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ME380 COURSE DETAILS


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ME380 (Version: 2026 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME380 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2026 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Course explores the relationship between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of mechanical and physical properties is studied. Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and microstructural concepts for proper materials selection and enhancement of engineering properties. Materials under study are metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, nano-sized/structured materials, biomaterials, smart materials, and semi- and super-conductors. Laboratory exercises are incorporated throughout the course to provide practical experience in making decisions concerning material composition and processing in order to optimize engineering properties. Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate application of concepts.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 5 @ 75 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

ME380 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  MC380 2012 1 1 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  MC300 2019 2 1 Y

ME380 (Version 2026-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2026 - 1 3 18 54 50 0 4 N Hours
2026 - 2 3 18 54 54 0 0 N Hours
2027 - 1 3 18 54 53 0 1 N Hours
2027 - 2 2 18 36 32 0 4 N Hours
2028 - 1 3 18 54 54 0 0 N Hours
2028 - 2 2 18 36 33 0 3 N Hours

ME380 (Version: 2009 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME380 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2009 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Course explores the relationship between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of mechanical and physical properties is studied. Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and microstructural concepts for proper materials selection and enhancement of engineering properties. Materials under study are metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, nano-sized/structured materials, biomaterials, smart materials, and semi- and super-conductors. Laboratory exercises are incorporated throughout the course to provide practical experience in making decisions concerning material composition and processing in order to optimize engineering properties. Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate application of concepts.
LESSONS: 42 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 5 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The completion of an out-of-class design problem requiring the equivalent of 0.5 credit hour of student effort.

ME380 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  CE364 2006 1 1 Y
  CH102 1982 2 1 Y
  CE364 2006 1 2 Y
  CH152 1984 2 2 Y

ME380 (Version: 2008 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME380 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2008 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Course explores the relationship between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties is studied. Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and microstructural concepts for proper materials selection and enhancement of engineering properties. Materials under study are composites, nano-sized/structured materials, biomaterials, smart materials, and semi- and super-conductors. Laboratory exercises are incorporated throughout the course to provide practical experience in making decisions concerning material composition and processing in order to optimize engineering properties. Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate application of concepts.
LESSONS: 42 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 5 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The completion of an out-of-class design problem requiring the equivalent of 0.5 credit hour of student effort.

ME380 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  CE364 2006 1 1 Y
  CH102 1982 2 1 Y
  PH204 2004 2 1 Y
  CE364 2006 1 2 Y
  CH152 1984 2 2 Y
  PH204 2004 2 2 Y
  CE364 2006 1 3 Y
  CH102 1982 2 3 Y
  PH254 2004 2 3 Y
  CE364 2006 1 4 Y
  CH152 1984 2 4 Y
  PH254 2004 2 4 Y
  CE364 2006 1 5 Y
  CH102 1982 2 5 Y
  PH202 2007 2 5 Y
  CE364 2006 1 6 Y
  CH152 1984 2 6 Y
  PH202 2007 2 6 Y
  CE364 2006 1 7 Y
  CH102 1982 2 7 Y
  PH252 2007 2 7 Y
  CE364 2006 1 8 Y
  CH152 1984 2 8 Y
  PH252 2007 2 8 Y

ME380 (Version: 2006 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME380 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2006 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Course explores the relationship between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties is studied. Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and microstructural concepts for proper materials selection and enhancement of engineering properties. Materials under study are composites, nano-sized/structured materials, biomaterials, smart materials, and semi- and super-conductors. Laboratory exercises are incorporated throughout the course to provide practical experience in making decisions concerning material composition and processing in order to optimize engineering properties. Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate application of concepts.
LESSONS: 43 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The completion of an out-of-class design problem requiring the equivalent of 0.5 credit hour of student effort.

ME380 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  CE364 2006 1 1 Y
  CH102 1982 2 1 Y
  PH204 2004 2 1 Y
  CE364 2006 1 2 Y
  CH152 1984 2 2 Y
  PH204 2004 2 2 Y
  CE364 2006 1 3 Y
  CH102 1982 2 3 Y
  PH254 2004 2 3 Y
  CE364 2006 1 4 Y
  CH152 1984 2 4 Y
  PH254 2004 2 4 Y
  CE364 2006 1 5 Y
  CH102 1982 2 5 Y
  PH202 2007 2 5 Y
  CE364 2006 1 6 Y
  CH152 1984 2 6 Y
  PH202 2007 2 6 Y
  CE364 2006 1 7 Y
  CH102 1982 2 7 Y
  PH252 2007 2 7 Y
  CE364 2006 1 8 Y
  CH152 1984 2 8 Y
  PH252 2007 2 8 Y

ME380 (Version: 2004 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME380 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2004 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties is studied. Important material failure modes such as occur under fatigue, elevated temperature, rapid loading and corrosive environments are explored. Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and microstructural concepts for proper materials selection and enhancement of engineering properties. Materials under study include important metals and alloys as well as key nonmetallic materials such as polymers, ceramics, and composites. Laboratory exercises are integrated throughout the course to provide practical experience in making decisions concerning material composition and processing in order to optimize engineering properties. Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate applicability of concepts.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 7 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Final design project.

ME380 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  CH102 1982 2 1 Y
  MA205 1991 2 1 Y
  PH204 2001 2 1 Y
  CH102 1982 2 2 Y
  MA255 2000 2 2 Y
  PH204 2001 2 2 Y
  CH102 1982 2 3 Y
  MA205 1991 2 3 Y
  PH254 2002 2 3 Y
  CH102 1982 2 4 Y
  MA255 2000 2 4 Y
  PH254 2002 2 4 Y
  CH152 1984 2 5 Y
  MA205 1991 2 5 Y
  PH204 2001 2 5 Y
  CH152 1984 2 6 Y
  MA255 2000 2 6 Y
  PH204 2001 2 6 Y
  CH152 1984 2 7 Y
  MA205 1991 2 7 Y
  PH254 2002 2 7 Y
  CH152 1984 2 8 Y
  MA255 2000 2 8 Y
  PH254 2002 2 8 Y