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- 379 Materials Systems and Design Project. I;2cr. Conceptual projects which illustrate the principles of materials selection and application in case studies selected from engineering practice. Emphasis on creativity, application of sound metallurgical principles, analysis and presentation of results. P:MS&E 350 or 351, MS&E 360, 361, 362 & Sr st or cons inst.
- Course Prerequisite(s)
- MS&E 350 or 351
- MS&E 360, 361, 362 Sr st or cons inst.
- Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills
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Students should have completed the majority of the undergraduate core curriculum, specifically the thermodynamics/kinetics sequence (MS&E 330, 331), the physical metallurgy sequence (MS&E 351 & 352), and the basic laboratory sequence (MS&E 360, 361, 362)
- Textbook(s) and/or other required material
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None
- Course objectives
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The course seeks to promote (1) understanding of real problems in materials science and engineering, (2) creativity in solving open-ended, ill-defined problems, and (3) practice in critical thinking and written and oral communication skills.
- Topics covered
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Technical communication: research documentation (keeping a laboratory notebook/logbook), proposal, progress reports, oral presentations, formal report
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Discussion of topics related to problem solving and professional development: creativity, design methodology (especially statistical design of experiments), ethics, engineering economics, product liability (with emphasis on failure modes and effects analysis), health and safety, design for the environment and sustainability, specifications and standards.
- Class/laboratory schedule
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2 hours/week
- Contribution of course to meeting the professional component
- This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide design experience.
The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.
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Economic
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Ethical
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Societal
- Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes
- This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.
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Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering [ABET:3a]
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An ability to design and conducts experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data [ABET:3b]
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An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs [ABET:3c]
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems [ABET:3e]
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An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility [ABET:3f]
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An ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing [ABET:3g]
- Assessment of student progress toward course objectives
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Students are assessed on the basis of (1) project proposal, (2) two progress reports, (3) an oral presentation of the goals and accomplishments of the project (4) research documentation (5) a final written formal report (6) contribution to in-class discussions (7) participation in evaluation reviews of written and oral reports.
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