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AMT 121 - Introduction to Composite Manufacturing


Lecture Hours: 2 Credits: 2

Description: This course is an overview of typical composite materials manufacturing practices.

Course Topics:
  • Carbon and glass composites
  • Vacuum infusion
  • Carbonization
  • Resins and polymerization reactions
  • Composite manufacturing equipment and consumables

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • Safety Glasses
  • Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

Grading System:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F =   0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Summarize the need for and increasing demand for composite manufacturing.
  2. Describe the equipment needed to perform carbonization processing and vacuum infusions.
  3. Outline the operating parameters and conditions that facilitate successful carbonization and vacuum infusions.
  4. Describe the work flow in common composite processes (layup, bagging, vacuum testing, polymer mixing, temp and process settings).

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
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  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2023-2024