FINAL Learning Outcomes for Engineering Materials TAG Course 9-30-16 - Course learning outcomes and assessment

Sep 2, 2026

This course learning outcomes document outlines the credit hour recommendation (3 semester hours) and states that there are no prerequisites. It defines a general course scope focused on the physical and chemical properties of engineering materials and the technical knowledge needed to select suitable materials and treatment processes for engineering applications. It covers production processes and limitations for plastics, metals, ceramics, composites, cemented carbides, and testing methods used to specify design requirements. Essential outcomes include linking material origin and structure, interpreting key mechanical properties, describing steel production steps, evaluating the effects of composition changes and treatments, and selecting appropriate engineering materials based on properties. Learning outcomes are verified through classroom and laboratory experiences.

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Course overview

Credit hours and prerequisites

General course description

Essential learning outcomes

Materials structure and origin

Mechanical properties for selection

Steel production processes

Composition changes and treatments

Selecting appropriate materials

| Credit Hour Recommendation:
3 Semester Hours | | --- | | Pre-Requisite:
None | | Related TAG: Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology | | General Course Description:
This course covers the basic physical and chemical properties of materials, structures, and technical information required to select appropriate materials and treatment processes that could be used in engineering applications. Also covered are the limitations and production processes of material such as plastics, metals, ceramics, composites, cemented carbides, and other materials and variety of testing methods used for selection and specifying design specifications. Learning outcomes are achieved through various in class and laboratory experiences. | | Student learning outcomes marked with an asterisk (*) are essential and must be met. | | 1. Describe how engineering materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites are related in origin and structural characteristics, such as crystal structure, organic composition and properties, basic chemistry and atomic structure.* | | 2. Explain the mechanical properties that must be reviewed when making materials selections including hardness, modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, yield strength, and shear strength.* | | 3. Describe how steels are made including alloying and primary processes, such as melting, casting, hot rolling, and cold rolling.* | | 4. Describe how modifying chemical compositions, cold working, and heat treatments alter material properties.* | | 5. Select the appropriate engineering materials based upon their properties.* | | Name | Institution | | --- | --- | | Dan Burklo (Lead) | Northwest State Community College | | Sudershan Jetley | Bowling Green State University | | Shane Bendele | Columbus State Community College | | Thomas Looker | Edison State Community College | | Rob Speckert | Miami University | | Scott Dilling | The University of Akron | | Janet Dong | University of Cincinnati | | Randy Wharton | Zane State College |

FAQs

What are the course credit hour recommendation and prerequisites?

The course recommends 3 semester hours and lists no prerequisites.

What topics are included in the course description?

It covers physical and chemical properties, material selection and treatment processes, production processes for plastics, metals, ceramics, composites, cemented carbides, and testing methods used to set design specifications.

Which learning outcomes are marked as essential?

Essential outcomes include describing relationships between materials’ origin and structural characteristics, explaining mechanical properties used in selection, describing how steels are made, and describing how composition changes, cold working, and heat treatments alter properties, culminating in selecting appropriate engineering materials based on their properties.

Sep 2, 2026

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