Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
10-623-170 056822 Engineering Materials - Introduction to
Outline of Instruction

Course Information
Description10-623-170 ENGINEERING MATERIALS - INTRO ...exposure to engineering materials, their properties, and behavior. Topics will include: material types, material testing, mechanical properties, heat treatment and materials selection. (Prerequisites: 10-804-197, College Algebra & Trig w Apps OR 10-804-195, College Algebra w Apps AND 10-804-196, Trigonometry w Apps OR 10-804-114 Tech Math 1B)
Total Credits3
Prior Learning Assessments
None
Course Competencies
  1. Define material types for engineering.
  2. Practice material testing.
  3. Investigate elementary concepts in engineering materials.
  4. Analyze mechanical properties of materials.
  5. Describe heat treatment of steels.
  6. Describe heat treatment of non-ferrous metals.
  7. Evaluate physical and mechanical properties of ceramics.
  8. Evaluate physical and mechanical properties of polymers.
  9. Explain the properties of material selection and design considerations.