The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Engineering Materials Science Course Syllabus

Summer 2017

ENME 3400-0 CRN 31553 3 hours

Instructor: Ron Goulet, PhD

Phone and Email: cell: (423) 903-9036 ron-goulet@utc.edu

Office Location and Hours: EMCS 432 by appt.

Course Meeting Days, Time, and Location: MTWR 8:00-10:00 EMCS403

Course Catalog Description: Study of the science of solid materials, including metals, ceramics,
plastics, and semiconductors. Nature and fundamental characteristics stressed. Atomic and macroscopic
perspectives. Fall and summer semesters.

Course Fees: Differential course fee will be assessed, $56/credit hour.

Course Student Learning Outcomes: The learner will know and understand the basic materials science
concepts and applications and will demonstrate this knowledge and understanding directly through
completion of problem solving assignments, quizzes, exams and presentations.

a. Course outcomes: After completion of the course students are expected to be able to:
Students will be able to apply basic principles of chemistry and physics in describing materials
behaviors
Students will be able to describe the behaviors of metals and metal alloys, polymers, and
ceramics
Students will understand the effects of environmental exposures on various materials

b. The following outcomes are addressed by the course: This course supports student outcomes

(a) (BSME) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;

(e) (BSME) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
(k) (BSME) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.

Course Pre-Requisites: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1110L, PHYS 2310 or department head approval.

Course Materials/Resources: Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering; 5th ed.; Smith &
Hashemi, McGraw Hill, 2010.

Course Assessments and Requirements:

Coursework: 12-14 sets of individual or team-based coursework will be assigned, collected and scored.
This in-class and out-of-class work will include miscellaneous end-of-chapter problem sets and project
activities that may include: How its made, Jeopardy and Design a Test.
Exams: Two online exams may be administered.
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Grading Scale:
Computation of the Semester Grade shall weigh coursework 50% and exams 50%. Final numerical
scores will be computed with weights as described above. Final letter grades will be assigned in
accordance with the UTC Student Handbook as follows:
A (90%) represents superior performance in the course.
B (80%) represents commendable performance in the essentials of the course.
C (70%) represents acceptable performance in the essentials of the course.
D (60%) represents marginal performance below the acceptable standards of university work.
F (<60%) indicates unqualified failure and the necessity for repeating the course to obtain credit.

Scoring of Coursework
The coursework will include end-of-the-chapter problems of the short narrative type and the formula type.
Narrative responses MUST BE IN THE STUDENTS OWN WORDS. Any plagiarized response will
result in an irredeemable score of zero for the entire assignment. In the scoring of the formula problems,
a result is deemed Correct if numerical value agrees with the Answer Key value +/- 4% AND if
properly labeled with correct UNITS. Incorrect UNITS or missing UNITS incur ~15% deduct.
A numerically incorrect result is marked with an x and earns 0% credit. Zero partial credit (or 100%
deduct) for incorrect results flowing from a genuine attempt may seem harsh or severe, especially if the
error is minor. However, Checker tools will be provided that permit each student to verify the numerical
correctness of their results PRIOR to submitting.

Scoring of Exams
On-line exams consist of numerical formula type problems where a result is deemed Correct if
numerical value agrees with the Answer Key value +/- 4%. A numerically incorrect result earns 0% credit
however three attempts will be permitted such that full credit (20 pts) is earned if correct on first
attempt, 75% credit (15 pts) if correct after 2 nd attempt and 50% credit (10 pts) if correct after 3 rd attempt.

Attendance Policy: Lectures: Optional Students who actively participate in lectures tend to earn better
grades. They participate in the in-class assignments, hear the important announcements, experience the
material as presented, and pick up the various hints and pointers provided along the way which are hard
to get from copied notes. Regular participation in lectures is the best way to succeed in the course. While
the instructor will assist students throughout the semester, if you have not been attending lectures
regularly and seek help from the instructor, do not be surprised if the first suggestion is for you to start
attending lectures!! That said, life gets in the way and some absences may be excused. However, with an
excused absence, students are still responsible to make up any missed in-class assignments and to remain
informed regarding all aspects of the course including the materials covered in a missed lecture as well as
changes to the schedule, changes to an assignment and changes to this syllabus.
Exams: Mandatory. If you miss an exam, you will get zero for the test.

Policy for Late/Missing Work: Late work receives no credit

Email Submittal of Assignments:

At your option, any assignment may be submitted as an emailed attachment. However, to receive any
credit, the electronic submittal must be received by the start of class on the scheduled due date AND be
formatted as a SINGLE PDF document further described below.
Work that does not generally comply will be returned ungraded.

The single PDF document must include the original individualized assignment document with numerical
results in the space provided plus supporting handwritten work*. The single PDF document must be
named with students Last name followed by a space First name followed by a space and assignment
number; for example: Smith Ginny A1.PDF. Here is a simple process to create the single PDF file: 1.
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Enter/type the result with units directly into the individualized MS Word document and save; 2. Create a
legible image of the supporting hand written work with a scanner or camera. 3. Convert and merge the
MS Word and hand written work into a single PDF document using Adobe Pro or any free online site such
as: https://online2pdf.com/ 4. Rename the PDF document file to include your name and assignment
number, for example: Lastname Firstname A1.pdf. Submit as an attachment to email addressed to: ron-
goulet@utc.edu.

*If supporting work is completed using Maple or Excel, name the worksheet with Last name First name and submit as a second
email attachment.

Preliminary Schedule (subject to change w/o notice)

Lecture Date Chapter Topic Due
1 17-May 2 Atomic Bonding & Structure
2 18-May 3 Crystal Structure A2
3 22-May 3 Crystal Structure
4 23-May 4 Solidification A3
5 24-May 5 Thermal Processes & Diffusion A4
6 25-May 5 Thermal Processes & Diffusion
7 29-May 6 Mechanical Props I A5
8 30-May 6 Mechanical Props I
9 31-May 7 Mechanical Props II A6
10 1-Jun 7 Mechanical Props II
11 5-Jun 8 Phase Diagrams A7
12 6-Jun 8 Phase Diagrams Exam1 Chs 2-7
13 7-Jun 9 Engineering Alloys A8
14 8-Jun 9 Engineering Alloys
15 12-Jun 10 Polymers A9
16 13-Jun 11 Ceramics A10
17 14-Jun 12 Composites A11
18 15-Jun 13 Corrosion A12
19 19-Jun 13 Corrosion
20 20-Jun 14 Electrical Props A13
21 21-Jun 14 Electrical Props
22 22-Jun Last Class A14
none 27-Jun Exam2 Chs 8-14