MET 101 - Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering I

(1 units)

Introduction to metallurgical engineering. Basic concepts of minerals, metals and engineering covered. Fields of extractive metallurgy and physical metallurgy discussed. Guest speakers.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the concepts of main extractive metallurgical processes and how to utilize them to produce metals from their raw materials as well as secondary materials.
2. develop their decision-making skills which are required for the design, improvement, operation and profitability of extractive metallurgical processing.
3. evaluate the importance of environmental and economic challenges of metal production in a global context. Students will analyze the role of various processes in extractive metallurgy towards achieving sustainable resource production.
4. identify, explain, and understand how to mitigate hazards and environmental burdens of extractive metallurgical processes.

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