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MECH 273 Materials Science and Engineering Lab Units: 1.00
This course provides a hands-on exploration of some of the concepts introduced in MECH 270. This will include mechanical testing at room and elevated temperature as well as subsequent examination of microstructure. Results obtained will be related to the mechanisms discussed in MECH 270.
K1(Lec: No, Lab: Yes, Tut: No)
K1(Lec: No, Lab: Yes, Tut: No)
Requirements: Prerequisites:
Corequisites: MECH 270
Exclusions:
Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 3
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 9
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate proper laboratory safety practices and show confidence working in a hands on environment.
- Perform mechanical testing of various materials and explain the differences in the mechanical properties with reference to the material’s properties.
- Process a material with various techniques, such as heat treatments and cold rolling, and explain the changes in the material’s properties using materials science fundamentals.
- Compare experimental results to theoretical models, explaining any discrepancies by referencing the limitations of the experimental method or theory.