MSE 152: Materials Properties and Selection

Units: 4

Explores physical properties (including mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, magnetic) of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials, along with techniques for characterizing them and strategies for optimizing them. Emphasizes relationships between these properties and underlying atomic, molecular, crystallographic, microscopic and macroscopic structure. Includes materials selection for engineering applications, focusing on materials property charts and the Ashby method of materials selection. Integrates environmental considerations into materials selection. Provides students with hands-on experience of using materials selection software.

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Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Crosslisted with: CHE 142
Conjoined with: MBSE 211
Laboratory included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements

Intellectual Experience: Sustainability
Upper Division: Crossroads

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: ENGR 045

Instructor Permission Required: No

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MSE 152: Materials Properties and Selection