Course Description 

    Study of the nature, composition, and structure of various materials and  
    processes used in manufacturing.  Materials include ferrous and non-ferrous  
    metals, polymers, and composites.  Three (3)  credits (lecture and  
    demonstrations). 

Required Text:  Modern Materials and Manufacturing Processes.  
                           Bruce, et. al. Prentice Hall, 1998. 

Required Supplement:  A Multimedia Approach to Materials Science.  
                                       John C. Russ.  PWS Publishing Co., 1996. 
Course Goals 

        1.  The student will become familiar with the physical and  
              mechanical characteristics of common industrial materials. 
        2.  The student will become familiar with the processes used to  
              impart desired characteristics and shapes to industrial materials. 
        3.  The student will become familiar with the criteria for selecting  
              manufacturing materials. 
        4.  The student shall demonstrate in-depth understanding of  
              selected materials and processes by submitting a formal 
              technical report on an approved subject for a semester project. 

Course Requirements 

         1.  Completion of weekly assignments including the following: 
              A. Readings from text, contemporary journals and periodicals,  
                   web sites, and supplemental media related to course topics; 
              B. Homework, problem sets, and case studies; 
              C. Field reports. 

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