MET 482 - Plastics and Composites

Description:
Composition, characteristics, and classifications of plastics and composite materials incorporating industrial applications, processing, and fabrication. Design, prediction, and testing of plastic and composite structures. Formerly MET 382, students may not receive credit for both.This course consists of four hours of lecture plus an associated lab for 2 hours a week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (CHEM 111 and CHEM 111LAB), or (CHEM 181 and CHEM 181LAB). Co-requisites: MET 482LAB.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Classify and identify polymers and composites in engineering context.
Characterize polymer constituents and describe their life cycle.
Design and process polymers and composites to obtain predicted properties.
Fabricate basic polymer/composite parts.
Select and improve polymer/composite processes for increased manufacturing efficiency.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/5/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg