Course Overview
Overview of materials used in engineering-metals, ceramics, plastics, semiconductors and wood. Examines microstructure of materials and macroscopic properties such as modulus of elasticity and tensile and shear strengths. Topics such as phase diagrams, solid state transformations, fracture, corrosion and sizing are included. Some laboratory demonstrations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$771.64
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Engineering Materials
- Outline the various materials, such as metals, plastics, ceramics, and their applications.
- Relate the microstructure structures of engineering materials, such as metals and plastics, to their macroscopic properties.
- Design members of an engineering design with appropriate safety factors.
- Outline the basic processes of phase transformations, phase and equilibria diagrams, and cast structures.
- Become familiar with material failures.
- Analyze stress strain diagrams.
- Select the appropriate material for an engineering design.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Engineering Materials (ELEX 7040) 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
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of ELEX 7040 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 70549
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 06 Loading
- CRN 70549
- $771.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 06 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 |
Duration
16 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- No class on Monday, February 15th (Family Day) and Monday, March 29th (Easter Monday). Labs to be scheduled outside of class hours on Saturdays for a total of 18 hours, on a schedule to be determined on the first day of class. Registrants who are not BTech Electronics students must have approval from the program head.
Confirmation
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Status
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