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EGEN 305 - Mechanics of Materials (equiv 205) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Treats the elastic properties of materials plus the elastic and stability properties of members. Includes the special subjects of stress, strain, tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending and other force effects as they occur in beams, columns, other structural members, and joints.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201 & M 172 . Course generally offered year round.
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EGEN 306 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Studies mechanical properties of common construction materials used by industry. Wood, mortar and concrete, as well as ferrous and nonferrous materials will be observed under compression, tension, bending, buckling and fatigue situations. Hardness and impact testing is also conducted. Familiarization with three generations of tension-compression testers is acquired by the students. Extensive report writing is required.
Prerequisite or coequisites: EGEN 305 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 318 - Computer Applications for Engineers 2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The concepts of concurrent engineering and computer aided engineering analysis are introduced. The integration of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with engineering computer graphics will be used by the student to solve engineering design problems.
Prerequisite(s): EMEC 215 Corequisite(s): Pre/Co-Requisite EGEN 305 Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 324 - Applied Thermodynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of energy and its transformation, the processes involved and properties of the substances employed. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, available energy, ideal gases, the phases of pure substances, mixtures and psychometry. Selected applications are covered as time permits.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 325 - Engineering Economic Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the time value of money and financial calculations. Provides a basis for the economic evaluation of engineering projects. Problems assigned deal with the methods of determining returns on engineering investments, comparing alternatives, and determining the economic life of equipment.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 335 - Fluid Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of fluids at rest or in motion. Fluids may be liquids, vapors, gases or combinations of these. The effects of static forces and compressibility are given special attention. Kinematics, dynamic, flow, flow resistance, and physical effects of flow are considered in detail for moving fluids.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201 & M 172 . Course generally offered year round.
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EGEN 336 - Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Experiments in fluid mechanics, demonstrating principles studied in EGEN 335 .
Prerequisite or corequisites: EGEN 335 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 434 - Applied Thermodynamics II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A continuation of EGEN 324 , Thermodynamics I. Topics include energy conversion as in steam power generation, fuel cells, cogeneration and combined cycle plants.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EGEN 474 - Intro to Micro/nanoelectromechanical Systems 2 credits (3 hrs Lec)
This course covers the theory and application of MEMS and NEMS from a standpoint of design, fabrication, and characterization.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or instructor approval.
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EGEN 488 - Fund of Engineering Exam 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Preparation for professional employment, development of professional attitudes and conduct, ethical considerations, employer-employee relations. Students must take FE exam to complete course requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Limited to graduating seniors. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 489W - Engineering Design I 2 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
A capstone engineering course that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by local industry. Projects may require application of knowledge and/or talents in the diverse areas of Mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, and personnel interaction. Written reports are required and must be prepared with word processors, spread sheets, data base software and CAD packages where appropriate. At the conclusion of the semester, an oral presentation to peers, faculty, and practicing engineers is expected.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 318 & Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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EGEN 492 - Independent Study (Variable)
A special study at the senior or graduate level of some area of Engineering or engineering design. The student is expected to show initiative and originality under minimum supervision. A written report of accomplishment may be required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing and/or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EGEN 494 - Seminar/Workshop 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Investigations in the engineering field and its many problems. Students will present research papers, make field trips to industrial plants and discuss problems with practicing, off-campus engineers.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
A course designed to give credit for academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EGEN 499W - Engineering Design II 2 credits (Hrs: 0 Lec., 3 Lab)
The second semester of a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by local industry. Students shall complete the design. Cross listed with EELE 489W .
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 489W . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EGEN 513 - Wood Analysis and Design 3 credits Hrs.: 3 lec
To develop a general familiarity with the structural design of wood structures. This includes concepts of general structural analysis and design as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305
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EGEN 514 - Steel Analysis and Design 3 credits Hrs.: 3 Lec
To develop a general familiarity with the structural design of steel structures. This includes concepts of general structural analysis and design as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305
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EGEN 530 - Energy Issues Analysis 3 credits
Covers a wide variety of energy issues and requires students to evaluate feasibility from economic (will it make or lose money), engineering (can it be done technically and practically), and other (does it pollute, how much, and can it be mitigated/remediated, are there political issues, etc.) viewpoints. It is a capping course that has the students critically analyze energy issues using what they’ve learned.
Course generally offered spring semester.
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EMAT 251 - Materials Structures & Properties 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The structure and bonding within metals, ceramics, and polymers are reviewed and their impact on various physical and mechanical properties are explored. The types of defects at the atomic to micron length scales are described. Their impact on material properties and performance is reviewed and how this relationship is exploited in engineering described. Attention is paid to photonic, magnetic, electronic and thermal properties of materials.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141 and M 172 , or consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMAT 351 - Fundamentals of Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Bonding and structure in metallic materials are reviewed. Basic deformation and phase transformation mechanisms important for materials engineering are discussed, with an emphasis on relating properties to structure and processing. Topics include strength, toughness, ductility, dislocations, phase diagrams, alloying, phase transformations, strengthening mechanisms, heat treatment, and solidification in metal systems including the processing and properties of plain carbon steels.
Prerequisite(s): EMAT 251 or EGEN 213 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMAT 353 - Microstructural Interpretation 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
A laboratory course designed to develop skills, experience and knowledge of metallographic preparation and analysis. Simple metal systems are analyzed with the metallurgical microscope complemented by other tools. Applications of phase diagrams, hardness and other data to interpretation of microstructures. Laboratory experiments are performed requiring engineering reports. Laboratory safety is emphasized.
Corequisite(s): EMAT 351 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMAT 354 - Materials Engineering & Design Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
This is a continuation of Microstructural Interpretation but includes applications to ceramic and polymeric systems. Experiments are performed in heat treating, casting, working, and mechanical testing of materials. Evaluation and interpretation of the materials are incorporated. Laboratory safety is emphasized.
Corequisite(s): EMAT 472. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMAT 362 - Ceramic Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Deals with processing and properties of ceramic solids pertinent to their use as engineering materials, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties and their relationships to microstructure, crystal structure and phase equilibria.
Prerequisite(s): EMAT 351 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMAT 444 - Casting & Solidification 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Theory of solidification is reviewed including heat flow, nucleation and growth kinetics, solute distribution, constitutional undercooling, and grain and sub-grain structure. Both micro and macro forms of segregation are examined. Different casting methods and molding materials are characterized and compared. Casting concerns and special handling techniques for particular alloys systems are discussed. Methodologies for mold design are covered. Feeding, gating and risering systems are studied with the aid of fluid dynamics. Models regarding the formation of casting defects, porosity and hot-tearing, are outlined. Student must prepare an extensive literature review on a selected topic. Crosslisted with EMAT 544.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 460 - Polymeric Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers chemical structure, mechanical and other properties related to the use of polymeric materials for engineering applications. Design considerations unique to polymeric materials are presented and applied.
Prerequisite(s): EMAT 351 and consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 463 - Composite Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides an introduction to the materials selection, mechanical performance, structural design, and processing of composite materials. Includes methodology for prediction of composite properties based on monolithic materials properties and geometry. Polymeric, ceramic and metallic composites are emphasized along with engineering and design applications. The course culminates with a composite design project. Crosslisted with EMAT 563.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 and consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 471 - Materials Characterization & Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course provides an introduction to the theory of X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectrometry, and Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX) Microanalysis and includes a laboratory component where the techniques for data collection and data interpretation are demonstrated and discussed. Students must register for EMAT 471 Lab.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMAT 472 - Materials Engineering & Design 2 Credits (Hrs. 2 lec)
Students apply principles learned to the selection of materials and fabrication methods for the manufacture of components. Several case studies are drawn from engineering alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, and natural materials. The course culminates in a design report, which is reviewed by the instructor during the semester and submitted by the student as a final design document prior to semester’s end.
Prerequisite(s): ; or Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMAT 475 - Corrosion 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to the study of the degradation of materials and how it may be retarded or prevented. Applications to metals (i.e., corrosion) as well as to plastics and coatings are detailed. The student will be required to submit a report identifying an industrial corrosion problem, the form of the degradation, collecting literature concerning recent research dealing with the particular form, formulating a recommended solution to the problem, providing an estimate of the cost of the proposed solution, and reporting the results in an acceptable final report.
Prerequisite(s): EMET 307 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMAT 523 - Advanced Thermodynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The application of solution thermodynamics to M&ME systems is examined with particular emphasis on the construction, interpretation, and utilization of multiple component phase diagrams. Crosslisted with EMAT 423.
Prerequisite(s): EMET 307 (or equivalent), Senior or Graduate Standing, and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 530 - Energy Issues Analysis 3 credits
Covers a wide variety of energy issues and requires students to evaluate feasibility from economic (will it make or lose money), engineering (can it be done technically and practically), and other (does it pollute, how much, and can it be mitigated/remediated, are there political issues, etc.) viewpoints. It is a capping course that has the students critically analyze energy issues using what they’ve learned.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 544 - Casting & Solidification 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Theory of solidification is reviewed including heat flow, nucleation and growth kinetics, solute distribution, constitutional undercooling, and grain and sub-grain structure. Both micro and macro forms of segregation are examined. Different casting methods and molding materials are characterized and compared. Casting concerns and special handling techniques for particular alloys systems are discussed. Methodologies for mold design are covered. Feeding, gating and risering systems are studied with the aid of fluid dynamics. Models regarding the formation of casting defects, porosity and hot-tearing, are outlined. Student must prepare an extensive literature review on a select topic. Crosslisted with EMAT 444.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 563 - Composite Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
Provides an introduction to the materials selection, mechanical performance, structural design, and processing of composite materials. Includes methodology for prediction of composite properties based on monolithic materials properties and geometry. Polymeric, ceramic and metallic composites are emphasized along with engineering and design applications. The course culminates with a composite design project. Crosslisted with EMAT 463.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 and consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 569 - Failure Analysis & Design Life 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Application of the principles of physical and mechanical metallurgy to failure analysis. Methodologies are developed to solve failures including an analysis of stress state and loading. Fractography is characterized for different types of failures. Models for crack initiation and crack propagation are presented. Fatigue S/N curves and fracture mechanics are used to predict design life. The role of corrosion on design life is considered. Principles of nondestructive evaluation are introduced. Case histories of past failures are reviewed and analyzed. Student must prepare an extensive literature review on a select topic.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 570 - Mechanical Behavior Of Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Treats mechanical properties and behavior of materials with regard to stress and strain. Plastic deformation of crystalline materials is considered. Relationships between microstructure and mechanical strength are developed. Mechanisms for fracture, creep and fatigue are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 571 - SEM/EDX 3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec.,3 Lab)
Continuation of MetE 4710 with a complete focus on materials characterization and analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX) with applications to Mineral Liberation Analysis (MLA). Theory, principles and techniques are presented in detail. Enrollment will be limited.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 575 - Biomaterials 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 580 - Nanoscale Materials & Technology 3 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)
Examines the technology and creation of functional materials, devices and systems through the control of matter on the nanometer scale (1-100 nm) from the top down as well as the bottom up including the exploitation of novel phenomena and properties (physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and electrical).
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMAT 584 - Electrical, Optical & Magnetic Properties of Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Concepts introduced at the undergraduate level are expanded upon relative to the electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials. Topics include the electron as a particle and wave, bonding, free electron theory, bond theory of solids, semiconductors, dielectric materials, magnetic materials, lasers, superconductivity, optical properties.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 298 - Internship 0 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience and related to the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences which includes undergraduate research and temporary (e.g., summer) employment. Students have interned with numerous companies including ASARCO, Barrick Gold, Freeport-McMoRan, INL, Kaiser Aluminum, MSE-TA, NASA, Newmont, Rio Tinto, and Stillwater Mining.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 421 - Selected Topics 2 - 4 credits (Variable)
Variety of course topics are covered annually. Examples during the last several years include Industrial Minerals Processing; Construction of Stability Diagrams; Modeling of Aqueous Systems, and Material Selection for the Extractive Industries.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 492 - Special Topics 1 - 4 credits (Variable)
Covers topics of specific interest in the field of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. Recent examples included Recovery of Nickel-Cobalt; Nuclear Reactor Materials; Chemical Equilibrium and Speciation; and JKSimMet Modeling of Comminution. May be repeated more than once.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 498 - Internship 0 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences which includes undergraduate research and temporary (e.g., summer) employment. Companies offering internship include BHP, Kennecott, Newmont, Placer Dome, REC, Stillwater BMR & Refinery, FLSmidth, and Western Zirconium.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing and Consent. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 595 - Special Topics 1 - 4 credits (Variable)
Covers selected topics of specific interest in the field of M&ME. The topic will be designated at the time it is offered. May meet with EMET/EMAT 495.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 597 - M&ME Problems 1 - 4 credits (Variable)
An individual laboratory, library or design problem is assigned which requires reports on some phase of metallurgical & materials engineering. May be repeated more than once.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 599 - Thesis Research 1 - 8 credits (Variable)
To do this, we need to change the name of our MS. An original problem selected by the student and the advisor requiring the writing and submission of a thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
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EMAT & EMET 697 - Special Problems 1 - 8 credits (Variable)
Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.
Prerequisite(s): Consent. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EMAT & EMET 699 - Dissertation 1 - 8 credits (Variable)
Doctoral dissertation research activities.
Prerequisite(s): Consent. Course offered on demand.
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EMEC 215 - Introduction to Modeling for Mechanical Engineers 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Concepts of concurrent engineering and computer aided design are introduced. The use of computer aided design (CAD) software and engineering computer graphics will enable the student to create three-dimensional computer models and engineering drawings of typical mechanical component.
Prerequisite(s): M 172 and EGEN 101 and EGEN 102 Generally offered in the 2nd semester
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EMEC 291 - Intro to CAD Modeling 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Concepts of concurrent engineering and computer aided design are introduced. The use of computer aided design (CAD) software and engineering computer graphics will enable the student to create three-dimensional computer models and engineering drawings of typical mechanical component.
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EMEC 326 - Fundamentals of Heat Transfer 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, boiling and radiation, fluid flow with forced and natural convection, heat exchanger analysis, and selected applications. The emphasis of the course is on heat transfer principles.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 ; Corequisite(s): EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMEC 402 - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Covers practical application and experimentation in the areas of energy conversion, heat transfer, power cycles, HVAC, dynamics, kinematics, vibration analysis and balancing.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 , EGEN 434 , EMEC 326 , and EMEC 455 .
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EMEC 415 - Finite Element Analysis and Solid Modeling 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Multi-disciplinary applications of the finite element method as a numerical technique for analyzing engineering problems. Use of computer assisted design software to design components, generate machining code (NC) and controlling additive manufacturing processes (STL). Applications from the areas of structural analysis, heat flow and manufacturing will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 318 & EGEN 213 , EMET 255.
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EMEC 429 - Mechanical Component Design Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
The course is to familiarize students with machine shop practices and components of real machines. Machine tool operation will be experienced by the students and they will have to justify the design of machine components such as connecting rods, landing gear struts, hypoid gearing, bearings use in real machines.
Prerequisite or corequisites: EMEC 455 . Course offered on demand.
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EMEC 445 - Mechanical Vibrations 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of the motions and accelerations of moving components and the resulting inertial effects, vibrations, balancing, critical speeds, and effects of friction on motion and forces.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 202 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMEC 448 - Heating,Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course covers the fundamentals of heating, ventilating and air conditioning of commercial and industrial buildings. Topics include conduction, convection and radiative heat transfer, building heating and cooling systems, lighting systems, typical pneumatic and electronic HVAC control systems and system design. Attention is given to recent developments in costs for applications in commercial and industrial heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMEC 449 - HVAC Systems Design 3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 6 Lab)
Elements of producing a design project on schedule within budget and correctly. Involves individual and team project work in designing systems, selecting equipment, and estimating loads, energy consumption and operating costs for applications in commercial and industrial heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
Prerequisite(s): EMEC 448 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMEC 455 - Mechanical Component Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of the fundamentals of mechanical design such as safety factors, shafting, belts, fasteners, welded connections, bearings, gearing, and lubrication. An important part of the course is the selection of the proper material for specific applications.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMET 194 - M&ME Workshop 1 credit
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EMET 232 - Introduction to Mineral Processing 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec)
An introduction to processing methods and equipment, particularly those utilized in the mining industry. Topics include material balances, size analysis, crushing, grinding, classification, flotation, leaching, magnetic, gravity and electrostatic separations. Applications to recycling and aggregate/concrete industries are discussed. A major design problem is given to cover process design and material balances.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141 1st
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EMET 233 - Mineral Processing and Design 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Size reduction processes of crushing and grinding, particle sizing methods of screening and classifying, and solid/liquid separations of thickening and filtering are detailed. Types of equipment, methods for sizing equipment, prediction of energy requirements, flow sheet development, and safety considerations are examined. Design problems are given throughout.
Prerequisite(s): EMET 232 or Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMET 234 - Mineral Processing Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Students conduct laboratory exercises in sieve analysis, sampling, specific gravity determination, sizing by beaker decantation, jaw crushing, circulating load calculations, gravity separations, flotation and hydrocycloning.
Corequisite(s): EMET 232 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMET 235 - Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Students conduct laboratory exercises in sizing by Andreasan pipette, selective flotation, rod milling, electrostatic separation, enhanced gravity separation, thickening, circulating load in industrial setting, magnetic separation, and Bond work index measurement.
Corequisite(s): EMET 233 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMET 294 - M&ME Workshop 1 credit (Hrs: .5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)
Metallurgical and materials engineering pervades everyday life, but its practice is not common experience. This course provides exposure to and the context of mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, physical metallurgy, welding metallurgy and materials science. This is accomplished through directed field trips and lectures from selected guest speakers. The importance of safety, quality, and economics is introduced and emphasized. Students will write a series of short reports and conclude the course by giving oral presentations on a metallurgical & materials engineering topic of their interest.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMET 307 - M&ME Thermodynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Basic thermodynamic principles are reviewed and the application of thermodynamics and physical chemistry to chemical, metallurgical and environmental processes are illustrated. Industrial examples are presented.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMET 340 - Mass Transfer & Chemical Kinetics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Principles and applications of mass transfer and chemical kinetics to both extractive and physical metallurgy problems are discussed. Reaction rate theory is developed for both homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. The operating characteristics of batch, continuous-stirred and plug flow reactors are developed and applied to metallurgical systems. Diffusion mechanisms and transformation rates in the solid state are examined.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 ; M 273 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMET 350 - Transport Phenomena 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course covers momentum and heat transfer fundamental principles and their applications to metallurgical and material engineering. Principles for momentum transfer include fluid properties, momentum and energy equations, dimensional analysis, internal and external flows. The application for momentum transfer ultimately leads to the design for slurry pump and packed and fluidized beds. Principles of heat transfer include conduction, convection and radiation, and the system may be steady state or transient. The applications lead to carious ways of metal solidification and vaporization. The mass transfer includes chemical kinetics that will cover techniques including electrochemical processes, chemical vapor deposition, and zone refining. Design projects will be assigned to groups for solving engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): M 172 and PHSX 235 Generally offered second semester
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EMET 380 - M&ME Safety & Health 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
The practice of engineering requires a basic understanding of good safety and industrial hygiene practices. Students will be introduced to safety and occupational health agencies, rules, regulations and practices. specific examples of common standard operating procedures that are required for a safe workplace will be presented. The safety practices of the M&ME Department will be analyzed
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMET 401 - Hydrometallurgy & Aqueous Processing 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Chemistry and operating principles related to hydrometallurgical and electrometallurgical unit operations are illustrated and discussed for industrial processes. Acid rock drainage formation and treatment methods are examined. Physical and chemical principles as well as design criteria are discussed and examined from an operational approach throughout. Hydrometallurgical processes commonly used for concentrating include traditional leaching (dump, heap, vat and agitation), bacterial leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, and reduction (cementation, electrowinning and gaseous reduction). Electrometallurgical processes commonly used for purifying include electrothermic, electrolytic, electrowinning and electrorefining methods.
Prerequisite(s): EMAT 307 or consent of instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMET 402 - Pyrometallurgy & Thermal Processing 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Basic engineering principles are used to explain the application of thermal processing technologies to metallurgical and materials engineering applications. The course focuses on the chemistry and thermodynamics of selected high temperature unit operations; material and energy balance calculations are heavily emphasized. Current industrial operations are studied, including large scale extractive operations and smaller-scale materials synthesis processes. The subject matter includes the design aspects of environmental control technologies and the application of conventional metallurgical technologies to waste treatment and recycling.
Prerequisite(s): EMET 307 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMET 405 - Extractive Metallurgy Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Experiments are performed in pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy. Labs include acid leaching of oxide ores, autoclaving of sulfi de ores, diagnostic leaching, solvent extraction (loading and stripping), resin adsorption (loading and stripping), electrowinning, cementation, roasting, and smelting. Safety procedures are emphasized.
Corequisite(s): EMET 401 and EMET 402 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMET 420 - Physical Chemistry of Iron & Steelmaking 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
Physical chemistry principles are utilized to describe iron and steel production including refining as well as slag/refractory selection and stability. Environmental issues are emphasized. Crosslisted with EMET 520.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMET 425 - Computer Applications for Process Engineers 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 3 Lab)
An application of computer techniques to processes engineering including optimizations, mass balances, energy balances, thermodynamics, and simulations. Crosslisted with EMET 525.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMET 434 - Flotation 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course describes the physical and chemical processes involved in separations. Flotation, the most commonly used separation, is discussed in detail. Gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separations are also described. Strategies involving non-mineral systems (recycling and waste minimization) are introduced and corresponding laboratory exercises are conducted. Students must register for EMET 534 Lab. Crosslisted with EMET 534.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
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EMET 441 - Flowsheet Development & Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The principles for flowsheet development, mass flow calculations and economic estimations are presented. The student is required to select a metallurgical, materials, or hazardous waste treatment process, and develop an interactive flowsheet model of the process that includes mass distributions, equipment sizing, and a first order estimate of the capital and operating costs.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 325 or Graduate Standing or Consent. Cross listed with EMET 541. Offered on demand.
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EMET 451 - Process Instrumentation and Control 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The course is oriented to the perspective of a process engineer and emphasizes development and interpretation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), hardware specification, and the interpretation of data obtained from process instrumentation and control systems. Subject matter includes an introduction to standard process control confi gurations, control principles, sensor and transmitter selection criteria, and final control elements. Correlations between control systems and engineering fundamentals such as material and energy balances are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 322 or ; and CHMY 373 , , or EMET 307 ; or Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 489W - M&ME Design I 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
This course requires students to form teams and solve real world engineering problems. Teams must design a system, component or process; design and conduct experiments in the laboratory to test the concept; collect and evaluate data; perform first order cost analysis; and communicate a first class final report (both spoken and written). Examples of past projects include: development of a beneficiation process including sizing of equipment, selection of an extraction process or unit operation, evaluation of an industrial failure and material selection for casting molds.
Prerequisite(s): M&ME major. Must be within three semesters of graduation. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EMET 490 - Undergraduate Research 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EMET 494W - M&ME Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Recitation)
Senior Seminar is designed to improve the oral and written presentation skills of seniors in M&ME. Students give an oral presentation on a topic of metallurgical importance. All students are expected to participate in ensuing discussions and turn in a written report within a certain time of their oral presentation. May be taken twice.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EMET 498 - Internship 0 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences which includes undergraduate research and temporary (e.g., summer) employment. Companies offering internship include BHP, Kennecott, Newmont, Placer Dome, REC, Stillwater BMR & Refinery, and Western Zirconium.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing and Consent. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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EMET 499W - M&ME Design Capstone II 2 credits (Hrs: 6 Lab)
Continuation of EMET 489W .
Prerequisite(s): EMET 489W . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EMET 501 - Advanced Extractive Metallurgy I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A detailed study of the design, simulation and analysis for metallurgical and mineral processing unit operations and research including problems and treatment methods associated with mine waste.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 502 - Advanced Extractive Metallurgy II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Continuation of but can be taken out of sequence.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 504 - Fire Assay 2 credits (Hrs: 1.5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)
This laboratory/lecture course covers the art and science of assaying for precious metals. Procedural differences are discussed for various ore types as well as the precious metal being assayed. In this regard, gold, silver, rhodium, platinum and palladium assay methods are compared. Field trips to area mines and smelters will be made. Students must register in EMET 504 Lab.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 511 - Materials Handling Design 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
A design-oriented course covering belt conveyors, feeders, storage facilities, slurry pipelines and pumps. Spreadsheet calculations are used to design belt conveyors and slurry pipelines based on laboratory data obtained from samples collected at industrial sites.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 520 - Physical Chemistry of Iron & Steelmaking 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Physical chemistry principles are utilized to describe iron and steel production including refining as well as slag/refractory selection and stability. Environmental issues are emphasized. Crosslisted with EMET 420.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 525 - Computer Applications for Process Engineers 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
An application of computer techniques to processes engineering including optimizations, mass balances, energy balances, thermodynamics, and simulations. Crosslisted with EMET 425.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 531 - Hazardous and Toxic Species Remediation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Fundamental considerations and current industrial unit operations used in treating solutions and solids that contain toxic and hazardous constituents, e.g., arsenic, selenium, thallium, mercury, and heavy metals are reviewed. Students will be able to: describe the fundamental basis for currently used industrial treatment processes for removing toxic and hazardous constituents from solutions and/or stabilizing solids; describe the unit operations utilized in the treatment of toxic and hazardous constituents; select the best unit operations for the processing of waste solutions and solids; and describe, compare and suggest possible alternative treatment processes to presently used industrial processes.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 534 - Flotation 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course describes the physical and chemical processes involved in separations. Flotation, the most commonly used separation, is discussed in detail. Gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separations are also described. Strategies involving non-mineral systems (recycling and waste minimization) are introduced and corresponding laboratory exercises are conducted. Students must register for EMET 534 Lab. Corsslisted with EMET 434.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 541 - Metallurgical & Materials Flowsheet Design 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
The principles for flowsheet development, mass flow calculations and economic estimations are presented. The student is required to select a metallurgical, materials, or hazardous waste treatment process, and develop an interactive flowsheet model of the process that includes mass distributions, equipment sizing, and a first order estimate of the capital and operating costs. Students taking this course are held to a higher standard than EMET 441 . Cross-listed with EMET 441.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 555 - Advanced Flotation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Deals with the development of the theoretical basis of the flotation process. The surface chemistry of collector and frother action under modification is quantitatively presented. Modern theories of adsorption are critically examined.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
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EMET 582 - Processing of Energy Resources 3 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)
Focuses on the coal and uranium processing including discussions on environmental issues. Coal topics include genesis, macerals, properties, washability analysis, beneficiation principles, levels of preparation, beneficiation equipment, preparation economics, power plant operations, blending, and fractionation. Spreadsheet calculations involving comminution modeling and coal drying are developed. Labs on maceral identification, hardness, washability, carbon/sulfur analysis, and BTU measurement are conducted. Uranium topics include mineralogy, leaching practices, solution concentration and purification. Nuclear power plant operations are touched upon. Students will conduct library searches and write reports on other energy resources excluding oil.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 583 - Processing of Precious Metal Resources 3 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)
An introduction to the processing and hydrometallurgy of precious metal ores with a focus on gold. Lectures cover crushing, grinding, autoclaving, agglomeration, roasting, concentration, leaching, solution purification, recovery, cementation, electrowinning and recycling. Environmental concerns and industrial solutions are emphasized. The laboratory experience consists of visiting gold processing facilities, collecting processing data from each plant, and writing summary trip reports.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.
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EMET 594 - Graduate Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Recitation)
Meets with . Graduate Seminar is designed to improve the written and oral presentation skills of graduate students in M&ME. Students give oral presentations on topics of metallurgical/materials importance. All students are expected to participate in ensuing discussions and turn in a written report within a certain time of their oral presentation. Must be taken twice.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EMET & EMAT 697 - Speical Problems 1 - 8 credits (Variable)
Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.
Prerequisite(s): Consent. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ENGR 4460 - Process Instrumentation & Control Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Application of principles and practices presented in ENGR 4450 . A design project is included. Cross listed with ENGR 4460.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 201 ; PHSX 238 ; Corequisite(s): ENGR 4450 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ENGR 5040 - Advanced Dynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of free, damped and forced vibrations of linear single degree of freedom systems, non-linear single degree of freedom systems and multi-degree of freedom systems.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 202 ; M 405 or M 472 . Course offered on demand.
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ENGR 5160 - Technical Writing & Publishing Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course or T.C. 5150 is required of all Science & Engineering graduate students in both the thesis and the non-thesis options. This one credit course will provide a practical guide for improving all technical writing, with a special emphasis on preparing documents for publication in peer reviewed journals. The course is taught over a single weekend and includes in-class lecture-discussion followed by out-of-class writing assignments due within one month of the completion of the lecture portion of the course. Final grades will be based on class attendance, class participation, and the writing assignments. Grading is by Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing in an on-campus program. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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ENGR 5350 - Experimental Stress Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Experimental stress analysis emphasizes the determination of strains, stresses and the directions of maximum stresses by experimental methods. Electronic strain gage application is studied in depth, and other topics include strain measurement by mechanical methods, photoelasticity, brittle coatings and structural models.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 . Course offered on demand.
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