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MSE 500 - Foundations of Materials Science

  • 3 credits
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The structure and processing of materials from a scientific perspective covering metals, ceramics, and polymers.

Prerequisite

(MATH 340 with a minimum grade of B or MATH 345 with a minimum grade of B); [MECH 331 with a minimum grade of B or (MECH 331A with a minimum grade of B; MECH 331B with a minimum grade of B)].; Senior standing; Credit allowed for only one of the following: MECH 500, MECH 580B9, MSE 500, or MSE 580B9.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Christopher Weinberger

Chris.Weinberger@colostate.edu

Christopher R. Weinberger, Ph.D., joined Colorado State University’s mechanical engineering department in the Fall of 2016. He has spent the past three years as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department at Drexel University.
His professional experience includes time as a Mechanical Engineer at Lockheed Martin (2001-2005) as well as working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Harry S. Truman Fellow (2009-2012) and a Senior R&D S&E Staff member (2012-2013). Dr. Weinberger holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.