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 Department:    ENGR

 Course #:    306

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6.5

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    MATPDBAS

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Explores the fundamentals of materials technology for product development, including how the structure and properties of materials influence the selection of primary materials. Apply the acquired materials knowledge to the current design project.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Admission to BAS-AMD program and BAS-AMD Director permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 66

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast the properties of natural and engineered materials used in contemporary industry.
2. Conduct common destructive and nondestructive testing methods used in industry to assure appropriate use of material.
3. Communicate design functionality through functional and economic analysis.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Chemical properties of materials.
2. Structural properties of materials and mechanical properties of materials.
3. Environmental and health issues related to material selection.
4. Material testing techniques and product specifications.