Structure of Materials
Recorded 2026-10-14 Spring 2027
Structure of Materials
Graduate course on atomic, nanoscale, and microscale structure of materials, covering crystal symmetry, defects, and advanced analysis methods for first-year graduate students.
offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed
Summary
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.59 GPA, 68.2% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.58 GPA, 71.9% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.50 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Describe the atomic-scale structure of materials using multiple methods including one or more not typically required for B.S. degree in materials science and engineering
Articulate the role of crystal symmetry in expression and anisotropy of properties at a level not typically required for a B.S. degree in materials science and engineering
Describe the characteristics of crystal defects at a more advanced level than typically required for a B.S. degree in materials science and engineering
Complete the structures section of the qualifying exam successfully if enrolled in the Ph.D. program
Source: UW Guide
Grade history
↗ average GPA
215215 letter grades
A39.5%39.5%
AB34.4%34.4%
B23.7%23.7%
BC2.3%2.3%
C0.0%0.0%
D0.0%0.0%
F0.0%0.0%
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Prerequisites
Course mapM S & E 451, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
- MS&E 451
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
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- Any of
- MS&E 451
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
Professors
Spring 2027No instructors recorded for this selection.
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Student experience
the class
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.59 GPA, 68.2% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.58 GPA, 71.9% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.50 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).
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Topics
- Atomic, nanoscale, and microscale structure of materials
- Crystal symmetry and anisotropy of properties
- Characteristics of crystal defects
Skills
- Describing atomic-scale structure of materials using advanced methods
- Articulating the role of crystal symmetry in property anisotropy
- Describing characteristics of crystal defects at an advanced level
Grades
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
average GPA
A / AB grades
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Grade distribution · % of letter grades
A35.7%35.7%
AB28.6%28.6%
B35.7%35.7%
BC0.0%0.0%
C0.0%0.0%
D0.0%0.0%
F0.0%0.0%
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Through Spring 2026
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