MET 410 - Pyrometallurgy

(3 units)

Quantitative and descriptive treatment of the unit processes used and fundamentals of smelting, melting, refining of metals by high temperature methods. (MET 410 and MSE 410 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): CHE 361 or ME 311.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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