Courses

Structure, properties, and processing of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Perfect and imperfect solids; phase equilibria; transformation kinetics; mechanical behavior; material degradation. Approach incorporates both materials science and materials engineering components. Prereqs., CHEN 1211, CHEM 1221 and PHYS 1110. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) majors or Civil & Environmental Engineering Concurrent Degree or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors

Addresses the relationship between material structure and the fundamental processes of deformation, yield, and fracture. Examines elements of elasticity theory, introduction to plasticity, and formulation of failure criteria. Studies basic deformation processes in terms of dislocation mechanics and macroscopic mechanical behavior. Takes into consideration the influence of compositional and processing strengthening mechanisms on mechanical properties. Prereqs., MCEN 2024 and 2063.

Considers the mechanical behavior of biological materials and emphasizes the relationship between structural characteristics and macroscopic behavior. Focuses first on the mechanical behavior of microscopic protein and polysaccharide elements and then on larger scale soft and hard tissue structures. Prereqs., MCEN 2024, 2063, and 3021or equivalent. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science graduate students or senior BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Examines the failure of materials used in engineering design through a series of real world case studies. Example failure modes considered include overload, fatigue, creep, and corrosion. Example case studies include failure of aircraft, mountaineering ropes, weight training frames, and toilets. Prereqs., MCEN 2024 and 2063. Same as MCEN 5174.

Provides graduate level students with a comprehensive overview of the chemistry and structure of material systems, with a focus on chemical bonding., the resulting material structures and their properties. This course is intended to become one of the four core courses offered in the new Materials Science curriculum. Course topics include: bonding in solids, crystalline and amorphous states, basic group theory, diffraction, metals and alloys, ceramics, and an intro to mat. characterization. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Provides a unified presentation of fundamental concepts applicable to the thermodynamics of engineering materials. Develops quantitative tools for understanding the physical principles that govern phase equilibrium and transformation. Generates binary and ternary phase diagrams and determine the resulting materials structures and corresponding physical and mechanical properties. Recommended prereqs., MCEN 2024 and 3012.

This introductory-level graduate course incorporates relevant aspects of materials science, solid mechanics, thermodynamics and mathematics, and applies them to achieve a fundamental understanding of the mechanical behavior of crystalline and non-crystalline engineering materials. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students. Prereq., MCEN 2024 and 2063 or equivalent. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Topics include general design guidelines for manufacturability; aspects of manufacturing processes that affect design decisions; design rules to maximize manufacturability; statistical considerations; value engineering and design for assembly (manual, robotic, and automatic). Presents case studies of successful products exhibiting Dfm. Prereq., MCEN 4026 or equivalent. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree students. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Focuses on basic mechanisms controlling fracture in brittle materials, reduction of capacity for plastic deformation in engineering materials used at high-strength levels, and selection of materials in terms of toughness as well as strength. Prereq., MCEN 4124 and 5044, or equivalent.

Same as MCEN 4174. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree students. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Emphasizes the relationship between molecular structure and macroscopic properties. Structural aspects include chain conformation, configuration, and the crystalline and amorphous states. Discusses physical and mechanical properties with a focus on solution and phase behavior, transitions of bulk polymers, and rubber and viscoelastic behavior.Prereq., graduate standing and MCEN 5024 and 5044, or equivalent. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree students. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.