In this course, you will be involved in the in-depth examination of manufacturing materials related to the ultimate design decision involved in part and product design. You will learn the principles and theory of the methodology of material selection, the properties of materials, the structure of materials and specific materials and their function in product application. This semester the course will be taught in a traditional classroom format. The learner will be required to attend all scheduled course periods through the semester. These periods will be used to facilitate the information in the Learning Plan.