University of Nevada Las Vegas

MEG301 Structures and Properties of Solids

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Fall Semester 2000

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

2000 Catalog Data: 301 – Structures and Properties of Solids 3:00 Credit(s) Electronic structure and bonding in solids, crystalline and noncrystalline solids, defects and their relation to properties, phase transformations, diffusion in solids, and corrosion. Prerequisites: CHE 115 and PHY 182, 182L.

Textbook: Principles of Materials Science and Engineering, William F. Smith, 3rd Ed. Reference Book: The Science and Engineering of Materials, Askeland, 3rd Ed.

Instructor: Dr. John. Wang, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department. Office: TBE B362, X3442, zwang@me.unlv.edu

Student grader: Mr. Jason Viggato.

Goals: To introduce materials science to the engineering students. To make the students aware of the importance of materials in design and production. To introduce methods of structure change to enhance material properties.

 

Topics:

 

Introduction, physical properties, and atomic bonding

3 classes

 

Crystal structures, imperfections, dislocations

6 classes

 

Mechanical properties of metals

5 classes

 

Equilibrium/phase diagrams

2 classes

 

Heat treatment, hardenability, annealing

4 classes

 

Engineering alloys

6 classes

 

Ceramics and glasses, polymers, composites

9classes

 

Exams

5 classes

 

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Grading: Grades will be assigned based on the following scale and weighting of component activities with the professional judgement of the instructor and the student grader:

 

A Excellent

90-100

Exams 35%

 

B Good

80- 89

Homework 35%

 

C Average

70- 79

 

 

D Passing

60- 69

Final Exam 30%

 

F Failure

0- 59

Total 100%

 

Homework Assignments: Homework will be assigned periodically through the semester. Homework will not be accepted after due date without penalty.

Examinations: The students will take four midterm examinations. The comprehensive final examination is scheduled for December 13, 2000, from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination in your academic accommodations. The DRC is located in the Reynolds Student Services Complex, Room 137. Their phone number is 895-0866 or TDD 895-0652.

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Created by Dr. Wang on August 24, 2000