Studies the nature, structure, properties, and typical applications of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Promotes job entry understanding of basic material concepts. Focuses on applications of materials as well as the behavior of materials subjected to external stresses. Addresses as required the earthıs limited material resources, energy efficient materials, dependence on foreign sources of materials, material systems, thermal processing, and electronic-related materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Analyzes the processes of manufacturing products from materials for industry/engineering. Includes machining casting, forming molding, hot/cold working, chipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces analytical design of bearings, clutches, coupling, brakes, springs, gearing systems, and power shafting. Emphasizes methods of construction, machine parts and specifications of materials, and manufacturing processes. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Teaches fundamentals of metallurgy, grain size, effect on carbon content, and hardness testing devices. Tests different alloys to determine the effect of heat treatment. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Introduces basic laws of thermodynamics and energy conversions. Analyzes energy, cycles, temperature, entropy, and enthalpy. Covers thermodynamic systems and processes. Lecture 3 hours per week.