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MSE-4305: Physical Metallurgy and Modeling of Metal Casting

Description: 4305: Casting processes; solidification and its influences on the structure and chemistry of castings; role of fluid flow and heat transfer in mold design; origin and control of casting defects. 4306: Design, layout, and modeling of metal components cast from aluminum, bronze, iron and steel; design of metal running systems; modeling of solidification process.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: MSE-3304

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: MSE-3044 or ME-3304 for MSE-4306.

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.08 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 17.45%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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