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Virginia Tech

MSE-2044: Fundamentals of Materials Engineering

Description: This course is designed to introduce the MSE major to the structures and properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and electronic materials. Students will also gain an understanding of the processing and design limitations of materials. Topics fundamental to the further study of materials, such as crystal structures, phase diagrams, and materials design and processing will be emphasized as foundations for future MSE courses.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 4 credits

Corequisites: PHYS-2305

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 9

Average GPA: 3.11 (B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 28.21%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.65%

Wenjun Cai202335.8%38.3%19.8%2.1%2.9%1.1%3.046
Sean G Corcoran202033.9%43.9%13.3%4.9%0.0%4.0%3.102
Maureen Julian202090.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%0.0%3.571

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Spring 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023Term050% W