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ADVANCED MATERIALS SELECTION

ME 437
Course Description

A structured approach is developed to address the complex problem of materials selection in design where multiple constraints and conflicting objectives need to be considered. Topics include: introductory fracture mechanics; corrosion and corrosion mitigation; effects of manufacturing processes and process selection; property development in metals, ceramics, polymers and composites; and material analysis techniques.

Prerequisites

(MS&E 350 and ME 310 ), M E 313, MS&E 332 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.4

-0.55% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
36.67%

4.57% from Historical

Class Size
30

36.36% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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