In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:  | The structure of metals. |
 | Mechanical behavior, testing, and manufacturing properties of materials. |
 | Physical properties of materials. |
 | Metal alloys: their structure and strengthening by heat treatment. |
 | Ferrous metals and alloys: production, general properties and applications. |
| In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:  | Nonferrous metals and alloys: production, general properties, and applications. |
 | Polymers: structure, general properties, and applications. |
 | Ceramics, graphite, and diamond: structure, general properties, and applications. |
 | Composite materials: structure, general properties, and applications. |
 | Fundamentals of metal casting. |
 | Metal-casting processes. |
 | Rolling of metals. |
| In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:  | Forging of metals. |
 | Extrusion and drawing of metals. |
 | Sheet-metal forming processes. |
 | Processing of powder metals, ceramics, glass, and superconductors. |
 | Forming and shaping plastics and composite materials. |
 | Rapid prototyping operations. |
 | Fundamentals of cutting. |
 | Cutting-tool materials and cutting fluids. |
| In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:  | Machining processes used to produce round shapes. |
 | Machining processes used to produce various shapes. |
 | Machining and turning centers, machine-tool structures, and machining economics. |
 | Abrasive machining and finishing operations. |
 | Advanced machining processes and nanofabrication. |
 | Fusion welding processes. |
 | Solid-state welding processes. |
 | The metallurgy of welding: welding design and process selection. |
 | Brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening processes. |
 | Surfaces: their nature, roughness, and measurement. |
| In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:  | Tribology: friction, wear, and lubrication. |
 | Surface treatment, coating and cleaning. |
 | Fabrication of microelectronic devices. |
 | Engineering metrology and instrumentation. |
 | Quality assurance, testing, and inspection. |
 | Human factors engineering, safety, and product liability. |
 | Automation of manufacturing processes. |
 | Computer-integrated manufacturing. |
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