Course Prefix, Number, Title: ENG128    Materials Science for Techs.

Equivalent Contact and Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours or 3 Credit Hours

Course Description: From the Publisher
Clearly-written and with a practical, problem-solving approach, this introduction to the characteristics and testing of materials effectively combines the background students need in principles and theory with plenty of applications, to give them a solid understanding of the materials used in today's machines, devices, structures, and consumer products. Straightforward, non- mathematical coverage is aimed at answering the "why" and "how" questions of materials science and materials testing as they relate to all types of materials--concrete, wood, metals, and polymers--and geared to helping students build a foundation from which they can learn to design and develop additional materials and conduct materials testing procedures on their own.  Emphasis is placed on methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to have a basic understanding and an overview of materials science.

Prerequisites: None

Class Location: on line

Class Meeting Times and Days:   At your convenience.  You must spend on average a minimum of  4-6  hours per week  on this class in order to be successful..

Name of Instructor: tba

Fax Telephone : tba

• Hardcover: 598 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (June 9, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130143871
• ISBN-13: 978-0130143877  
  
• Required Materials: Standard scientific calculator.  Approx cost is about $130 at Amazon.com ($70 used)
  

Student Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will have a general overview of the course material covered and will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

1) Read and interpret what Material Science is about.

2) Plan and Layout a Testing Project

3) Demonstrate Various Material Enhancement Methods  

4) Apply the Calculator to the Physics Involved

Methodology: Lecture, lab, demonstration, and hands on activities.
 
 

Course Requirements:  Access to the Internet and Email

Evaluation of Performance: Written tests 50% Labs 30%

Demonstration of competencies 20%
 
 

College Grading Scale: 94 - 100 A

86 - 93 B

78 - 85 C

70 - 77 D

69/Below F

Quality of Instruction Statement: We are committed to providing quality instruction.

Attendance Policy: Regular attendance in class is essential to receiving the maximum benefit from the educational experience.  In all cases of absences, the student is responsible for making up all missed class work.

 This is a web based course with required labs.   You must have access to a computer, the internet, and you must do the required labs.
 

• NO attachments to your email are allowed.
• Please use any standard email program in the off line mode to answer assigned questions and then go on line to submit assignments.
• All assignments will be posted by the first day of each week

Your user name and password is given to you by the freeu (SM) business office at the time of semester registration.
 

Course Outline and/or Schedule:

I. FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE.

II. PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICAL AND NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING.