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MET 431

Hydrometallurgy

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

Quantitative and descriptive treatment of unit processes used and fundamentals of leaching, precipitation, electrolysis, both liquid and resin ion exchange, and purification of metals by low temperature methods.

Requirements

Prerequisites

ME 311CHE 361
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ME 311 or CHE 361

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Related Courses

Cross Listed With MSE 431

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  • Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  • Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  • Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
  • Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
  • Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
  • Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
  • Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
  • Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
  • Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.