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INTRODUCTION TO CERAMIC MATERIALS

MS&E 451
Course Description

Primary objectives are to: 1) analyze how atoms and ions combine to form 3D crystals and glasses; 2) examine phase equilibria to understand the driving forces for the formation of particular ceramic phases; 3) introduce and discuss the nature of defects in ceramics; 4) discuss the migration of matter and of charge in ceramics; and 5) discuss properties and processing technologies of ceramics.

Prerequisites

MS&E 352 and (MS&E 330 or concurrent enrollment), or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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Credits

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Offered

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Grade Point Average
3.48

5.54% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.49% from Historical

A Rate
39.29%

52.42% from Historical

Class Size
28

-13.21% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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