Engineering Materials - Introduction to

Class Number: DRAFT1 10606159-1 - Engineering Materials - Intro
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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

  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Investigate the nature and structure of materials.
  2. Differentiate the major families of materials.
  3. Analyze the properties of solid materials.
  4. Evaluate the corrosion of metals.
  5. Document the fundamental electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials.
  6. Differentiate thermal processing and surface treatment of metals.
  7. Differentiate ferrous and nonferrous metals.
  8. Differentiate polymers and plastics.
  9. Differentiate natural and synthetic rubber.
  10. Evaluate the properties of adhesives, caulks, and sealants.
  11. Analyze the properties of wood.
  12. Analyze the properties of ceramics.
  13. Differentiate ceramic processing technologies.
  14. Differentiate primary composite types.
  15. Differentiate composite processing technologies

Class Details

Class Number:
DRAFT1 10606159-1 - Engineering Materials - Intro
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2027 Spring Session 1

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2027 - 3/15/2027 Monday/Wednesday
1:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Green Bay Campus Room ET214
1/20/2027 - 3/15/2027 Monday/Wednesday
1:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Green Bay Campus Room AG115
Estimated Cost:
$525.00

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