH 142 with a C or better.
Characteristics of metallic, plastic, and ceramic material; basic principles which relate properties of materials to their atomic and microstructure.
*MECH 431 03(3-0-0). Metals and Alloys.* F. Prerequisite: MECH 331.
Engineering metals and alloys, modification of properties by alloying, plastic deformation, and heat treatment. Fundamentals of physical metallurgy. (NT-V)
*MECH 411 03(3-0-0). Manufacturing Engineering.* S. Prerequisite: CIVE 360; MECH 331.
Casting, forming, machining, and welding processes used in manufacturing operations. (NT-V)
*MECH 531 03(3-0-0). Materials Engineering.* S. Prerequisite: MECH 331 or MECH 431.
Structural engineering materials and their selection on basis of property, processing, and economic considerations.
*MECH 532/BIOM 532 03(3-0-0). Materials Issues in Mechanical Design.* F. Prerequisite: MECH 331. Credit not allowed for both MECH 532 and BIOM 532.
Failure mechanisms from materials viewpoint with emphasis on use in design. Fracture, creep, fatigue, and corrosion. (NT-V)