MATE 185: Ceramics
San Jose State University
Structure, properties and processing of crystalline and glassy ceramics, including defect thermodynamics, surfaces, ternary phase equilibria, and sintering. Applications include solid oxide fuel cells, oxide based chemical sensors, ceramics for biomedical and dental applications, and processing of electronic components. Prerequisite(s): MATE 115 and MATE 151 with a grade of "C-" or better; MATE majors must also satisfy Jr. Core requirements.
Average GPA: 3.05
Grade distribution records: 127 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 2 | 1.6% |
| A | 18 | 14.2% |
| A- | 12 | 9.4% |
| B+ | 20 | 15.7% |
| B | 32 | 25.2% |
| B- | 16 | 12.6% |
| C+ | 13 | 10.2% |
| C | 12 | 9.4% |
| C- | 2 | 1.6% |
Based on 127 student grade records across 7 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Daniel Allen Chafey 127 students, Average GPA 3.04