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Materials Science and Engineering

3.37/ 3.371/ 13.391
Welding and Joining Processes
Thomas W. Eagar
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 3.00, 3.11 or equivalent
Level: H 6 units Standard A - F Grading   

Discusses a wide variety of processes and materials from the viewpoint of their fundamental physical and chemical properties. Specific topics: cold welding, adhesive bonding, diffusion bonding, soldering, brazing, flames, arcs, high-energy density heat sources, solidification, cracking resistance, shielding methods, and electric contacts. Emphasis on underlying science of a given process rather than a detailed description of the technique or equipment. Meets with first half of subject 3.371J in Fall Term; videotaped instruction in other terms.
Videotaped instruction with individual meetings to be scheduled with the instructor.
Contact: Jerilyn Hill, 4-134, x8-5793, jhill@mit.edu

3.371/ 3.37/ 13.391
Fabrication Technology
Thomas W. Eagar
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 3.00, 3.11 or equivalents
Level: H 9 units Standard A - F Grading   

Discusses a wide variety of technologies including welding, brazing, soldering, casting, forging and non-destructive testing, especially as related to ship building and heavy fabrication. Emphasis on the underlying science of a given process rather than a detailed description of the technique or equipment. First half of subject meets with subject 3.37 in Fall Term; videotaped instruction in other terms.
Videotaped instruction with individual meetings to be scheduled with the instructor.
Contact: Jerilyn Hill, 4-134, x8-5793, jhill@mit.edu

3.595
Special Problems in Structural and Environmental Materials
Intensive Electrochemistry
DONALD R. SADOWAY
Mon Jan 13 thru Fri Jan 17, 01-05:00pm, 56-180

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor or 3.185
Level: H 6 units Standard A - F Grading   

Advanced work in the field for qualified students. Lectures, conferences, assigned readings, or supervised laboratory work.
Please refer to the MIT Bulletin for the subject description of subject 3.53. This IAP offering is an intensive short-course version of the same. Required text: "Electrochemical Methods" by Bard & Faulkner. Students should come to the first day of class having read Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Students taking the class for credit must commit to perfect attendance. Daily homework assignments due the following day.
Contact: DONALD R. SADOWAY, 8-109, x3-3487, dsadoway@mit.edu


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