510.104 (E,N)

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INTRODUCTORY LECTURES IN BIOMATERIALS (3) Horowitz/Mueller
Limit 60     This course provides an introductory overview of the selection and use of materials in biological systems. The lectures are of an introductory nature suitable for the nonspecialist and are open to freshmen. Topics to be included are selected from the areas of design of special materials for use in biological systems, the use of materials in biological systems, and the study of the properties of natural biological materials.

Sec. 01

M 3-5

510.201 (E,N)

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3) Spicer     An introduction to the structure, properties, and processing of materials used in engineering applications. After beginning with the structure of materials on the atomic and microscopic scales, this course explores defects and their role in determining materials properties, the thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations, and ways in which structure and properties can be controlled through processing.

Sec. 01

MTW 11

510.304 (S)
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ENGINEERING ETHICS (3) Rahmoeller   Limit 25
The course is built around actual case studies, supplemented by materials dealing with engineering professionalism, codes of ethics, and ethics philosophy. Students will learn professional responsibility, and how to design ethical responses within an organizational structure where one must balance career needs, legal and regulatory concerns, financial demands, and ambiguous and incomplete information.

Sec. 01

T 3-5

510.313 (E,N)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (3) Hufnagel Prereq: 510.311     Third of the Introduction to Materials Science series, this course is devoted to a study of the mechanical properties of materials. Lecture topics include elasticity, anelasticity, plasticity, and fracture. The concept of dislocations and their interaction with other lattice defects is introduced.

Sec. 01

MTW 11

510.314 (E,N)

ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (3) Ma Searson Prereq: 510.311     Fourth of the Introduction to Materials Science series, this course is devoted to a study of the electronic, optical and magnetic properties of materials. Lecture topics include electrical and thermal conductivity, thermoelectricity, transport phenomena, dielectric effects, piezoelectricity, and magnetic phenomena.

Sec. 01

MTW 9

510.315 (E,N)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS II: KINETICS AND PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS (3) Cammarata   Prereq: 510.312
Fifth of the Introduction to Materials Science series, this course covers diffusion and phase transformations in materials. Topics include Fick's laws of diffusion, atomic theory of diffusion, diffusion in multi-component systems, solidification, diffusional and diffusionless transformations, and interfacial phenomena.

Sec. 01

MTW 10

510.401 (E,N)

MATERIALS IN SERVICE (3) Green Limit 25
This course will describe the various types of environmental chemical attack (corrosion) resulting in degradation of materials, as well as the loss of mechanical stability caused by cyclic fatigue, other mechanical loading, and thermal cycling. In addition, we will discuss advanced nondestructive evaluation techniques for detecting fatigue, corrosion, and thermal damage in structures in service.
 

Sec. 01

MTW 11

510.407 (E,N)

BIOMATERIALS II (3) Mao    
Prereq: 510.316    This course focuses on the interaction of biomaterials with the biological system and applications of biomaterials.  Topics include host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluation, cell-biomaterials interaction, biomaterials for tissue engineering applications, biomaterials for controlled drug and gene delivery, biomaterials for cardiovascular applications, biomaterials for orthopedic applications, and biomaterials for artificial organs.

Sec. 01

MW 8:30-10
MTW 9 10

510.429 (E,N)

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MATERIALS SCIENCE LAB II (3) Katz    Prereq: 510.311 or Perm. Req’d *Lab Assignment by Professor
This laboratory concentrates on the experimental investigation of electronic properties of materials using basic measurement techniques. Topics include thermal conductivity of metal alloys, electrical conductivity of metals/metal alloys and semiconductors, electronic behavior at infrared wavelengths, magnetic behavior of materials, carrier mobility in semiconductors and the Hall effect in metals and semiconductors.

Sec. 01
Lab
Lab

Th 1-3
F 9-12
F 1-4

510.431 (E,N)

BIOCOMPATIBILTY OF MATERIALS (3) Horowitz   Limit 20   Prereq: 510.104, or 510.316, or Perm. Req’d     This course provides a detailed examination of the interaction of surgical implant materials (i.e., metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites) with the body. The effect of the physiological environment on the properties of implant materials is described as well as the cellular tissue response to the implant.

Sec. 01

MT 1-2:15

510.434 (E,N)

SENIOR DESIGN/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (3) Hristova    Prereq: 510.311-312, 510.428-429, 510.433     This course is the second 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.

Sec. 01

W 3:30-5,
F 10:30-12

510.502

RESEARCH IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

510.504

INDEPENDENT STUDY

510.603

PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS Erlebacher    Prereq: 510.601 and 510.602     This course presents a unified treatment of the thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations from phenomenological and atomistic viewpoints. Phase transformations in condensed metal and nonmetal systems are discussed.

Sec. 01

MT 2-3:30

510.604

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Weihs   Prereq: 510.601
An introduction to the properties and mechanisms that control the mechanical performance of materials. Topics include mechanical testing, tensor description of stress and strain, isotropic and anisotropic elasticity, plastic behavior of crystals, dislocation theory, mechanisms of microscopic plasticity, creep, fracture, and deformation and fracture of polymers.

Sec. 01

TF 4-5:15

510.605

ELECTRONIC, OPTICAL, AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Spicer   Prereq: 510.601
An overview of electrical, optical and magnetic properties arising from the fundamental electronic and atomic structure of materials. Continuum materials properties are developed through examination of microscopic processes. Emphasis will be placed on both fundamental principles and applications in contemporary materials technologies.

Sec. 01

MTh 4-5:15

510.607

BIOMATERIALS II Mao Prereq: 510.316 See 510.407 for course description. Course added 11/23/04

Sec. 01

MW 8:30-10
MTW 9

510.608

ELECTROCHEMISTRY Searson Thermodynamics of electrochemical interfaces, including electrochemical potential, the Nernst equation, ion-solvent interactions, and double layer theory. Charge transfer kinetics for activation and diffusion controlled processes. Analysis of kinetics at various electrodes, including redox reactions, metal-ion electrodes, and semiconductor electrodes. Electroanalytical techniques are discussed, including those related to bioelectrochemistry and semiconductor electrochemistry.

Sec. 01

MT 1-2:15

510.612

SOLID STATE PHYSICS Poehler Prereq: 510.611     An introduction to solid state physics for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in physical science and engineering.  The concepts and applications of solid state principles in modern electronic, optical, and structural materials are discussed.

Sec. 01

TF 4-5:15

510.619

BIOPOLYMERS SYNTHESIS Yu       This course reviews the current synthetic methods for preparing biopolymers of both synthetic and natural origin. The class will focus mainly on polypeptides and polysaccharides, but natural polyesters and polynucleotides (DNA and RNA) will be covered as well. Some of the main topics are; solid phase peptide synthesis, ring-opening polymerization for polypeptide synthesis, recombinant DNA and bacterial protein synthesis, bacterial production of biodegradable polyester, and chemical and biological engineering of polysaccharides.

Sec. 01

MTh 4-5:15

510.734

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRONICS/ OPTICAL MATERIALS Spicer  Topics in this course concentrate on the understanding of interactions of electromagnetic fields with materials. These interactions range from the absorption of optical frequency waves to the excitation of materials using low frequency electromagnetic waves in the sub-megahertz regime.

Course canceled 01/18/05

Sec. 01

Th 1

510.740

SURFACE CHEMISTRY SEMINAR Searson   Perm. Req=d.   This seminar covers and discusses various topics in the fields of surface and materials chemistry, including a review of the current literature.

Sec. 01

Th 12:30

510.802

MATERIALS RESEARCH SEMINAR Cammarata

Sec. 01

W 2-3:30

510.804

MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR Cammarata

Sec. 01

W 3:30-5

510.808

GRADUATE RESEARCH Cammarata