Materials and Structures

General

Prefix

MME

Course Number

211

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Classification of materials, micro-structures, and associated mechanical behavior with techniques for alterations. Mechanical design involving stresses, strengths, deflections of engineering components. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe how/why a material's microstructure influences its mechanical behavior.

Outcome

Specify the methods used to modify a material's microstructure.

Outcome

Perform various calculations related to microstructure/property relationships.

Outcome

Exploit the differences between metal, polymer, and ceramic materials.

Outcome

Perform various microstructural assessment techniques.

Outcome

Assess loads for the purposes of mechanical design.

Outcome

Determine the levels of stress, strain, and deflection of mechanical components.

Outcome

Select materials and/or modify geometries to achieve successful mechanical components and products, including the application of safety factors.

Dependencies

Courses

MME211 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

MME211 is a completion requirement for: