MATE 195: Mechanical Behavior of Materials
San Jose State University
Elasticity, plasticity, anelasticity; deformation mechanisms; effect of microstructure and imperfections; fatigue, creep, fracture; plane stress and plane strain; failure analysis for structural applications involving engineering devices and systems, bulk and nanomaterials, material compatibility, and interfacial bonding in thin films. Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MATE 115, ENGR 100W, CHE 162, and CE 99 with a grade of "C-" or better; MatE majors must satisfy the Junior core.
Average GPA: 3.18
Grade distribution records: 174 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 10 | 5.7% |
| A | 26 | 14.9% |
| A- | 30 | 17.2% |
| B+ | 28 | 16.1% |
| B | 38 | 21.8% |
| B- | 16 | 9.2% |
| C+ | 6 | 3.4% |
| C | 13 | 7.5% |
| C- | 3 | 1.7% |
| D+ | 3 | 1.7% |
| F | 1 | 0.6% |
Based on 174 student grade records across 8 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Tony Pan 105 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Ozgur Keles 30 students, Average GPA 3.67
- Ardeshir Golpayegani 21 students, Average GPA 2.79
- Wenchiang R Chung 18 students, Average GPA 3.00