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MSE-4304: Metals and Alloys

Description: This course covers the production, properties and uses of commercially important metals and alloys. The influence of structure, chemistry, and processing upon the properties of metals is emphasized. Alloy selection is discussed. Mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical characteristics of ferrous and nonferrous alloys are studied.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: MSE-2044 or MSE-2034

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 18

Average GPA: 3.06 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 30.50%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.26%

Alan P Druschitz202331.9%43.0%15.7%6.8%0.9%1.7%2.9613
Alexander O Aning201120.5%46.4%23.2%9.8%0.0%0.0%2.772
Robert W Hendricks201078.3%13.5%5.8%0.0%2.4%0.0%3.682
William T Reynolds200884.0%12.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.801

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