MATSCEN 5441 (Approved) : Physical Metallurgy: Course Description

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MATSCEN 5441 (Approved): Physical Metallurgy

Course Description
Physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Emphasis on alloy design, processing and structure-
property relations.

Prior Course Number: MSE661 and MSE663


Transcript Abbreviation: Phys. Met.
Grading Plan: Letter Grade
Course Deliveries: Classroom
Course Levels: Undergrad, Graduate
Student Ranks: Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctoral, Professional
Course Offerings: Autumn
Flex Scheduled Course: Never
Course Frequency: Every Year
Course Length: 14 Week
Credits: 3.0
Repeatable: No
Time Distribution: 3.0 hr Lec
Expected out-of-class hours per week: 6.0
Graded Component: Lecture
Credit by Examination: No
Admission Condition: No
Off Campus: Never
Campus Locations: Columbus
Prerequisites and Co-requisites: MSE3141, MSE3261, or permission of instructor.
Exclusions:
Cross-Listings:

The course is required for this unit's degrees, majors, and/or minors: No
The course is a GEC: No
The course is an elective (for this or other units) or is a service course for other units: Yes

Subject/CIP Code: 14.3101


Subsidy Level: Baccalaureate Course

Programs
Abbreviation Description
MATSCEN Materials Science and Engineering

Course Goals
Understanding of principles of alloy design: Effect of alloying elements on phase stability and morphology, transformation
kinetics, and alloy properties
Familiarity with major classes of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys
Understanding general principles and specific practices of thermo-mechanical processing of alloys
Understanding processing-structure-property relations in specific alloys

Course Topics
Topic Lec Rec Lab Cli IS Sem FE Wor
Review of Liquid-Solid and Solid-Solid Transformations 9.0
The Fe-C System & Plain-Carbon Steels (Austenite 4.0
Decomposition Reactions, IT, CT)

Hardenability, HSLA Steels, Surface Hardening 3.0


Stainless Steels 2.0
Tool Steels and other specialty steels (electrical) 2.0
Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) 2.0
Cast Irons 2.0
Aluminum Alloys & Magnesium Alloys (Cast & Wrought, 4.0
Strain/Solution/Pcpt Strengthened Alloys)
Titanium Alloys (alpha, alpha-beta, beta) 3.0
Superalloys (Ni-base, Fe-base, Ni+Fe), Oxidation Resistance 4.0
Copper Alloys (Copper, brasses, bronzes, Cu-Be) 2.0
Metallic Glasses 2.0

Representative Assignments
Periodic homework sets assigned to reinforce lecture materials.

Grades
Aspect Percent
Homework & Quizzes 15%
Two Midterm Exams 50%
Final Exam 35%

ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes


Course Contribution College Outcome
*** a An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
** c An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
* d An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
* e An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g An ability to communicate effectively.
h The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context.
i A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j A knowledge of contemporary issues.
** k An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.

Prepared by: Suliman Dregia

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