ETEC 200 - Introduction to Composites

5.0 Credits
General overview of composite materials and fabrication procedures. Covers composite constituents, material forms, mold design and development, ASTM standards, fabrication processes, composite applications, bonding, fastening, laminating, and finishing techniques.
Prerequisite Placement in MATH 087 or ETEC 150 or concurrent enrollment.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the basic properties, characteristics, and constituents of composite materials.
Explain the functions and elements of ASTM standards.
Explain and apply the different fabrication processes for composite materials, including bonding, fastening, laminating, and finishing techniques.
Describe the primary usage of composite materials in today’s industry and potential for future applications.
Perform basic fabrication processes in making composite structures.
Follow procedures when using lab equipment, and apply safety procedures when working in the lab.