CHEE 317 – Materials of Engineering

INSTRUCTOR:  William Chirdon, Ph.D.

OFFICE: Madison 216B

PHONE:  482-6564

E-MAIL:  wchirdon@louisiana.edu

TEXTBOOK:       

Smith, W.F., Hashemi, J. Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering., McGraw-Hill, 5^th Edition.  2010.

Topics Covered:

1. Atomic Structure and Bonding

2. Crystalline Structures

3. Solidification and Crystallization

4. Thermally Activated Processes, including Diffusion

5. Mechanical Properties of Materials

6. Phase Diagrams

7. Engineering Alloys

8. Polymers

GRADING POLICY:

Your grade will be calculated as follows

10% Homework

50% Tests

30% Final Exam (cumulative)

10% Participation  (attendance + initiative)

The instructor does not curve or offer extra credit.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: 

Please notify the instructor ahead of time for absences when possible and provide documentation upon return to avoid a grade penalty.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY: 

Don’t cheat!

HOMEWORK POLICY:

Discussion regarding assignments is encouraged, but do your own work. 

LATE HOMEWORK:

Homework can be turned in by 5pm the day after it is due for a 10% penalty, unless otherwise noted.  No credit will be given for assignments turned in later.