Materials Science w/Lab MER213
A basic engineering science course dealing with crystal structure, imperfections in solids, diffusion, mechanical properties of metals, dislocations and strengthening mechanisms, phase diagrams, phase transformations in metals, structure and properties of ceramics, and polymeric structures. The principles formulated in materials science allow engineers to understand the nature and behavior of a wide variety of engineering materials. Includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite(s): CHM 101

Strength of Materials MER 214
A branch of applied mechanics that deals with the behavior of solid bodies subjected to various types of loading. The solid bodies considered in this course include axially-loaded members, shafts in torsion, thin shells, beams, and structures that are assemblies of these components. Strength of materials analysis determines the stresses, strains, and displacements produced by the loads. Includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite(s): MER 201 Corequisite(s): MER 214L CC: WAC

Advance Materials MER354
Advanced materials for engineers are introduced with a focus on the properties and applications of the materials. Several advanced materials currently in the research and development stage will also be introduced with a discussion of the needed infrastructure to bring the materials to production. Topics include composites, engineering alloys, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, nanomaterials, semiconductors and microelectronic fabrication, and superconductors. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: MER 213 or by permission of the instructor. CC: SET

Manufacturing Process MER362
This course aims to provide students with fundamentals of manufacturing processes and their interrelationships with product design and material properties. This course treats manufacturing practices through three primary elements: i) Material properties and their role in manufacturing, ii) Manufacturing processes analysis and selection for sustainable manufacturing, and iii) Manufacturing design, practice and integration. This course incorporates traditional manufacturing process design and selection, behavior and manufacturing property of materials, computer-aided manufacturing, emerging additive manufacturing.