0 or 3 credits
Fall 2025 Laboratory Lecture Upper Division
This laboratory is intended as an intensive experience in processing techniques used for ceramics, metals, and polymers. Sintering of a ceramic, casting and post-processing (work hardening, heat treatment, etc.) of a metal, and preparation and extrusion of a polymer are the suggested processes. The measurements (e.g., powder size, compaction force, temperature, grain size, molecular weight) applicable to the successful processing of the material and the final properties (e.g., hardness, ductility, strength, stiffness) will be emphasized.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate the use of a variety of processing techniques for metals, ceramics, and polymers and to identify the changes in microstructure and properties they cause.
2Demonstrate effective written communication in lab reports.
3Demonstrate effective oral communication in final project presentation.
4Characterize the physical mechanisms that underlie the basic interactions between macroscopic shaping processes and microstructure development for the core bulk processing routes of each of the main classes of materials and how they relate to properties.
5Assess validity of experimental data and recognize experimental factors affecting data.
6Identify specific processing capabilities and limitations for the main classes of materials.
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