MSE 494

Fall 2026 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 1 hours.

Introduction to design methodologies in the context of Materials Science and Engineering. Topics include Human Centered Design (HCD), Statistical Modeling, Design Tradeoffs, Material Selection, Materials Design, and Team Management. Development of design projects for implementation in a subsequent course (MSE 495). Understanding of objectives and constraints such as economic, manufacturability, environmental, ethical, health and safety, sustainability, social, and political concerns as they relate to project design.

1 undergraduate hour. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: MSE 308.

MSE 494 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
3
78450
Lecture
A
12:00PM -12:50PM
M
3025 Campus Instructional Facility
Goodman, M
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
1 hours
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Senior class standing.
Restricted to Materials Science & Engr or Materials Sci & Engr + DS major(s).
3
81620
Online
B
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Goodman, M
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Special Approval:
Departmental Approval Required
Section Info:
This class requires departmental approval prior to registration. The online section is only available for students who are not on campus due to an internship or study abroad.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Senior class standing.
Restricted to Materials Science & Engr major(s).
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