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Engineering Materials - Introduction to

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-606-159

Course Description

10-606-159 ENGINEERING MATERIALS - INTRO ...exposure to engineering materials, their properties, and behavior. Topics will include: material types, material testing, mechanical properties, heat treatment and materials selection. (Corequisites: 10-804-197, College Algebra & Trig w Apps OR 10-804-195, College Algebra w Apps AND 10-804-196, Trigonometry w Apps OR 10-804-113 Tech Math 1A)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Investigate the nature and structure of materials.
  2. Differentiate the major families of materials.
  3. Analyze the properties of solid materials.
  4. Evaluate the corrosion of metals.
  5. Document the fundamental electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials.
  6. Differentiate thermal processing and surface treatment of metals.
  7. Differentiate ferrous and nonferrous metals.
  8. Differentiate polymers and plastics.
  9. Differentiate natural and synthetic rubber.
  10. Evaluate the properties of adhesives, caulks, and sealants.
  11. Analyze the properties of wood.
  12. Analyze the properties of ceramics.
  13. Differentiate ceramic processing technologies.
  14. Differentiate primary composite types.
  15. Differentiate composite processing technologies

Class Details

Class Number:
22458
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Bryan Guns
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$502.80 *

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/22/25 - 03/17/25 M, W
1:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Green Bay Campus Room ET214
Green Bay Campus Room AG115

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