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Mechanics and Materials

The Mechanics and Materials (MM) emphasis in the Department of Mechanical Engineering allows students to explore the science of materials and how those materials move and deform in response to thermomechanical loading.

Core Courses:
Students will need to take at least 8 units out of these courses:

  • MECH 251 Finite Element Methods I (4 units)
  • MECH 281 Elasticity, Fracture, and Fatigue (4 units)
  • MECH 330 Atomic Bonding, Crystal Structure, and Material Properties (4 units)
  • MECH 331 Equilibrium Thermodynamics and Phase Transformations (4 units)
  • MECH 377 Continuum Mechanics (4 units)

Other Related Courses:

  • MECH 230 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 units)
  • MECH 252 Finite Element Methods II (4 units)
  • MECH 293 Special Topics in Mechanics and Materials
  • MECH 333 Experiments in Material Science (2 units)
  • MECH 350 Composite Materials (4 units)

Contact Us

Chair: Michael Taylor
Department Manager: Gina Orais

408-554-4937

Mechanical Engineering
Santa Clara University
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Santa Clara, CA 95053