MATSCEN 3141
Transcript Abbreviation:
Trans Proc Mats
Course Description:
Introduction to transformations, and the relationship between microstructure, properties, and processing in metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Hybrid Class (25-74% campus; 25-74% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2251, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS or WeldEng-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide students with a detailed understanding of the phenomena, principles, and mechanisms that govern transformations in materials
Apply the basic concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics in determining the driving forces and mechanisms of microstructural transformations
Understand the basic kinetics and morphology of nucleation and growth processes in solids
Apply the concepts of transformation kinetics to the understanding and control of microstructure-property relationships in materials
Find, interpret, and use materials properties in computational models of transformation kinetics
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to transformations – microstructures and mechanisms | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Thermodynamics and phase diagrams - chemical potential, binary free energy and phase diagrams | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Phase diagrams and their relationship to kinetics of transformations | 6.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The nature and types of equilibrium, and the driving force for a reaction | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basics of diffusion – atomic mechanisms, Fick’s laws | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfaces, interfaces and microstructure – interfacial energy and shape, the nature of interfaces, Gibbs-Thompson equation | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Solidification and microstructure – homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation and growth kinetics of solids from liquids | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Diffusional transformations in solids – nucleation, growth, and precipitation in solid-solid systems | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Processing of defective microstructures – crystallization of amorphous solids, recrystallization, sintering of powders | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Precipitation kinetics – Avrami equation, TTT and CCT curves | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Diffusionless transformations – the martensite transformation | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Decomposition of martensite, and the shape memory effect | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Gas-solid reactions – CVD and PVD, epitaxial growth and oxidation kinetics | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mid-term examinations (2) @ 22.5% of grade total each | 45% |
| Final examination | 45% |
| Homeworks and class participation | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys | D. A. Porter, K. E. Easterling, and M. A. Sharif |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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