MET 160 - Composite Materials

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course introduces the various classes, manufacturing methods and applications of composite materials used in industry. The mechanical, physical and chemical properties of reinforced polymer matrix, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites are explored.

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

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Identify the types and morphology of materials used in the manufacture of composite materials.
Compile a list of material properties to be used in a specific component/system design.
Investigate the nature of reinforcement fibers used in polymeric matrix composite materials.
Investigate the nature of reinforcement particles used in metallic matrix composite materials.
Investigate the nature of reinforcement particles used in ceramic matrix composite materials.
Specify reinforcement materials to be used in a specific component/system design.
Specify matrix materials to be used in a specific component/system design.
Identify methods of manufacturing composite materials.
Identify methods used to join composite materials.
Identify methods used to test composite materials.
Specify manufacturing methods to be used in a specific component/system design.
Incorporate matrix, reinforcement, manufacturing methods, joining methods and testing necessary to design a specific component/system using composite materials.