MATERIALS FUNDAMENTALS

MS&E 550

Course Description

Accelerated introduction to foundational materials concepts and the materials paradigm approach to problem solving and research. Atomic scale structure of materials; defects in crystalline materials; alloy phase diagrams, solid-state diffusion, phase transformations, microstructure development, micro/nano/atomic-scale structure-property relationships.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing. Not open to students with credit in MS&E 350 , MS&E 351 , or MS&E 352 .

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

3.67

4.76% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

58.33%

16.67% from Historical

Class Size

20% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Daniel RHODES

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3.0

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