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MATERIALS OF THE MODERN WORLD

MS&E 151
Course Description

The properties and structure of everyday materials. A non-mathematical exploration of the relation between structure and resulting properties of metals, plastics, ceramics, glasses, and composite materials. Case studies of important materials in the modern and historical context.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.68

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
93.94%

No change from Historical

A Rate
72.73%

No change from Historical

Class Size
33

No change from Historical

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