ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENT # 1:   A.  Bruce textbook:  Read Introduction, Chapter 2, Chapter 3
DUE: 1/25                         Note: Introduction & Chapter 2 is for background information
                                                      the first lecture topic will focus on mechanical properties
                                                      and physical tests from Chapter 3 and supplements.
                                     B.  Read through Module 1 (posted on web)
                                           (Note: problems will be due 1/28)
                                           Begin working problems, be prepared to ask questions on 1/.
                                           web address:  http://www3.wcu.edu/~ballaaron
                                            Click on MET 366
                                            Click on Modules
                                            Click on Module 1
                                     C.  Review MIT's World of Materials site:
                                          http://www-dmse.mit.edu/wom
                                          Review chapter 6 on the Russ CD
                                     D.  Review requirements for the semester project and begin
                                           identifying a product and team members.

ASSIGNMENT #2:   A.   Bruce textbook:  Read Chapter 1.
 DUE 2/1                     B.   Read through Module 2.
                                           Begin working on questions for Module 2
                                           (Note:  problems will be due 2/4)
                                    C.   Review Chapter 2 on the Russ CD.
                                    D.   Continue working on project proposal.

ASSIGNMENT # 3:   THIS WEEK'S MODULE WILL ONLY BE A VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
  DUE 2/8                      OF MATERIAL PRESENTED IN THE BRUCE TEXT AND RUSS CD.
                                     QUESTIONS WILL BE TAKEN FROM THE TEXT RATHER THAN THE MODULE.
                                    A.  Bruce textbook:  Read Chapter 4.
                                    B.  Review Chapters 8,9,11 on Russ CD
                                    C.  Answer the questions at the end of Chapter 4 (Bruce Text)
                                          Including the 2 case studies.
                                          (Note:  Questions will be due 2/11).
                                    D.  Finalize Project Proposal.

Assignment # 4 :       Polymers and Polymer Processing
   Due  2/20                A.  Read Brue Textbook: Chapter 17
                                   B.  Complete Modules 4 & 5 - Polymers and Processing

Assignment # 5:        Lab - Saturday February 20 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
                                   Lab 1 - Tensile Testing
                                   Lab 2 - Heat Treating/Hardness Testing/Grain Structure
                                   Lab 3 - Polymer Processing : Injection Molding

Assignment # 6:        Complete Lab Write - Ups
   Due 3/12

Assignment # 7:        Complete Optional Mid-Term Test
   Due 3/15

Assignment # 8:        Field Work on Project:   Week of March 1.
 
Assignment # 9:        Read Chapter 7 - Bruce Text
   Due  3/19                Read Chapter 8 - Bruce Text
                                   Complete Module 6  on Quality
                                   Work Problems for Module 6 (Due  3/19)

Assignment # 10:       Read Chapter 9 - Bruce Text
   Due  3/29                       Answer Questions 1-6
                                    Read Chapter 10- Bruce Text
                                          Answer Questions 1-5  AND  Case # 1
                                    Read Chapter 11 - Bruce Text
                                          Answer Questions 16-20  AND Case #3, Part 1
                                    Review Casting, Forming, and Machining from the following link
                                            Engineering Zone  (click here to go)

Assignment # 10:       Read Chapter 13 - Bruce Text
   Due  4/5                       Answer Questions at end of chapter
                                    Read Chapter 15- Bruce Text
                                    Complete Module 7 on Productins Systems
                                    Comlete the Assignment on CNC-Posted at the end of Module 7.

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