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MATERIALS EXPERIENCE

MS&E 260
Course Description

Provides overview of the field of Materials Science and Engineering, with significant design and hands-on components. Highlights different types of materials, with a focus on describing the extensive impact that Materials Science and Engineering has had on society. Small teams provide hands-on experience in materials design, synthesis, and processing and the fabrication of materials with desired properties and function.

Prerequisties

(MATH 113 , MATH 114 , or MATH 171 ) and (CHEM 103 , CHEM 109 , or CHEM 115 or concurrent enrollment)

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.92

2.38% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
92.31%

15.16% from Historical

Class Size
13

-30.53% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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