MSE 489
MSE 489 - Matl Select for Sustainability
Fall 2025
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matl Select for Sustainability | MSE489 | A | 57708 | LCD | 3 | 0930 - 1050 | T R | 2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg | Daniel P. Shoemaker |
| Matl Select for Sustainability | MSE489 | B | 57711 | LCD | 3 | 0930 - 1050 | T R | 2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg | Daniel P. Shoemaker |
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Quantitative methods to optimize the selection of materials including traditional (minimize mass or volume, maximize performance) and sustainability (minimize energy consumption and CO2 emission during synthesis, maximize recyclability) goals. Tradeoff methods to optimize both via engineering design and materials selection for product lifetime, economic outlay and return, time dynamics and materials consumption, recycling, and disposal. Application of commercial software to optimize selections. For engineering and science majors only. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 201.
Subject Area
- Sustainability
- Energy Materials