Corrosion Engineering Technology (CRET)

CRET:120 Corrosion Engineering Technology Fundamentals I (3 Credits)

Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 101 or [CHEM 151 and CHEM 152]. Introduction to corrosion engineering topics including economic impacts of corrosion, types of corrosion, their recognition and prevention, parameters affecting corrosion, and methods of corrosion control. (Formerly 2850:120)

CRET:121 Corrosion Engineering Technology Fundamentals II (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: CRET 120. Basic understanding of steps and methods required for combating corrosion including proper design, material selection, protective coating application, inhibitors use, and cathodic and anodic protection. (Formerly 2850:121)

CRET:220 Strategies for Corrosion Prevention (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: CRET 121. Pre/Corequisite: EEET 120. This course focuses on the control of corrosion by applying coatings and cathodic protection. (Formerly 2850:220)

CRET:221 Corrosion Engineering Technology Projects (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: CRET 220. Course focuses on corrosion/failure analysis and corrosion mitigation, and discussion of regulatory compliance and resource acquisition and allocation. (Formerly 2850:221)