Course Syllabus
Course: ENGR 2165
Division: Natural Science and Math
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Title: Materials Science Lab - Mechanical
Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029
Catalog Description: ENGR 2165 is a laboratory course to accompany ENGR 2160. This lab will emphasize experiments related to materials processes and properties common to the Mechanical Engineering profession. Students will learn how to follow a test procedure along with techniques of measurement, data analysis and report writing. They will use observation and mathematical principles to summarize and communicate experimental results. Laboratory experiments will provide hands-on opportunities to deepen knowledge and understanding of the principles of material science that are taught in the companion course ENGR 2160. (Lab fee required.)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
Corequisites: ENGR 2160
Justification: This course is designed as a component of the standard preprofessional curriculum in engineering. As a foundational class, significant emphasis is placed on the process of problem solving and appropriate presentation of the analysis. Laboratory experiments will provide hands-on opportunities to deepen knowledge and understanding of the principles of material science that are taught in the companion course ENGR 2160.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to understand test specifications. This will be assessed via lab reports and optionally exams and/or quizzes.
Students will be able to use laboratory equipment to execute tests. This will be assessed via lab reports.
Students will be able to analyze test data and summarize results in written and graphical form. This will be assessed via lab reports.
Students will be able to understand the correlation between lab test results and concepts taught in the classroom. This will be assessed via lab reports.
Content:
The topics for this course will complement the material taught in the companion course ENGR 2160. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:• Fracture mechanics• Material properties • Material processingMethods of choosing among diverse test standards will be discussed.
Key Performance Indicators:
Lab Reports 40 to 100%
Quizzes and/or participation 0 to 20%
Exams 0 to 40%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Test specifications and supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be taught in a laboratory setting where students are expected to come prepared for the lab having read the lab procedure in advance. Student experiments are student-led in small laboratory groups to promote inclusive learning of all students among their peers. Students are provided with opportunities to support their fellow group partners, share their unique abilities, help support each other to improve the group performance as a whole and experience inclusive learning. Support is provided to the students throughout the lab by the instructor to assist with procedures, concepts, as well as creative and quantitative approaches to completing the lab packet. The structure of the course will be adjusted to address the needs of students coming from diverse backgrounds and varied levels of preparation for collegiate study.Student groups work together to determine lab results and collaborate to discover trends and outcomes for the class as a whole. Students are provided opportunities for success aswell as making mistakes and failing in a safe environment, where they can try again and apply what they have learned in the process. Students are reminded that our safe classroom environment provides them opportunities to falter and grow in the process, and is not a reflection of fixed, natural abilities, or lack thereof.
Instructional Mediums:
Lab
Maximum Class Size: 24
Optimum Class Size: 24
