MET-101 Materials and Processes I
This course general introduction to engineering materials used in design and manufacturing. Topics include mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, and composites. The course will cover material sources, formation and production. Emphasis is on material selection for mechanical design purposes based on material properties and manufacturability. The course will cover different aspects of material testing and field trips to local material testing labs as permitted.