Corrosion Engineering Technology (CRET)

 
CRET 120  Corrosion Engineering Technology Fundamentals I  (3 Units)  
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.
CRET 121  Corrosion Engineering Technology Fundamentals II  (4 Units)  
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.
CRET 220  Strategies for Corrosion Prevention  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: CRET 121. Pre/Corequisite: EEET 120. This course focuses on the control of corrosion by applying coatings and cathodic protection.
CRET 221  Corrosion Engineering Technology Projects  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: CRET 220. Course focuses on corrosion/failure analysis and corrosion mitigation, and discussion of regulatory compliance and resource acquisition and allocation.