MS 301 - Ceramic Science for the Artist

Institution:

Alfred University

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Description:

4 hours. The science and technology of whitewares covering mineralogy, raw material characterization, mixing, suspension behavior and control, rheology and plasticity, forming processes, drying, firing, the use of phase diagrams, thermal stress and microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and glazing. This course provides the non-engineering student with the practical basis necessary for analyzing problems commonly encountered in the production of whitewares. Homework assignments are practical in nature. The project will require the application of the principles learned in class. Prerequisite: Junior standing in a non-engineering program. CE

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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