MATSCEN 5551
Transcript Abbreviation:
Ceramic Processing
Course Description:
Overview of ceramics processing, including essential topics of: powder synthesis/characterization, colloidal/sol-gel processing, shaping/consolidation, sintering, microstructure development and nanoceramics, and thin films/coating.
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, 3151, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS major; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 615.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Choose and apply appropriate powder characterization and synthesis methods
Choose and apply appropriate colloidal and sol-gel processing methods
Choose and apply appropriate powder consolidation and shaping methods
Choose and apply appropriate sintering methods
Design appropriate methods for microstructural and nanoceramics development
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 and overview | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Powder synthesis and characterization | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Colloidal and sol-gel processing | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mixing and packing of powders | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Forming, shaping and pre-sintering processing | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Solid state and liquid-state sintering | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Microstructural development and nanoceramics | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Other methods (thin films, coatings, glass-ceramics) | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 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 | 20% |
| Midterm | 30% |
| Comprehensive final | 50% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Processing | M.N. Rahaman |
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 |
| 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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