Engineering Materials - Introduction to
Class Number: DRAFT1 10606159-1 - Engineering Materials - Intro
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
Course Description
10-606-159 ENGINEERING MATERIALS - INTRO ...exposure to engineering materials, their properties, and behavior. Topics will include: material types, material testing, mechanical properties, heat treatment and materials selection. (Corequisites: 10-804-197, College Algebra & Trig w Apps OR 10-804-195, College Algebra w Apps AND 10-804-196, Trigonometry w Apps OR 10-804-113 Tech Math 1A)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Investigate the nature and structure of materials.
- Differentiate the major families of materials.
- Analyze the properties of solid materials.
- Evaluate the corrosion of metals.
- Document the fundamental electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials.
- Differentiate thermal processing and surface treatment of metals.
- Differentiate ferrous and nonferrous metals.
- Differentiate polymers and plastics.
- Differentiate natural and synthetic rubber.
- Evaluate the properties of adhesives, caulks, and sealants.
- Analyze the properties of wood.
- Analyze the properties of ceramics.
- Differentiate ceramic processing technologies.
- Differentiate primary composite types.
- Differentiate composite processing technologies
Class Details
- Class Number:
- DRAFT1 10606159-1 - Engineering Materials - Intro
- Location:
- NWTC Green Bay
- Date:
- -
- Delivery:
- In-Person
- Term:
- 2026 Spring Session 1
Class Notes
This class will meet in ET214 on the first day.
Meetings Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 - 3/16/2026 |
Monday/Wednesday
1:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
Green Bay Campus Room ET214
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| 1/21/2026 - 3/16/2026 |
Monday/Wednesday
1:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
Green Bay Campus Room AG115
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