Course Overview
This course provides a broad overview of the materials used in engineering, including metals, polymers and ceramics. Macroscopic properties, such as mechanical strength, elastic modulus and electrical conductivity, are dominated by structure and bonding. The microstructure of materials is examined and related to the macroscopic properties. The critical relationships between structure and properties will be studied for different classes of materials. Testing and measurement of mechanical properties will be performed in the laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the atomic bonding and properties of materials. [1]
- Account for material property variation considering intermolecular forces. [1]
- Describe basic mechanical properties of materials. [1]
- Determine material properties by analyzing stress-strain diagrams, and property data. [1]
- Explain how grain structure and processing affect metal properties. [1]
- Utilize the iron-carbon diagram to describe phases in steels and cast irons. [1]
- Explain the purposes of and procedures for various heat treatments of steels. [1]
- Conduct mechanical property tests on materials using ASTM standard methods. [1]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Engineering Materials 1 (CHSC 1105) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Manufacturing Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)
Diploma Full-time
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