ADVANCED METAL CASTING

MS&E 461

Course Description

Metallurgical and engineering principles applied in the foundry and related industries, primarily for those interested in foundry engineering.

Prerequisties

MS&E 350 or MS&E 352 , 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

3.8

11.48% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.8% from Historical

A Rate

60%

36.67% from Historical

Class Size

28.05% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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