MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

510.101 (N)

INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS CHEMISTRY (3) Katz   Limit 70 60  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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MTW 9

510.107 (N)

MODERN ALCHEMY (3) Spicer
Limit 25   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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ThF 1-2:15

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, 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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MTW 9

510.312 (E,N)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS I: THERMODYNAMICS (3) Mao
Limit 135  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, thermodynamics of multicomponent systems, phase diagrams, thermodynamics of defects, and elementary statistical thermodynamics.

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MTW 11

510.316 (E,N)

BIOMATERIALS I (3) Yu
Limit 50  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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MTW 10

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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MT 2:15-3:30 2-3:15

510.426 (E,N)

BIOMOLECULAR MATERIALS (3) Hristova Limit 75 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 510.626

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MT 1-2:15

510.428 (E,N)
 (W)

MATERIALS SCIENCE LAB I (3) 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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Th 1-3
F 1-4

510.433 (E)
(W)

SENIOR DESIGN RESEARCH (3)   
Hristova   Limit 20   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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W 3:30-5
F 10:30-12

510.501

RESEARCH
Student participation in ongoing research activities. Research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member and often in conjunction with other members of the research group.

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 30  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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M 2:30-4 3-4:30
Th 4-5:30pm

510.602

THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS Ma   Limit 25 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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MT 1-2:30

510.606

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Yu  Limit 25  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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TF 4-5:30pm

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
4-5:15

510.626

BIOMOLECULAR MATERIALS Hristova  Limit 25 
See 510.426 for description

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MT 1-2:15

510.665

ADVANCED TOPICS IN THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS  Cammarata 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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MT 11-12:15

510.739

SEARSON GROUP SEMINAR Searson    Limit 10  Perm. Req'd. Topics in surface chemistry and materials chemistry are discussed. The seminar covers various topics in these fields, including a review of the current literature.

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Th 12:30-1:30

510.801

MATERIALS RESEARCH SEMINAR Limit 50 Cammarata

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W 2-3:30

510.803

MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR Limit 50Cammarata

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W 3:30-5

510.807

GRADUATE RESEARCH IN MATERIALS SCIENCE Cammarata

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TBA