MSE 489

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Matl Select for Sustainability

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

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.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 201.

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MSE 489 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			57708	Lecture-Discussion	A	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Shoemaker, D	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: This section is for Graduate Students only. You may choose either 3 or 4 hours. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
			57711	Lecture-Discussion	B	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Shoemaker, D	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: This section is for Undergraduate Students only. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.