MET 483 - Ceramics and Composites

Description:
Composition, characterization, and classification of ceramics and related composite materials incorporating industrial applications, processing, and fabrication. Design, prediction, and testing of ceramic and composite structures. This course consists of four hours of lecture plus an associated two hour lab per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (CHEM 111 and CHEM 111LAB), or (CHEM 181 and CHEM 181LAB). Co-requisites: MET 483LAB.

Credits: (4)

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

Classify and identify ceramics & composites in an engineering context
Characterize ceramic composition, structure and properties
Design and process ceramics and composites to obtain predicted properties
Fabricate basic ceramic/composite parts
Select and improve ceramic/composite processes for increased manufacturing efficiency

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/5/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg