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Course Descriptions
MMAE 466
Properties of Ceramics
Thermal, optical, mechanical, electrical
and magnetic properties of ceramics
and their applications. Includes a review
of defect equilibria and ceramic
microstructures. Prerequisites: MS 201,
MMAE 361. (3-0-3)
MMAE 467
Fiber Reinforced Polymeric
Composite Materials
The materials, structure and fabrication
methods for fiber reinforced polymeric
composites will be discussed. Prediction
of mechanical properties such as stiffness
and strength. Prediction methods
for laminates. Thermal and diffusion
properties. Prerequisite: MMAE 202.
(3-0-3)
MMAE 489
Ferrous Products:
Metallurgy & Manufacture
Relationships between the engineering
properties of steels and the fundamental
aspects of steelmaking and shaping
technologies. Topics will include: the
behavior of high purity iron; effects of
interstitial and substitutional alloying
additions; metallurgical principles
of strength ductility, and toughness:
steelmaking and solidification;
post-solidification processing; and
micostructure and crystallographic
anisotropy. (3-0-3)
MMAE 491
Undergraduate Research
Student undertakes an independent
research project under the guidance of
an MMAE faculty member. Requires
approval of the MMAE Department
Undergraduate Studies Committee.
(Credit: Variable; three hours
maximum.)
MMAE 494
Undergraduate Design Project
Student undertakes an independent
design project under the guidance
of an MMAE faculty member. Requires
the approval of the MMAE Department
Undergraduate Studies Committee.
(Credit: Variable; three hours
maximum.)
MMAE 497
Undergraduate Special Topics
(Credit: Variable)
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Graduate Courses
Graduate courses are available to
degree-seeking undergraduate students
with the approval of the course instructor
and faculty adviser. See the current
IIT Bulletin: Graduate Programs for
course descriptions.
Materials Science
MS 201
Materials Science
The scientific principles determining the
structure of metallic, polymeric, ceramic,
semiconductor and composite materials;
electronic structure, atomic bonding,
atomic structure, microstructure and
macrostructure. The basic principles
of structure-property relationships
in the context of chemical, mechanical
and physical properties of materials.
Prerequisite: CHEM 124. (3-0-3)
Manufacturing
Technology
MT 301
Technical Communications
Communication formats found in
manufacturing environments. Identify,
analyze and practice verbal and written
communications exercises, which
include technical writing, word processing,
discussion leadership and
audio-visual and related graphic communications
enhancement. Credit not
granted for both MT 301 and ENGL
421. (3-0-3) (C)
MT 305
Computers in Manufacturing
Review and summary of various computer
applications in the manufacturing
environment. Hands-on proficiency
development with current software
packages supporting the manufacturing
enterprise. Networking, database management,
spreadsheet applications and
computer graphics. Classroom demonstration
and student homework occur
in place of scheduled lab time. (3-0-3)
MT311
Production and Operations
Introduces industrial engineering
concepts and prepares the learner to
perform fundamental engineering tasks.
These include design of work stands,
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human factors, work groups, plant
layout and equipment selection. (3-0-3)
MT 313
Materials in Manufacturing
Introduction to solid materials, including
metals, plastics and natural materials.
Mechanical, physical and electrical
properties of metals will be considered as
they relate to engineering applications
and manufacturing. Product integrity
and environmental aspects, such as disposal,
human acceptance and economic
considerations. (3-0-3)
MT 315
Manufacturing Enterprises
This course provides an introduction
to the world of manufacturing. The
world-wide evolution of manufacturing
will be considered, leading to today’s
competitive world. The range of manufacturing
activities will be reviewed.
The students will be introduced
to the organization and purpose of
manufacturing. (3-0-3)
MT 321
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Explores application of computer systems.
to manufacturing processes, such
as production planning and control,
product design, and quality control.
Prerequisite: MT 305. (3-0-3)
MT 323
Manufacturing Management
and Planning
This course introduces students
to various concepts of management,
specifically as applicable to manufacturing
companies. Management of people
and organization will be considered,
as well as concepts of forecasting and
strategic planning. Prerequisites:
MT 301, MT 305, MT 315. (3-0-3) (C)
MT 331
Product Design in Manufacturing
The array of products resulting from
manufacturing mandates close attention
to the relationship between product
design and other plant operations. This
course will introduce product design
and principles, such as value, structure,
and image, as well as such areas as
design planning and computer applications
in design. Prerequisite: MT 305.
(3-0-3) (C)