TEC 2739 - Materials and Structures I (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course introduces the structure, characteristics, analysis, and real-world application of engineering materials in the built environment, with an emphasis on the relationship between their properties and performance. Topics include structure, mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms, failure analysis, corrosion and degradation, and materials characterization techniques of commonly used construction materials. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: MAT 1020 (or higher) with a minimum grade of “B” (3.0), PHY 1103 (or higher) with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0), and TEC 1708 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).