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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Web site at:http://www.utep.edu/metal/
M201 Engineering Science Complex
(915) 747-5468
Chairperson: Lawrence E. Murr
PROFESSORS EMERITI: Lonnie L. Abernethy, Joseph C. Rintelen, Jr.
PROFESSORS: Bronson, Fisher, McClure, Murr, Stafford, Varma
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Arrowood
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) Courses
General Prerequisite: Junior standing for all 300 or 400 level courses.
4101 Introduction to Engineering Calculations (3-3)
Report writing, introduction to computers including DOS, word processing,
spreadsheets, and problem solving techniques, including graphing, curve fitting,
least square analysis, simultaneous equation solution, polynomial curve solution, and
statistics. Prerequisites: ENGL
3111
and MATH
4110
, each with a grade of "C" or
better. ENGL
3111
and MATH
4110
may be taken concurrently with MME 4101.
4102 Introduction to Engineering Calculations and Design (3-3) Engineering functions,
ethics and responsibility, computer-based problem solving, and introduction to engineering
economy, electrical circuits, material balance, material properties, energy and mechanics with
design projects and computer applications. Prerequisites: MME
4101
and MATH
4111
, each with a
grade of "C" or better. MATH
4111
may be taken concurrently with MME
4102
.
3203 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (3-0) An introduction to the
relationship between structure and composition and the mechanical, chemical, electrical,
optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
Emphasis is placed on the selection and application of materials for a variety of engineering
applications. Prerequisite: CHEM
3105
with a grade of "C" or better.
3305 Material and Energy Balance in Materials Systems (3-0)
Introduction to process variables, stoichiometry, materials balance, first law of
thermodynamics, and energy balance applied to materials systems. Prerequisite: MME
4102
, CHEM
3106
, and MATH
3226
, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3306 Rate Processes in Materials Systems (3-0) Introduction to reaction kinetics, fluid
flow, and heat transfer applied to materials systems. Prerequisites: MME
4102
, CHEM
3106
, and
MATH
3226
, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3308 Applied Chemical Thermodynamics (3-0) First, second, and third law of thermodynamics
applied to materials systems. Topics include thermochemistry, chemical equilibria, phase
equilibria, solutions, activity, and electrochemical potential. Prerequisite: MME
3305
with a
grade of "C" or better
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to Electronic Materials Science (3-0)
Basic theory of the electrical, semiconductor, magnetic, optical, and
superconductor properties of materials. Application and fabrication of selected
materials. Prerequisite: PHYS 4211 with a grade of "C" or better.
3310 Advanced Electronic Materials Science (3-0) Basic theory, applications, and
fabrication of semiconductors, p-n junctions, and solid state devices such as junction
transistors, photovoltaics, and light emitting diodes with emphasis on the material properties
of silicon and gallium arsenide. Prerequisites: PHYS
4211
and MME
3309
, each with a grade of
"C" or better.
3314 Composite Materials (3-0)
Introduction to fiber-reinforced materials. Manufacturing technology for strong
fibers and whiskers. Mechanical performance, design, and manufacturing of composite
products. Adhesion, interfacial shear, and critical fiber length. Anisotropic
plane-stress elasticity; multiaxial strength of anisotropic materials. Classical
theory of laminates. Delamination and other performance problems. Prerequisites: CE
3234
and MME
3203
, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3321 Engineering Alloys (3-0)
The study of the selection and specification of engineering alloys for use in
industrial applications. Topics related to ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the
cast, wrought, powder, and particle state will be covered. Prerequisite: MME
4307
with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
4306 Physical Metallurgy (4-0)
The underlying principles of physical metallurgy dealing with the
structure-property relationships will be covered. Topics will include crystal
structures and defects, solid solutions, deformation and annealing, diffusion,
phase equilibria, nucleation and growth, phase diagrams, solidification, and phase
analysis. Prerequisite: MME
3203
with a grade of "C" or better.
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Behavior of Materials (3-3)
The microstructure-property relationships will be emphasized in this course.
The deformation processes for metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials
will be analyzed in terms of current theories and models. The topics include
twinning, martensite, fracture, dislocation theory, plastic deformation, creep,
fatigue, strengthening mechanism, and mechanical testing. Prerequisite: MME
3203
with a grade of "C" or better. Laboratory fee required.
1471 Engineering Problems (0-0-1)
Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem
to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
1475 Undergraduate Research in Metallurgy (0-0-1)
Supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Can
only be substituted for metallurgy electives or technical electives. Prerequisites:
Senior standing, a 3.0 grade point average, and permission of the faculty member
who is to supervise the research.
1481 Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1)
Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service,
or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation
in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be
submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator or department chair
at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and
submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use
three hours of Co-op Work Experience in his or her degree plan in place of a
technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisite: Selection by the Co-op
Coordinator, department chairperson, and employer.
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Experiences (0-0-1)
Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service,
or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation
in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be
submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator or department chair
at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and
submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use
three hours of Co-op Work Experience in his or her degree plan in place of a
technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisite: Selection by the Co-op
Coordinator, department chairperson, and employer.
1483 Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1)
Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service,
or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation
in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be
submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator or department chair
at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and
submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use
three hours of Co-op Work Experience in his or her degree plan in place of a
technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisite: Selection by the Co-op
Coordinator, department chairperson, and employer.
1495 Senior Professional Orientation (1-0) Introduction to the engineering profession
with emphasis on job placement, professional ethics, and an engineering field examination.
Required of all students prior to graduation.
2471 Engineering Problems (0-0-2)
Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem
to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Senior standing and department approval.
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2475 Undergraduate Research in Metallurgy (0-0-2)
Supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Can
only be substituted for metallurgy electives or technical electives. Prerequisites:
Senior standing, a 3.0 grade point average, and permission of the faculty member
who is to supervise the research.
3403 Metals Processing (3-0)
Analysis of the unit operations involved in metal and mineral production using
the principles of material and energy balance, fluid flow, heat transfer, reaction
kinetics, and thermodynamics. Survey of processing operations for specific metals
such as copper, iron, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and uranium. Prerequisites:
MME
3305
, MME
3306
, and MME
3308
, each with grade of "C" or better.
3409 Corrosion (3-0)
Application of electrochemistry and engineering principles to the corrosion,
passivity, and protection of metals and alloys. Prerequisite: MME
3203
or
instructor approval.
3410 Polymer Engineering (3-0)
The course provides a basic introduction to the field of polymer science. Basic
concepts of organic chemistry address typical polymerization and copolymerization
reactions. The characterization of polymer molecules include discussions of
thermodynamic solutions, solubility parameters, colligative properties, and
scanning electron microscopy. Concepts on the structure and properties of bulk
polymers emphasize the relationship to molecular characteristics and manufacturing
processes. Prerequisite: MME
4307
with a grade of "C" or better.
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(3-0) The mechanisms of materials failure, failure analysis techniques, and
non-destructive testing methods are discussed with emphasis on analysis and interpretation of
case studies. Prerequisites: MME
3203
and CE
3234
, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3420 High Temperature Materials Science (3-0)
The fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics of high temperature materials
are discussed with emphasis placed on the subjects of diffusion in inorganic
compounds, phase relations of multicomponent systems, single/multilayered growth
rates, and interfacial reactions of fluid/solid and solid/solid phases.
Prerequisites: MME
3306
and MME
3308
, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3471 Engineering Problems (0-0-3)
Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem
to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
3475 Undergraduate Research in Metallurgy (0-0-3)
Supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Can
only be substituted for metallurgy electives or technical electives. Prerequisites:
Senior standing, a 3.0 grade point average, and permission of the faculty member
who is to supervise the research.
Go to top 4404 Materials
Processing (3-3)
Analysis of the unit processes involved in ceramic production and specialized
processes such as zone refining, chemical vapor deposition, plasma spraying, and
surface modification using the principles of material and energy balance, fluid
flow, heat transfer, reaction kinetics and the thermodynamics. Survey of specific
processing techniques for materials such as silicon, glass, ceramic magnets,
silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and ceramic superconductors. Prerequisite: MME
3403
with a grade of "C" or better. Laboratory fee required.
4405 Materials Fabrication (3-3) Fundamentals of metalworking, forging, rolling,
extrusion, and drawing; sheet metal forming, welding, joining, and casting. Prerequisites:
MME
3203
with a grade of "C" or better and upper division standing. Laboratory Fee required.
4413 Structural Characterization (3-3)
The application of modern instrumentation and techniques to structural
characterization problems. Both theory and operation will be stressed. X-Ray
analysis, electron microscopy (TEM-SEM), and electron probe analysis will be
included. Prerequisite: MME
4307
with a grade of "C" or better or instructor
approval. Laboratory Fee required.
4419 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Design (3-3)
Introduction to creative industrial problem-solving and the design process in
materials engineering. Topics include material and process selection, project
planning and resource management, economic decision making in terms of cost
evaluation and profitability, and optimization methods. Weekly discussions explore
issues of professionalism including engineering ethics, public safety and
environmental concerns in design, codes, and standards, etc. Student design teams
define and investigate problems in metallurgical processing, materials selection
and evaluation, quality control, etc. Design project teams make written and oral
progress reports, as well as a final written report and presentation. Laboratory
time is devoted to design projects. Prerequisites: MME
4307
with a grade of "C" or
better; MME
3403
and IE
3326
.
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