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MSE 151: Materials Processing & Performance I: Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Units: 4

Introduces thermodynamic laws and principles with an emphasis on solid solutions. Covers mass transport, reactions, and phase transformations in engineering materials systems of one, two, and three components. Control of micro- and nano-structure. Includes case studies relevant to the processing of and property retention in metals, polymers, ceramics, semi-conductors, and nanomaterials. Ellingham, phase, transformation, and Pourbaix diagrams.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Intellectual Experience: Ethics

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: (MATH 021 or equivalent exam) and (PHYS 008 or PHYS 008H or equivalent exam) and (CHEM 002 or CHEM 002H or equivalent exam)
Instructor Permission Required: No
Although not a strict prerequisite, completion of at least one upper division course in thermodynamics (ENGR 130 or BIOE 130 or CHEM 113 or PHYS 108) is recommended


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