MATSCEN 4181
Transcript Abbreviation:
Matls Selection
Course Description:
Systematic and quantitative strategies for selecting materials and processes as a foundation for designing with materials.
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: 2241, 2331, 2251, 2321, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 600.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn how to select the best material to achieve a given performance or functionality from a large database
How to select materials by successive application of property limits and indices with multiple constraints and compound objectives
Learn relationships between processing, properties, structure, and performance of various materials
Learn about process design
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design with Materials, Introductory case study | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Materials data, databases and graphical representation of materials properties | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Deriving material indices and basic materials selection | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Checking and estimating materials data | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Materials selection by successive application of property limits and indices | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Materials Selection problems with multiple constraints and compound objectives. Penalty functions. Value functions | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Selection of material and shape. Shape factors. Structural sections and mechanical efficiency. Material indices that include shape. Material limits for shape factors. Microscopic and microstructural shape factors | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Materials processing and its influence on design, Process attributes, systematic process selection, Process selection diagrams, Process cost and cost modeling | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Designing hybrid materials | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Materials selection for sustainable and environmentally conscious design | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design Project Presentations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework and Projects | 40% |
| Mid-term Examination | 30% |
| Final Examination | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, 3rd Ed., Butterworth-Heineman, New York (2005). | M.F. Ashby |
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) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 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 |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
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