MATSCEN 5441
Transcript Abbreviation:
Phys. Met.
Course Description:
Physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Emphasis on alloy design, processing and structure-property relations.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
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)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3141, 3261, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS major student; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for both 661 and 663.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understanding of principles of alloy design: Effect of alloying elements on phase stability and morphology, transformation kinetics, and alloy properties
Familiarity with major classes of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys
Understanding general principles and specific practices of thermo-mechanical processing of alloys
Understanding processing-structure-property relations in specific alloys
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of Liquid-Solid and Solid-Solid Transformations | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Fe-C System & Plain-Carbon Steels (Austenite Decomposition Reactions, IT, CT) | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Hardenability, HSLA Steels, Surface Hardening | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stainless Steels | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Tool Steels and other specialty steels (electrical) | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cast Irons | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Aluminum Alloys & Magnesium Alloys (Cast & Wrought, Strain/Solution/Pcpt Strengthened Alloys) | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Titanium Alloys (alpha, alpha-beta, beta) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Superalloys (Ni-base, Fe-base, Ni+Fe), Oxidation Resistance | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Copper Alloys (Copper, brasses, bronzes, Cu-Be) | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Metallic Glasses | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework & Quizzes | 15% |
| Two Midterm Exams | 50% |
| Final Exam | 35% |
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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 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) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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