University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 27, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

ME 656 - Introduction to Tribology

(3 units)
Technological advancements in the areas of friction and wear; surfaces and surface interactions at the micro- and nano-scales; friction and wear of engineering materials as well as influencing factors.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
3. understand research methodology.


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