MECH 2606 - Engineering Materials
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41143,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Constantin Solomon
Email: vcsolomon@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction | W.D. Callister, Jr. and D.G. Rethwisch | 978-1-119-40540-5 |
| Required | Handbook for Technical Document Preparation | Mechanical Engineering Program, YSU |
1. W.D. Callister, Jr. and D.G. Rethwisch (2018) Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, 10th Ed., John Wiley & Sons.
Digital edition with WileyPLUS resources is recommended. The digital edition with WileyPLUS resources is available for purchase via Blackboard. For information on purchasing the digital edition, please see the following document on Blackboard’s Course Content: How to access your WileyPLUS digital textbook?
2. Handbook for Technical Document Preparation, Mechanical Engineering Program, Rayen School of Engineering, College of STEM, Youngstown State University (2023) Second Edition, Edited by Prof. S. I. Moldovan, Ph.D.
An electronic copy of the Handbook is available on the Blackboard, see Blackboard’s Course Content.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Introduction | Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding | Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 Engineering Materials Project |
The Structure of Crystalline Solids Selected advanced engineering material |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter Project report due in Blackboard 9/18, 5:00 PM |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | The Structure of Crystalline Solids | Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 Engineering Materials Project |
Imperfections in Solids Selected advanced engineering material |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter Project report due in Blackboard 10/02, 5:00 PM |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 | Diffusion Exam 1 |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter Exam 1 - questions and problems from Chapters 1 to 4 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6 Exploring Engineering Materials Project |
Mechanical Properties of Metals Selected advanced engineering material |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter Project report due in Blackboard 10/16, 5:00 PM |
| 10/12 | Chapter 6 Chapter 7 |
Mechanical Properties of Metals Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 10/19 | Chapter 7 Exploring Engineering Materials Project |
Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms Selected advanced engineering material |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter Project report due in Blackboard 10/30, 5:00 PM |
| 10/26 | Chapter 8 | Failure Exam 2 |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter Exam 2 - questions and problems from Chapters 5 to 7 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 8 Exploring Engineering Materials Project |
Failure Selected advanced engineering material |
Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter Project report due in Blackboard 11/13, 5:00 PM |
| 11/9 | Chapter 9 | Phase Diagrams | Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9 | Phase Diagrams | Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 11/23 | Chapter 10 | Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties | Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 11/30 | Chapter 11 | Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys | Homework due next lecture/ Readings, Question and Problems at the end of chapter |
| 12/7 | Final Exam, Monday, December 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Comprehensive exam - questions and problems from all chapters |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.