M201 Engineering Science Complex
Phone: (915) 747-5468
E-mail: metal@utep.edu
CHAIRPERSON: Lawrence E. Murr
PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Lonnie L. Abernethy
PROFESSORS: Bronson, Fisher, McClure, Murr, Stafford, Varma
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Arrowood
LECTURER: Quinones
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME)
General Prerequisite: Junior standing for all 3000 or 4000-level courses.
1401 1401 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 1311 1311, and MATH 1410 or MATH 1508, each with a grade of
"C" or better. ENGL 1311 1311, MATH 1410, or MATH 1508 may be taken concurrently with MME 1401 1401.
1402 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 1401 1401 and MATH 1411 1411, each with a grade of "C" or
better. MATH 1411 1411 may be taken concurrently with MME 1402.
2303 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 1305 1305
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 1402, CHEM 1306 1306, and MATH 2326 2326,
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
1402, CHEM 1306 1306, and MATH 2326 2326 or MATH 3326, 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
3309 Introduction 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 2411 2411 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 2411 2411 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 2334 2334 and MME 2303, each with a grade
of "C" or better.
3321 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 3407 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
3406 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 2303 with a
grade of "C" or better.
3407 Mechanical 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 2303 with a grade of "C" or better. Laboratory fee required.
4171 Engineering Problems (0-0-1)
4271 Engineering Problems (0-0-2)
4371 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.
4175 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.
4181 Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1)
4182 Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1)
4183 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.
4195 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.
4275 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.
4303 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.
4309 Corrosion (3-0)
Application of electrochemistry and engineering principles to the corrosion, passivity, and protection of metals
and alloys. Prerequisite: MME 2303 or instructor approval.
4310 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 3407 with a grade of "C" or better.
4316 Failure Analysis (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 2303 and CE 2334 2334
, each with a grade of "C" or better.
4320 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.
4375 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.
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 4303 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 2303 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 3407 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 3407 with a
grade of "C" or better; MME 4303 and IE 3326.
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