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ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE: PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS

MS&E 752
Course Description

Phase transformations, nucleation theory and the role of structural imperfections, alloy phase equilibria, interface reactions and growth kinetics, continuous transformations. Knowledge of diffusion and reactions [such asM S & E 352] required.

Prerequisites

(MS&E 530 or concurrent enrollment) and graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.82

6.21% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
68%

19% from Historical

Class Size
25

68.07% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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