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								1.00 Credits 
								Introduction to a variety of common materials used in fiber/matrix composites, their safety considerations and general properties which can be achieved with different manufacturing and orientation procedures.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								2.00 Credits 
								Explores a variety of methods used to fabricate and manufacture fiber reinforced composites. Also addresses the advantages & disadvantages of different processes, safety and tooling considerations. Prerequisite: MTECH 159.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								5.00 Credits 
								Mechanical, chemical and thermal properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Includes materials microstructure, atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or 110, MATH 090 with a grade of at least 2.0.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								5.00 Credits 
								Course provides an overview of thermoset and thermoplastic polymers. Topics include: Chemical composition, physical properties, deformation, mechanical behavior, fabrication, processing and manufacturing of polymers. Prerequisite: MTECH 175, MATH 090, each with a grade of at least 2.0.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								1.50 Credits 
								Students will gain an understanding of inspection, documentation and composite repair. The Techniques covered will include surface, potted, taper sanded, and bolted methods. Prerequisite: MTECH 169.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								5.00 Credits 
								General overview of composite materials and fabrication procedures. Covers composite constituents, material forms, mold design and development, ASTM standards, fabrication processes, composite applications, bonding, fastening, laminating, and finishing techniques. Prerequisite: MTECH 175 and MATH 090 each with a grade of at least 2.0.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								5.00 Credits 
								Study of forces acting on structures at rest: free-body diagrams, trusses, friction and related material, which may include hydrostatic pressures and loads, cables and arches. Prerequisite: MATH 131 with a grade of at least 2.0, PHYS 101 or concurrent enrollment.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								6.00 Credits 
								Study of forces acting on structures at rest; free body diagrams, trusses, friction. Analysis of tension, compression, shear, deformation, and stress acting on members. Prerequisite: MATH 131 and PHYS 101 each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								5.00 Credits 
								Overview of structural design utilizing composite materials including material and process selection, structural design, aesthetic qualities, assembly, and practical design information. This is a lab-based course focusing on product design. Prerequisite: MTECH 200 or concurrent enrollment.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								5.00 Credits 
								Overview of the processes involved in the development and production of composite products. Includes tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cureprocessing of wet laminating techniques and pre-impregnated materials. Prerequisite: MTECH 250 with a grade of at least 2.0.
 
							
						 
				
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