MATSCEN 5441 (Approved) : Physical Metallurgy: Course Description
MATSCEN 5441 (Approved) : Physical Metallurgy: Course Description
MATSCEN 5441 (Approved) : Physical Metallurgy: Course Description
Course Description
Physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Emphasis on alloy design, processing and structure-
property relations.
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
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)
Representative Assignments
Periodic homework sets assigned to reinforce lecture materials.
Grades
Aspect Percent
Homework & Quizzes 15%
Two Midterm Exams 50%
Final Exam 35%