MATSCEN 3331
Transcript Abbreviation:
Mat Sc Eng Lab 1
Course Description:
Laboratory experiments related to materials processes and properties. Introduction to experimental techniques used in materials fields. Data analysis, presentation, and technical writing skills.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
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)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2331, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for both 581.01 and 581.02.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Ability to conduct simple experiments in materials synthesis, processing and process control
Ability to conduct simple experiments in materials continuum property measurement
Skills in reduction, analysis and presentation of redundant and less accurate data
Computer data acquisition, analysis and process control
Ability to write, clear, concise, complete and correct technical reports
Building students' portfolio of important accomplishments
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials synthesis and processing. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Transport: modes, species, continuity. Solid state, and irreversible thermodynamics. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Process control for temperature, atmosphere, and vacuum. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| LabVIEW instrumentation. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Continuum properties and their analysis in time and frequency domain. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Data reduction, derivations, error analysis and statistics. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Document formatting and processing. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Attendance, self-management, and attitude. | 10% |
| Topical quizzes. | 15% |
| Reporting. | 75% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MSE Guidelines for Technical Writing | W.L. Chrisman, J.R. Pepperney, and H. Verweij | |
| Materials Science and Engineering Labs Student Guide | M.C. Schillo, H. Verweij and other, future contributors | |
| Background material, videos, models and templates on Carmen | Compliled by H. Verweij and other, future contributors |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 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 |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 6 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
MATSCEN_3331_basic.pdf
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