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STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS

MS&E 551
Course Description

Atomic, nanoscale and microscale structure of materials. Course is designed for first year graduate students with interests in materials research.

Prerequisties

MS&E 451 , 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
3.43

-1.7% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
52.17%

35.97% from Historical

Class Size
23

-6.4% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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