The University of New Mexico
MST: Materials Science Technology Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
MST101 The course will introduce fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering, as applied to engineering disciplines. Students will learn about the structure of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials and how engineering properties are derived from structure. Students will also learn how processing can be used to change the structure and therefore properties and uses of materials. Prerequisites: high school diploma or GED; MATH 121 or higher; ENGL 101 or higher; CHEM 111L or higher.
  The course will introduce fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering, as applied to engineering disciplines. Students will learn about the structure of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials and how engineering properties are derived from structure. Students will also learn how processing can be used to change the structure and therefore properties and uses of materials. Prerequisites: high school diploma or GED; Math 121 or higher; Engl 101 or higher; Chem 111L or higher.
MST101L The course will introduce fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering, as applied to engineering disciplines. Students will learn about the structure of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials and how engineering properties are derived from structure. Students will also learn how processing can be used to change the structure and therefore properties and uses of materials. Prerequisites: high school diploma or GED; Math 121 or higher; Engl 101 or higher; Chem 111L or higher.
MST102 The course will build upon the fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering, as applied to engineering disciplines, and as introduced in Introduction to Materials Science I. Students will learn about the structure of ceramics, polymers, and composite materials and how corrosion resistance and other properties are derived from structure. Students will also learn about materials selection and design considerations, and the economic, environmental, and societal issues in materials science and engineering. Prerequisite: MST 101L
  The course will build upon the fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering, as applied to engineering disciplines, and as introduced in Introduction to Materials Science I. Students will learn about the structure of ceramics, polymers, and composite materials and how corrosion resistance and other properties are derived from structure. Students will also learn about materials selection and design considerations, and the economic, environmental, and societal issues in materials science and engineering. Prerequisite: MST 101L.
MST102L The course will build upon the fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering, as applied to engineering disciplines, and as introduced in Introduction to Materials Science I. Students will learn about the structure of ceramics, polymers, and composite materials and how corrosion resistance and other properties are derived from structure. Students will also learn about materials selection and design considerations, and the economic, environmental, and societal issues in materials science and engineering. Prerequisite: MST 101L.
MST104 Microstructural characterization is the study of the interrelationship between structural characteristics and the physical and mechanical properties of metals, alloys and nonmetallic materials such as ceramics, polymers and composites. This course provides an overview of various techniques and their underlying principles. These include: optical microscopy; electron microscopy and related analytical techniques; X-ray, electron and neutron diffraction; and surface analysis. The students will also gain an understanding of the nature and origins of microstructural features, preparation techniques and differentiation between the true microstructure and preparation artifacts. Prerequisites: MATH 123, MST 101TT, MST 102T, or equivalent.
MST109 Processing of materials plays a large role in determining their properties and performance. The objective of this course is to review processing and manufacturing techniques for metals, ceramics, polymers and composite materials. Topics to be covered include metal casting, processing of polymers and polymer matrix composites, powder processing of metals and ceramics, metal forming, machining and grinding, heat treatment of metals, joining processes, processing of integrated circuits, and electronics assembly and packaging. Prerequisites: MST 102L
  Processing of materials plays a large role in determining their properties and performance. The objective of this course is to review processing and manufacturing techniques for metals, ceramics, polymers and composite materials. Topics to be covered include metal casting, processing of polymers and polymer matrix composites, powder processing of metals and ceramics, metal forming, machining and grinding, heat treatment of metals, joining processes, processing of integrated circuits, and electronics assembly and packaging. Prerequisites: MST 102L.
MST109L Processing of materials plays a large role in determining their properties and performance. The objective of this course is to review processing and manufacturing techniques for metals, ceramics, polymers and composite materials. Topics to be covered include metal casting, processing of polymers and polymer matrix composites, powder processing of metals and ceramics, metal forming, machining and grinding, heat treatment of metals, joining processes, processing of integrated circuits, and electronics assembly and packaging. Prerequisites: MST 102L.
MST110 Origin of mechanical properties of metals and polymers and the concepts are used to explain how various methods are used to strengthen materials. Property measurement and data interpretation. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic mechanical behavior of metals and polymers. The origin of mechanical properties in engineering materials is discussed from a fundamental viewpoint and the concepts are used to explain how various methods used to strengthen materials actually work. Properties such as tensile strength, ductility, elastic modulus, hardness, fatigue life, and toughness are covered in this seminar. Prerequisite: MATH 123
MST112 Phase transformations strongly infl uence microstructural development. The objective of this course is to introduce students to important concepts associated with phase transformations. The course will review topics of thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations as well as diffusion and nucleation and growth. The course will also introduce the topics of precipitation, martensitic transformations and ordering reactions. Prerequisite: MST 102L. Corequisite: MST 104L.
  Phase transformations strongly influence microstructural development. The objective of this course is to introduce students to important concepts associated with phase transformations. The course will review topics of thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations as well as diffusion and nucleation and growth. The course will also introduce the topics of precipitation, martensitic transformations and ordering reactions. Prerequisite: MST 102T. Corequisite: MST 104.
MST112L Phase transformations strongly infl uence microstructural development. The objective of this course is to introduce students to important concepts associated with phase transformations. The course will review topics of thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations as well as diffusion and nucleation and growth. The course will also introduce the topics of precipitation, martensitic transformations and ordering reactions. Prerequisite: MST 102L. Corequisite: MST 104L.
MST193  
MST296 CR/NC. Restriction: permission of Applied Technologies Curriculum Coordinator.

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