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In this course, students receive an introduction to basic terms, mechanical and physical properties, and characteristics and structures of materials. Heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and the effect on tensile, torsion, and impact will be investigated. The study of common consumer products will identify material types and processes used in manufacturing. In a capstone project, students will associate two different materials to a product identifying the advantages and disadvantages for both. Mechanical and physical properties, characteristics, ease of manufacturing, cost, environmental impact, and life cycle will be compared. This course was previously AMS 103.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6
Class offerings by semester
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Class offerings by semester is offered as a planning tool. Please refer to the course schedule to see the specifc time and platform for which the course is offered. |
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| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 3 |
| Lecture Hours | 45 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 15 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 60 |