College of Chemistry Course Guide

MSE 112 - Corrosion (Chemical Properties) (3 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

Electrochemical theory of corrosion. Mechanisms and rates in relation to physiochemical and metallurgical factors. Stress corrosion and mechanical influences on corrosion. Corrosion protection by design, inhibition, cathodic protection, and coatings.

Prerequisites

Engineering 45 and Engineering 115

Spring only

Workload

Time Commitment

3 hours of lecture per week.




UC Berkeley Course Guide