MECE 2140: Engineering Materials Lab

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Description: This course will give you an exposure of a typical industrial experience as faced by an engineer on a daily basis. It will develop your skills to solve engineering problems using typical equipment an engineer uses on a daily basis. Communication, teamwork, application of scientific principles, and familiarity with industrial standards are key concepts an engineer must build as early as possible. This course will help you build these strengths. To help you improve these skills in these areas, this class will require you to participate, record, and present the results of several engineering experiments with specific focus on materials. You will understand the differences between various metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites and their applicability in various design environments. You will familiarize yourself with various tools to characterize these varied materials and means to improve their characteristics to suit a specific engineering need.