# MET191 Materials Science

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**Last Updated:** 2026-10-14T21:43:28+00:00

**College:** College of Technology

**Department:** Mechanical Engineering Technology

**Credit Hours:** 3.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: PHY120

**Corequisites:** None

**Course Description:**

This course introduces students to both theoretical and practical industry-standard practices. Students will learn about structures, properties, and applications of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites commonly used in industry while also developing problem-solving skills in materials selection, evaluation, measurement, and testing.

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- [Electronics Engineering Technology (BS) | Mechatronics Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/mechatronics-bachelor-degree)
- [Mechanical Engineering Technology (AS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/mechanical-engineering-technology-associate-degree)
- [Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/mechanical-engineering-technology-bachelor-degree)

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