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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-2034 or MSE-2044

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.13 (rounds to B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 24.64%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.22%

Alan P Druschitz202437.0%44.5%12.4%3.9%0.0%2.2%3.136

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W