MSE 1140

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MSE 1140
Materials: The Future of Energy

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

New technologies are urgently needed to fulfill projected global energy requirements. Materials properties typically limit the performance that can be achieved in generation, transport, and utilization of energy. This course will explore how new materials can increase our energy supply, facilitate transportation of energy, and decrease consumption. Materials issues in photovoltaic, fuel cell, battery, transportation, lighting, and building technologies will be studied.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: knowledge of Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry at the high school level.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

When Offered Fall.

Comments Course in introduction to engineering series. S/U grades are only allowed by permission of instructor.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRI 1140

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4872 MSE 1140   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    S/U grades are allowed by permission of instructor.