EMA 3010 Materials

The Instructor for this section ( 2966) is:

Professor John J. Mecholsky, Jr., Ph.D.
237A Rhines Hall
352 846-3345
jmech@mse.ufl.edu
Office Hours: Mon.: 3-4 PM; Tues.: 12-2 PM; Wed. 9:30-10:30 AM or by appointment.

Text: Reference Texts: Materials Science & Engineering, An Introduction, W. D. Callister, Jr. J. Wiley & Sons, NY (1997) 5th ed. [ISBN 0-471-13459-7]
Ref. Texts: Engineering Materials I, Ashby & Jones, Pergammon Press (1996); Engineering Materials II, M. F. Ashby & D. R. H. Jones Pergamon Press (1996,1980).

Goals
To introduce the student to problem solving techniques in materials science & engineering.
To demonstrate the common themes of property/structure relationships in materials.

Objectives of the Course
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
(1) Identify materials according to their classifications.
(2) Recognize and understand terminology associated with materials.
(3) Perform calculations for determination of density, strength, toughness, creep, fatigue and grain size for all material classes. (4) Use phase diagrams to determine the constitution of two-phase materials.
(5) Discuss and understand the role of structure on properties of materials.

Grading Policy Tests (Tests) ……….......................... 90%
Homework & Class Participation……....................... 10%
.......................................................................____ 100%

Miscellaneous Notes Requests for grade adjustments, regardless of reason will only be entertained for a period of one week [7 days] following the time the grade in question was returned to you. Once the deadline has passed, your grade will stand as is. This request must be made directly to the course instructor … no exceptions. Homework is due by 5:00PM of the date listed. Late homework will receive a reduction in grade of ten percent of the total/day (at 5:00 PM of the day in question) up to a maximum of 50 percent.

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