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.

Prerequisties

(MS&E 350 and ME 310 ), ME 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

3.39

-1.08% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

31.82%

-8.25% from Historical

Class Size

6.45% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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