WEEK DATE TOPIC
1 1/25 Introduction to Materials and Mechanical Properties
2 2/1 Atomic Structure
3 2/8 Metals, Alloys, and Heat Treatment
4 2/15 Polymers and Polymer Processing
5
2/22
Saturday Laboratory Session in Cullowhee
Lab 1: Materials Testing
Lab 2: Polymers and Processing
NOTE: PROJECT PROPOSALS DUE
6 3/1 Open - Project Field Work
7 3/8 Spring Break
8 3/15 Lab Reports Due; Quality
9 3/22 Quality; Materials Processing
10 3/29 Materials Processing
11 4/5 Production Systems
12 4/8 Project Field Work (Scheduled Monday Class Meeting)
13 4/12 Automated Systems
14
4/19
Saturday Laboratory Session in Cullowhee
Lab 3: CAD/CAM
Lab 4: Automation
15 4/26 Course Review and Project Presentations
16
5/3
Project Presentations and Final Exam