515.651.8VL - Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Course Structure

The course will be divided into modules, which officially begin at 12am ET on Thursdays. The modules will open a week in advance to give you time to preview the content or manage work, travel, or family obligations.

Course Topics

• Introduction, History of Manufacturing & Global Impacts
• Ores to Casting
• Casting Technologies
• Die Casting, Semi-solid, & Continuous Casting
• Welding & Welding Processes
• Residual Stress & Brittle Failure
• Plastic Deformation, Bending, & Extrusion
• Hot Work: Rolling & Superplastic Deformation
• Machining & Machining Processes
• Powder Metallurgy & Additive Manufacturing
• Powder Ceramics, Ceramics, & Glass Manufacturing
• Polymer Science, Processes, & Composites

Course Goals

The manufacturing of goods is multi-faceted process involving material properties, manufacturing processes, supplier and materials availability, and cost analysis along with additional considerations such as the political and economic climate and environmental impact. In this course, you will engage with colleagues, instructor, and course materials to explore real-world scenarios and challenges in the manufacturing and transportation of goods.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• Summarize the development of global manufacturing, from historical origins to current technologies, with emphasis on economic and technological influences.
• Describe the fundamental types, properties, and behaviors of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites used in manufacturing.
• Compare primary manufacturing processes such as casting, forming, machining, welding, and additive manufacturing based on materials, applications, and limitations.
• Explain how manufacturing techniques and process conditions influence material structure, mechanical performance, product geometry, and dimensional accuracy.
• Classify materials and processes according to their appropriate application in real-world manufacturing scenarios.

Textbooks

None required.

Required Software

This course requires proficiency in digital information literacy and technical skills. Students should be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications available through myJH and using online search tools for academic purposes, properly citing information sources, and preparing a presentation of such findings. Help guides for using Canvas are available in the course site and at Canvas at JHU.

Student Coursework Requirements

Individual Assignments - 40%
Team Project - 40%
Graded Discussions - 20%

See Canvas course site for specific assignments, details, and due dates.

Grading Policy

EP uses a +/- grading system (see “Grading System”, Graduate Programs catalog, p. 10).

Score Range	Letter Grade
100-97	= A+
96-93	= A
92-90	= A−
89-87	= B+
86-83	= B
82-80	= B−
79-77	= C+
76-73	= C
72-70	= C−
69-67	= D+
66-63	= D
<63	= F

Course Evaluation

Student feedback will be important, especially in this first offering of this topic. Students will have the opportunity to assess their level of understanding of the course learning objectives and will be able to offer critical assessments and suggestions for improvements.

Course Policies

Please see the Canvas course site for grading policies and the use of AI, which is encouraged and should be properly cited when used.

Student Generative AI (GenAI) Use

AI usage is encouraged with proper citation and a brief statement on how it was used, including the revision needed and pitfalls of accuracy.

Academic Policies

Deadlines for Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses

Students may add a course up to one week after the start of the term for that particular course. Students may drop courses according to the drop deadlines outlined in the EP academic calendar. Between the 6th week of the class and prior to the final withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from a course with a W on their academic record. A record of the course will remain on the academic record with a W appearing in the grade column to indicate that the student registered and withdrew from the course. 

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students. This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. Course materials (old assignments, texts, or examinations, etc.) should not be shared unless authorized by the course instructor. Any questions related to this policy should be directed to EP’s academic integrity officer at ep-academic-integrity@jhu.edu.

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Our courses are designed with a proactive approach to accessibility to minimize the need for disability disclosure and accommodation requests, but we recognize that you may need additional support. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions, and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.  For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact EP Student Disability Services at ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu. 

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. For a full description of the code please visit the Student Conduct Code website.

Classroom Climate

JHU is committed to creating a classroom environment that values the diversity of experiences and perspectives that all students bring. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Fostering an inclusive climate is important. Research and experience show that students who interact with peers who are different from themselves learn new things and experience tangible educational outcomes. At no time in this learning process should someone be singled out or treated unequally on the basis of any seen or unseen part of their identity. If you have concerns in this course about harassment, discrimination, or any unequal treatment, or if you seek accommodations or resources, please reach out to the course instructor directly. Reporting will never impact your course grade. You may also share concerns with your program chair, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, or the Office of Institutional Equity. In handling reports, people will protect your privacy as much as possible, but faculty and staff are required to officially report information for some cases (e.g. sexual harassment).

Course Auditing

When a student enrolls in an EP course with “audit” status, the student must reach an understanding with the instructor as to what is required to earn the “audit.” If the student does not meet those expectations, the instructor must notify the EP Registration Team (EP-Registration@exchange.johnshopkins.edu) in order for the student to be retroactively dropped or withdrawn from the course (depending on when the "audit" was requested and in accordance with EP registration deadlines). All lecture content will remain accessible to auditing students, but access to all other course material is left to the discretion of the instructor.