Fall 2009 Course List for Material Science and Eng

Prerequisites: Phys 111 and Phys 121, Chem 125 and Chem 126, Math 111 and Math 112 or equivalent. Examines the interrelationships among structure, properties, and performance of engineering materials. Topics to be covered include atomic structure, crystallography, solid state imperfections and diffusion. The properties of metals, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, and composites as well as their behavioral response to mechanical, chemical, optical, electrical, and magnetic stimuli are examined in light of their performance in service.

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Prerequisites: One immediately prior 3-credit registration for graduate co-op work experience with the same employer. Requires approval of departmental co-op advisor and the Division of Career Development Services. Must have accompanying registration in a minimum of 3 credits of course work.

Prerequisite: graduate standing. The effect of structure on the properties and behavior of engineering materials. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, crystallography, and defects in solids; properties of metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and polymers and their behavioral response to mechanical, chemical, optical, electrical, and magnetic stimuli.

The course presents the basics of nanotechnology and the principles and application of advanced instrumentation for the characterization of nanostructures. Topics include atomic force microscopy, near-field optics, dielectric spectroscopy, and light scattering. The significant component of the course is laboratory work at the W. M. Keck Foundation Laboratory and research project.

Prerequisite: MtSE 630. The atomic theory of diffusion and mathematical derivation of the diffusion equations. Diffusion phenomena in dilute alloys as well as in ionic and covalent solids are considered. High atom mobility effects at defect sites and surfaces are examined. Chemical kinetics and kinetics of phase transformations including nucleation, growth, and spinodal decomposition are discussed.

Prerequisite: MtSE 601. Mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of crystalline and glassy ceramics are discussed from a structural viewpoint. Important processing methods, design and evaluation of properties, and modern applications of ceramic materials are emphasized.

More emphasis on analytical methods and statistics. Course is required for Ph.D. students in Materials Science.

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Prerequisite: MtSE 619/ME 619, Nano-scale characterization of materials. Basic science behind solid state characterization. Elements of modern physics. Optical microscope. Neutron scattering. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy. Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy. NMR. X-ray diffraction. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Auger Electron Spectroscopy. SEM, TEM, STEM and STM.

Prerequisite: graduate standing. Methods of preparing thin films by physical and chemical means are examined. Topics pertinent to nucleation and growth mechanism of single and polycrystalline films, structure determination, film thickness and compositional evaluation properties are discussed. The electrical, magnetic, optical, and mechanical properties of metallic, semiconductor, and insulating thin films are studied with particular relevance to integrated circuit applications.

Prerequisite: graduate standing. The atomic arrangement of crystalline materials including treatment of crystalline defects and diffraction phenomena. Lattices, crystal systems, symmetry operations are covered as well as the fundamentals of electron and X-ray diffraction.

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Prerequisites: As specified by the program for the semester's offering. Topics of current interest in materials science and engineering.

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Required of all students enrolled in the M.S. or Ph.D. Program in Materials Science and Engineering. Faculty, students, and invited speakers will present and discuss current topics of research in materials science and engineering.

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