MECH 2160 - Materials Science

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Utah Tech University

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Fundamentals of materials science required for Mechanical Engineering majors. Students learn about properties and microstructure of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Topics include: atomic bonding and structure, diffusion, modes of material failure, phase diagrams, and material selection. Inclusive Access Course Material fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the origin of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of materials using atomic theory and crystal structure. 2. Predict the microstructure of materials using phase diagrams and kinetic constraints. 3. Design the mechanical properties of steel using heat treatment and diffusion processes. 4. Describe the key advantages and limitations for designing with metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites using failure mechanisms such as creep, corrosion, fatigue and crack propagation. 5. Propose materials for an application using the material selection process to optimize properties and cost. Prerequisites: CHEM 1210 (Grade C- or higher) and MATH 1220 (Grade C- or higher; can be enrolled concurrently). SP

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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