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MSE-4034: Thermodynamics of Materials Systems

Description: Topics in thermodynamics on the solution of materials selection and design related problems such as materials stability at high temperatures and in corrosive chemical environments. Thermodynamic principles important in controlling equilibrium in single component systems and multicomponent solid solutions and in establishing the thermodynamic driving force in kinetic processes which are important in materials processing unit operations. Estimation of thermodynamic properties and equilibrium calculations in multicomponent and multiphase systems.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: MSE-2044

Required By: MSE-4174, MSE-4614, MSE-5054

Corequisites: CHEM-1036

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 24

Average GPA: 2.73 (B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 20.89%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 4.10%

Thomas W Staley202323.7%33.8%26.1%8.2%2.9%5.2%2.6819
Maureen Julian200461.1%33.3%5.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.561
Diana Farkas200833.4%38.4%15.4%6.7%6.1%0.0%2.784

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