MATSCEN 3333
Transcript Abbreviation:
MATSCEN
Course Description:
Lab experiments related to heat treating, casting, welding, materials characterization, and properties. Introduction to experimental techniques in materials science. Development of 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: WeldEng 2001 and 2601; and enrollment as WeldEng-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students majoring in MatScEn.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop metallographic preparation skills.
Introduction to heat treating of steels.
Introduction to casting and methods for producing phase diagrams.
Development of techniques for interpreting microstructures.
Introduction to interpretation of weld fusion and heat-affected zones.
Development of technical writing skills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat treating of steels. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Metallography. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Casting. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Microstructural analysis. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Weld fusion and heat affected zones. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Lab reports | 100% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 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) | 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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