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Aluminum (1 credit hours)
This course is an overview of the basics of aluminum, its source, production, applications and chemical and physical characteristics.  This course is a refresher for the experienced design engineer and a primer for those new to metallurgy.  Included in this course are descriptions of the metal, its refining, the methods of working into various products, the hardening/strengthening processes and some examples of successful applications of aluminum.  The various aluminum alloys, their differences and common applications are described.
James Thompson
Students will learn : 
what aluminum is
where aluminum comes from
how aluminum is refined from ore
chemical characteristics of aluminum
how it is processed into useful materials
what aluminum is good for
advantages of aluminum over steel
how to design for weight reduction with aluminum
how to select the right aluminum alloy for the job
common descriptions and specifications for aluminum alloys
fundamentals of strain hardening and heat treating processes
aluminum alloys chosen for typical applications
examples of designs that effectively utilize aluminum
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