Academics / Courses / DescriptionsMAT_SCI 390-1: Process and Experimental Design
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Prerequisites
MatSci 316-2, MatSci 351-2, or consent of instructor. MatSci 331 recommended. MatSci 390-1 is a prerequisite for MatSci 390-2Description
This course introduces students to the field of process engineering and how materials scientists and engineers play a crucial role within this field. Students will learn about materials processing techniques used in research and industrial settings through two in-depth case studies (each covered in about 4 weeks). Within each case study, students will learn and utilize the systems design approach and design of experiments in order to optimize processing-structure-property-performance relationships to achieve defined goals. Ultimately, these case studies will prepare students to define their own problems in materials science and engineering, culminating in a formal proposal submission to seed projects in MatSci 390-2. Students will develop core competencies in experimental decision making, problem identification, gap analysis, and technical communication.
Relationship to Department Objectives: Supports 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16
Textbook: Design and Analysis of Experiments, 9th edition, D. C. Montgomery; 6th edition or greater is acceptable.