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Aug 06, 2026
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INDT 157 - Introduction to Ceramics
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2017
This course will provide an overview of the basic structures, properties, processing, and applications for ceramic materials. Subject matter will be relevant to industrial applications and processing.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This course aims to give fundamental understanding of:
- Discuss modern ceramic materials, their structure, properties, applications, potential uses and limitations.
- Determine the factors that render ceramics unique and different from other materials such as metals or polymers.
- Recognize and describe common bonding/structure/property relationships in ceramics.
- Define the key electrical, magnetic, and optical applications of ceramic materials.
- Distinguish the basics of ceramic processing, including sintering theory and grain growth.
- Analyze finished ceramic products in order to ascertain conformity issues and defects.
- Employ safe operating procedures related to various types of ceramic materials and related components.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Classification of Ceramics
- Ceramic Structures and Mechanical Properties
- Ceramic Fabrication Processes
- Synthesis of Powders
- Powder Characterization
- Mixing and Packing of Powders
- Forming of Ceramics
- Drying, Debinding, and Microstructural
- Characterization
- Nano-powders, Fibers, and Sheets
- Defects and Diffusion
- Science of Colloidal Processing
- Characterization, Processing, and Application
- of Various Glasses
- Industrial Applications
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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