ME EN 558
Metallurgy
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Fundamental principles of physical metallurgy and their application to design.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or instructor's consent.
Title
Phase Diagrams
Learning Outcome
Be able to draw, describe and use phase diagrams associated with commonly used engineering materials.
Title
Point and Line Defects
Learning Outcome
Describe the interactions of point and line defects and their effects on mechanical properties.
Title
Thermodynamics of Nucleation
Learning Outcome
Describe the thermodynamics and prevalence of both homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation.
Title
Hardening Mechanisms
Learning Outcome
Describe the theory behind the different hardening mechanisms of solid materials.
Title
Characterization Techniques
Learning Outcome
Describe common material characterization techniques and their strengths and limitations.
Title
Isothermal Transformations
Learning Outcome
Describe the effect of nucleation and growth kinetics on isothermal transformations.
Title
Diffusion
Learning Outcome
Model non-steady state diffusion in solid materials and predict the difference as a function of time, temperature and species.
Title
Evolution of Microstructure
Learning Outcome
Describe/model the evolution of microstructure under non-steady state conditions.
