ME EN 250
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Science of Engineering Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Principles and properties of solid materials and their behavior as applied to engineering.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
General Material Characteristics
Learning Outcome
1. Describe the characteristic behaviors and uses of the primary classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites)
Title
Structure-Property Relationships
Learning Outcome
2. Predict the impact that bonding, atomic structure, and defects will have on material properties.
Title
Mechanical Properties and Testing
Learning Outcome
3. Identify mechanical properties from a stress-strain diagram and describe how processing and changes in structure alter the stress-strain response.
Title
Failure Processes
Learning Outcome
4. Describe how each basic class of materials can fail by common processes, such as fracture, fatigue, or corrosion.
Title
Phase Diagrams
Learning Outcome
5. Determine the equilibrium mass fraction and phase compositions from a binary phase diagram and describe characteristics of the microstructure that is likely present.
Title
Phase Transformation
Learning Outcome
6. Describe how the rates of phase transformations in metals are affected by the processes of diffusion, nucleation, and growth.
Title
Real World Problems
Learning Outcome
7. Develop engineering problem statements for real-world materials problems using the BYU ME Problem Solving Process.
Title
Materials Selection
Learning Outcome
8. Select an appropriate material for a real world application by identifying relevant material property requirements and considering economic, environmental, and societal factors.
Title
Writing communication
Learning Outcome
9. Present and interpret materials data through high-quality figures, tables, and discussion.
