MFGEN 456
Introduction to Composites
Manufacturing Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Structure, processing, properties, and uses of composite materials, including various manufacturing methods and the relationship between properties and fabrication.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
Equivalent to MFGEN 355 with instructors approval
Title
Materials
Learning Outcome
Understand the behavior, properties, and science of composite materials and use that knowledge to select appropriate materials for a given application or process.
Title
Manufacturing
Learning Outcome
Understand a variety of manufacturing processes for composites and be able to select the appropriate process for a given task, and be able to trouble shoot such processes.
Title
Product and Process Design
Learning Outcome
Understand the design of composite products and the equipment, tooling, and environment for their economical manufacture.
