ENGR 306 - Materials for Design

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 66
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Explores the fundamentals of materials technology for product development, including how the structure and properties of materials influence the selection of primary materials. Apply the acquired materials knowledge to the current design project.

Prerequisite: Admission to BAS-AMD program and BAS-AMD Director permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Compare and contrast the properties of natural and engineered materials used in contemporary industry.
Conduct common destructive and nondestructive testing methods used in industry to assure appropriate use of material.
Communicate design functionality through functional and economic analysis.

Course Contents

Chemical properties of materials.
Structural properties of materials and mechanical properties of materials.
Environmental and health issues related to material selection.
Material testing techniques and product specifications.

Instructional Units: 6.5