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M E 240 - Introduction to Engineering Materials

M E 240: Introduction to Engineering Materials (3 units) at San Diego State University. 3 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: CHEM 202 or CHEM 200 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Counts toward Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Preparation for the Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Atomic and molecular structure of materials utilized in engineering. Analysis of the relationships between structure of materials and their mechanical, thermal, electrical, corrosion, and radiation properties. Examples of material structure relevant to civil, electrical, aerospace, and mechanical engineering applications.
Prerequisites
CHEM 202 or CHEM 200 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

3 sections in Spring 2027

Class #10323· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NCNot in the latest import - check the official portal
52 of 52 seats open
Mon, Wed 11:00 AM-12:15 PM · E 423B
Class #4895· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
80 of 80 seats open
Tue, Thu 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · HH 221
Class #8165· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
80 of 80 seats open
Tue, Thu 9:30 AM-10:45 AM · HH 221