MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

510.101 (N)

INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS CHEMISTRY (3) Katz /Wilson Limit 75  Basic principles of chemistry and how they apply to the behavior of materials in the solid state. The relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and crystal structure is developed. Attention is given to characterization of atomic and molecular arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers (including proteins). Examples are drawn from industrial practice (including the environmental impact of chemical processes), from energy generation and storage (such as batteries and fuel cells), and from emerging technologies (such as biomaterials).

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MWF 9-9:50

510.107 (N)

MODERN ALCHEMY (3) Spicer Limit 75   Can you really turn lead into gold? Converting common substances into useful materials that play important roles in today's technologies is the goal of many modern scientists and engineers.  In this course, we will survey selected topics related to modern materials, the processes that are used to make them as well as the inspiration that led to their development.  Topics will include the saga of electronic paper, the sticky stuff of gecko feet and the stretchy truth of metal rubber.

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TTh 1:30-2:45

510.311 (E,N)

STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (3) Searson   Limit 50   Prereq: Calculus I, Freshmen/Sophomore Chemistry, Physics or Perm. Req'd.  First of the Introduction to Materials Science series, this course is devoted to study of the structure of materials. Lecture topics include bonding, atomic packing, and crystal structure, imperfections in crystals, noncrystalline solids, and composite materials. Among the techniques treated are X-ray diffraction, stereographic projection, and optical and electron microscopy.

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MWF 9-9:50

510.312 (E,N)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS I: THERMODYNAMICS (3) Ma/Weihs Limit 50   Prereq: Calculus I & II, Freshman/Sophomore Chemistry & Physics or Perm. Req'd.  Second of the Introduction to Materials Science series, this course examines the principles of thermodynamics as they apply to materials. Topics include fundamental principles of thermodynamics, equilibrium in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems, and thermodynamics of multicomponent systems, phase diagrams, thermodynamics of defects, and elementary statistical thermodynamics.

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MWF 11-11:50

510.316 (E,N)

BIOMATERIALS I (3) Yu Limit 75   Prereq: Organic Chemistry I & II and Organic Chemistry Lab I & II   Sixth of the Introduction to Materials Science series, this course offers an overview of principles and properties of biomedical materials.  Topics include properties of materials used in medicine, synthesis and properties of polymeric materials, polymeric biomaterials, natural and recombinant biomaterials, biodegradable materials, hydrogels, stimuli-sensitive materials, and characterizations of biomaterials.

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MWF 10-10:50

510.403 (N)

MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION (3) McGuiggan   Limit 25 This course will describe a variety of techniques used to characterize the structure and composition of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers,composites and semiconductors. The emphasis will be on microstructural characterization techniques, including optical and electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and acoustic microscopy. Surface analytical techniques, including Auger electron spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy. Real-world examples of materials characterization will be presented throughout the course, including characterization of thin films, surfaces, interfaces, and single crystals.

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TTh 3-4:15

510.413 (E,N)

STATISTICAL MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3) Cammarata  Limit 15   Prereq: 510.312 or undergraduate course in theromdynamics  This course will present the basic principles of statistical mechanics and apply them to problems concerning the behavior of materials.  Topics include:  basic principles of statistical mechanics; time averages and ensembles; connection to macroscopic thermodynamics; fluctuations; classical and quantum particles statistics; lattice statistics; statistical thermodynamic models of gases, liquids, crystals, crystalline defects, linear chain polymers, and surfaces; phase transitions and critical phenomena; kinetic and transport phenomena; thermodynamics of irreversible processes.  Same as 510.613

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TTh 10:30-11:45

510.418 (E,N)

ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC PROCESSES AND DEVICES (3) Poehler   Limit 25  This course is intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students and will cover the fundamentals and properties of electronic and optical materials and devices.  Subject matter will include a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the physical processes underlying modern electronic and optical devices. Detailed descriptions of modern semiconductor devices such as lasers and detectors used in optical communications and information storage and processing will be presented.  Same as 510.618

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TTh 1:30-2:45

510.419 (E,N)

PHYSICAL METALLURGY (3) Hufnagel   Limit 25   Prereq: 510.311, 510.312, 510.314, 510.315  This course examines the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties of metals and alloys. Starting from fundamentals (phase diagrams and phase transformation kinetics), we will explore how the structure of metals and alloys can be manipulated by thermomechanical processing to achieve desired properties. Detailed examples will be drawn from several alloy systems, including steels, aluminum, and titanium. A theme of the course will be the impact of materials processing and materials selection on the environment, including considerations of lightweight materials and processing techniques for minimizing energy consumption. 

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TTh 9-10:15

510.426 (E,N)

BIOMOLECULAR MATERIALS (3) Hristova Limit 50 Structure and function of cellular molecules (lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, and carbohydrates). Structure and function of molecular machines (enzymes for biosynthesis, motors, pumps). Protein synthesis using recombinant nucleic acid methods. Advanced materials development.  Interactions of biopolymers, lipid membranes, and their complexes. Mean field theories, fluctuation and correlation effects. Self assembly in biomolecular materials. Biomedical applications. Characterization techniques.
Same as 510.626

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TTh 3-4:15

510.428 (E,N)
(W)

MATERIALS SCIENCE LAB I (3) Wilson Weihs   Limit 30  Prereqs: 510.311, 510.313   Lab assignment by professor  This course focuses on characterizing the microstructure and mechanical properties of structural materials that are commonly used in modern technology. A group of A1 alloys, Ti alloys, carbon and alloy steels, and composite materials that are found, for example, in actual bicycles will be selected for examination. Their microstructures will be studied using optical metallography, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. The mechanical properties of these same materials will be characterized using tension, compression, impact, and hardness tests. The critical ability to vary microstructure and therefore properties through mechanical and heat treatments will also be demonstrated and investigated in the above materials.

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Lab

T 12:30-1:15

T 1:30-4:15 or Th 1:30-4:15

510.433 (E)
(W)

SENIOR DESIGN RESEARCH (3)  Wilson Hristova   Limit 25   Perm. Req’d  Prereq: 510.311-312, 510.428-429   Coreq: 510.803    This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence required for seniors majoring or double majoring in materials science and engineering. It is intended to provide a broad exposure to many aspects of planning and conducting independent research. During this semester, students join ongoing graduate research projects for a typical 10-12 hours per week of hands-on research.

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MW 3:30-4:45

500.405 (E,N)

ENERGY ENGINEERING: FUNDAMENTALS AND FUTURE (3) Erlebacher/ Katz/ Hemker   Limit 50Prereq: Undergraduate course in thermodynamics     This course examines the science and engineering of contemporary and cutting-edge energy technologies.   Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering fundamentals in this area will be complemented by case studies that include fuel cells, solar cells, lighting, thermoelectrics, wind turbines, engines, nuclear power, biofuels, and catalysis.  Students will consider various alternative energy systems, and also to research and engineering of traditional energy technologies aimed at increased efficiency, conservation, and sustainability. Co-listed with 530.415
Cross-listed with General Engineering

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TTh 10:30-11:45

510.501

MATERIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH Perm. Req’d.   Individual programs of study are worked out between students and the professor supervising their independent study project. Topics selected are those not formally listed as regular courses and include a considerable design component.

510.503

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual programs of study are worked out between students and the professor supervising their independent study project. Topics selected are those not formally listed as regular courses and include a considerable design component.

510.601

STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS Hufnagel   Limit 50   Prereq: Basic Chemistry, Physics and Calculus or Perm. Req’d   An introduction to the structure of inorganic and polymeric materials. Topics include the atomic scale structure of metals, alloys, ceramics, and semiconductors; structure of polymers; crystal defects; elementary crystallography; tensor properties of crystals; and an introduction to the uses of diffraction techniques (including X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy) in studying the structure of materials.

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TTh 10:30-11:45

510.602

THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS Erlebacher  Limit 50    Prereq: Basic Chemistry, Physics and Calculus or Perm. Req’d   An introduction to the classical and statistical thermodynamics of materials. Topics include the zeroth law of thermodynamics; the first law (work, internal energy, heat, enthalpy, heat capacity); the second law (heat engines, Carnot cycle, Clausius inequality, entropy, absolute temperature); equilibrium of single component systems (free energy, thermodynamic potentials, virtual variations, chemical potential, phase changes); equilibrium of multicomponent systems and chemical thermodynamics; basics of statistical physics (single and multiple particle partition functions, configurational entropy, third law; statistical thermodynamics of solid solutions); and equilibrium composition-temperature phase diagrams.

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TTh 1:30-2:45

510.606

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Yu  Limit 75  Prereq: Basic Biology and Chemistry  An introduction to the chemical and biological properties of organic and inorganic materials. Topics include an introduction to polymer science, polymer synthesis, chemical synthesis, and modification of inorganic materials, biomineralization, biosynthesis, and properties of natural materials (proteins, DNA, and polysaccharides), structure-property relationships in polymeric materials (synthetic polymers and structural proteins), and materials for biomedical applications.

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TTh 3-4:15 4:30-5:45pm

510.611

SOLID STATE PHYSICS Poehler   Limit 20   An introduction to solid state physics for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in physical science and engineering. Topics include crystal structure of solids; band theory; thermal, optical, and electronic properties; transport and magnetic properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators; and superconductivity. The concepts and applications of solid-state principles in modern electronic, optical, and structural materials are discussed.

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TF 3- 4:15

510.613

STATISTICAL MECHANICS OF MATERIALS   Cammarata   Limit 10   Prereq: 510.312 or undergraduate course in thermodynamics   This course will present the basic principles of statistical mechanics and apply them to problems concerning the behavior of materials.  Topics include:  basic principles of statistical mechanics; time averages and ensembles; connection to macroscopic thermodynamics; fluctuations; classical and quantum particles statistics; lattice statistics; statistical thermodynamic models of gases, liquids, crystals, crystalline defects, linear chain polymers, and surfaces; phase transitions and critical phenomena; kinetic and transport phenomena; thermodynamics of irreversible processes.  Same as 510.413

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TTh 10:30-11:45

510.617

ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOMATERIALS Mao   Limit 10 25   This course reviews recent advances in biomaterials focusing on the design principles in polymeric materials and scaffolds. It will cover topics from molecular designs of polymeric biomaterials, materials surface engineering, processing of polymeric scaffolds, to manipulation of cellular behaviours through materials engineering.  Specific examples in cell and tissue engineering, and drug and gene delivery will be discussed.

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MF 1:30-2:45

510.618

ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC PROCESSES AND DEVICES Poehler Limit 25   This course is intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students and will cover the fundamentals and properties of electronic and optical materials and devices.  Subject matter will include a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the physical processes underlying modern electronic and optical devices. Detailed descriptions of modern semiconductor devices such as lasers and detectors used in optical communications and information storage and processing will be presented.  Same as 510.418

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TTh 1:20-2:45

510.626

BIOMOLECULAR MATERIALS Hristova   Limit 25 Structure and function of cellular molecules (lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, and carbohydrates). Structure and function of molecular machines (enzymes for biosynthesis, motors, pumps). Protein synthesis using recombinant nucleic acid methods. Advanced materials development.  Interactions of biopolymers, lipid membranes, and their complexes. Mean field theories, fluctuation and correlation effects. Self assembly in biomolecular materials. Biomedical applications. Characterization techniques.  Same as 510.426

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TTh 3-4:15

510.665

ADVANCED TOPICS IN THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS   Staff   Limit 25    Prereq: 510.312 or 510.612 (or similar course covering thermodynamics)  Selected areas of thermodynamics will be examined in depth with the aim of understanding the ideas and assumptions underlying results of importance to materials science.  Attempts will be made to be as rigorous as possible without losing sight of the physical meaning.  The theories and models obtained will be evaluated critically to determine their validity and limitations.  Tentative list of topics to be covered:  review of the traditional development of the laws of thermodynamics; alternate formulations (Carathéodory, Truesdell, single axiom approach); equilibrium thermodynamics of Gibbs; thermodynamics of solids; thermodynamics of surfaces; principles of statistical thermodynamics; critical phenomena; third law; nonequilibrium thermodynamics (“rational” thermodynamics, thermodynamics of irreversible processes, absolute reaction rates).

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TTh 9-10:15

500.619

FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF NANOMATERIALS Searson, Stebe, Wirtz,Chien  INBT course  This course will cover the physics and chemistry relevant to the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanoparticles.  Topics include nanoparticle synthesis, fictionalization, surface engineering, and applications in diagnostics and therapeutics.  The properties of semiconductor quantum dots and magnetic nanoparticles will be reviewed along with techniques for nanoparticle manipulation, particle tracking, and bio-microrheology.  Patterning tools including soft lithography, optical lithography, e-beam lithography, and template lithography will be discussed.  Electron and scanning probe microscopy will be reviewed. 
Cross-listed with General Engineering

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MTh 1-2:15

510.801

MATERIALS RESEARCH SEMINAR Katz  Perm. Req’d. The Graduate Research Seminar in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering provides a forum for students to present their latest research results in a formal seminar setting.  The course encourages discussion between students in varying disciplines in order to establish new collaborations and develop the shared vocabulary required for interdisciplinary materials science research. 

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W 2-3:30

510.803

MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR Katz  The Materials Science Seminar exposes students to a wide array of internationally recognized speakers who discuss topics of cutting-edge Materials Science research.  Speakers are selected both to overlap research interests within the department and to expose students to broader trends in
contemporary Materials Science.

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W 3:30-5

510.807

GRADUATE RESEARCH IN MATERIALS SCIENCE Katz Individual programs of study are worked out between students and the professor supervising their independent study project. Topics selected are those not formally listed as regular courses and include a considerable design component.

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TBA