engineering materials module syllabus

COURSE TITLE: Materials Module

TRANSCRIPT TITLE: Engineering/Technology

DEPARTMENT(S): Math/Science/Technology

COURSE LENGTH: 6 weeks

GRADE LEVEL(S): 10

PREREQUISITES: None (Algebra I, Trigonometry, Chemistry recommended)

The Engineering Materials module is designed to create an interest in studying various types of materials and prepare students for career options in materials science and engineering field. Lectures along with hands-on laboratory activities will help strengthen students’ understanding of engineering materials and prepare them for this fast growing profession. Scientific principles, mathematical concepts, problem solving, design and application, and communication skills are to be taught in conjunction with activity oriented approach. Students formed in teams will progress through an articulated modular instructional system.

Group activities including problem identification and problem solving will be closely guided during research, design and build projects for practical applications and competitions such as re-engineering of an existing application will be encouraged. Students will combine interdisciplinary skills to tackle problems and propose new solutions to the problem. Projects ranging from show and tell of household products to advanced industrial projects can be employed. Students’ ability of design or redesign a product for an engineering application involving material selection, performance appraisal, and evaluation of material will be the ultimate goal of this module.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

1. To offer educational resources and assist students in comprehensive career preparation using both lectures and hands-on activities approaches

2. To provide a learning environment for students to engage various materials and explain their intended functions for industrial applications

3. To help students develop and strengthen skill sets required by modern industry

4. To tackle engineering problems through structured problem solving techniques

5. To exploit the field of materials engineering and understand the interrelationships among structure, properties and processing

6. To design and construct a project using materials and assess why the materials are selected for such an application

STUDENT OUTCOMES:

1. Students will identify the different forms of materials as they are used in our society.

2. Students will recognize the various types of material and explain why they are chosen for a specific technical operation and performance in industrial settings.

3. Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge of the theory, measurement, testing to the applications of materials.

4. Students will demonstrate problem solving ability through competition based applications and projects of engineering concepts.

5. Students will understand key concepts in group dynamics, team conflict resolution, and negotiation. They will demonstrate cooperative working relationships.

6. Students will describe basic materials processing techniques and relate them to the anticipated structures and properties.