MET 116 - Introduction to Physical Metallurgy

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course introduces the physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, the history and production of alloys and fabricated metal products, material selection and failure analysis. It provides the foundation for the subsequent laboratory-based courses.

Prerequisites: MET 103
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Investigate the historical background of the metallurgical profession.
Examine common crystal structures of industrial materials.
Calculate atomic packing factors for simple cubic, body centered cubic and face-centered cubic structures.
Examine solid solutions and the theory of alloying.
Calculate the proportions of phases present in a two-component alloy using the lever rule.
Explore the various production methods for modern metal alloys.
Explore various methods of fabricating and finishing metal products.
Classify plain carbon and alloy steels by industrially important methods.
Classify cast irons by industrially important methods.
Classify specialty metals by industrially important methods.
Classify non-ferrous metals by industrially important methods.
Examine the roles of availability, economics, properties and business issues in the material selection process.
Summarize the basic steps of performing a failure analysis.
Write clear thesis and topic sentences that are well supported by details, examples, reasons, facts, data and correct citations.