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MSE 6010 - ELECTRONIC AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS
Provides a fundamental understanding of the structure and properties of perfect and defective materials. Topics include: crystallography and crystal structures, point defects in materials, properties of dislocations in f.c.c. metals and other materials, surface structure and energy, structure and properties of interphase boundaries. (Prerequisite: Instructor permission)
MSE 6020 - DEFECTS AND MICROSTRUCTURE IN MATERIALS
Basic course designed to provide a foundation for correlating defect structure and microstructure with physical, mechanical and chemical properties of engineering materials. The fundamental properties of point, line and surface defects in ordered media will be formulated. The thermodynamics of point defects in various types of solids will be discussed as well as the geometry and mechanics of crystal dislocations and their role in crystal plasticity elucidated. The essential elements of microstructure will be characterized emphasizing the concepts of phase constitution, microconstituent, polycrystalline aggregate and multiphase materials. The concept of real materials embodying a hierarchy of structures is emphasized. The principles governing the genesis and stability of material structure at various levels will be discussed. (Prerequisites: MSE 601 and MSE 623)
MSE 6050 - STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS I
This is the first of a sequence of two basic courses for first-year graduate students or qualified undergraduate students. Topics include atomic bonding, crystal structure, and crystal defects in their relationship to properties and behavior of materials (polymers, metals, and ceramics); phase equilibria and non-equilibrium phase transformations; metastable structures; solidification,and recrystallization. (Prerequisite: Instructor permission)
MSE 6060 - STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS II
This is the second of a two-course sequence for the first-year graduate and qualified undergraduate students. Topics include diffusion in solids; elastic, anelastic, and plastic deformation; and electronic and magnetic properties of materials. Emphasizes the relationships between microscopic mechanisms and macroscopic behavior of materials. (Prerequisite: MSE 605 or instructor permission)
MSE 6080 - CHEMICAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLID MATERIALS
Introduces the concepts of electrode potential, double layer theory, surface charge, and electrode kinetics. These concepts are applied to subjects that include corrosion and embrittlement, energy conversion, batteries and fuel cells, electrocatalysis, electroanalysis, electrochemical industrial processes, biolectrochemistry, and water treatment. (Prerequisite: Physical chemistry course or instructor permission)
MSE 6120 - CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS
Provides a fundamental understanding of a broad spectrum of techniques utilized to characterize properties of solids. The methods used to assess properties are described through integration of the basic principles and application. Methods more amenable to analysis of bulk properties are differentiated from those aimed at measurements of local/surface properties. MSE 367 or equivalent, or a solid state materials/physics course.
MSE 6130 - TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
Emphasizes the fundamental principles of transmission electron microscopy and illustrates its capabilities for characterizing the internal structures of materials by diffraction, imaging and spectroscopic techniques; includes weekly laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: MSE 601 or instructor permission.
MSE 6140 - MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
Fundamental course on the principles governing the behavior of modern
magnetic materials employed in technology from transformer materials to permanent
magnets and magnetic recording including such new areas as nanomagnetism. The
approach integrates the basic physics of magnetism with the materials science and the
subject matter is developed at a level to enable students to understand magnetism and
magnetic materials at the forefront of the field and to readily read the current research
and technological literature.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. MSE 6160 - SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY AND RELATED TECHNIQUES
Covers the physical principles of scanning electron microscopy and electron probe microanalysis. Laboratory demonstrations and experiments cover the operation of the SEM and EPMA. Applications of secondary and backscattered electron imaging, energy dispersive x-ray microanalysis, wave- analysis are applied to materials characterization. Laboratory experiments may include either materials science or biological applications, depending on the interests of the student. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MSE 6167 - ELECTRICAL, OPTICAL, AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Explore the fundamental physical laws governing electrons in solids, and show how that knowledge can be applied to understanding electronic, optical and magnetic properties. Students will gain an understanding of how these properties vary between different types of materials, and thus why specific materials are optimal for important technological applications. Cross-listed as ECE 6167. Prerequisite: Some background in solid state materials and elementary quantum principles.
MSE 6230 - THERMODYNAMICS AND PHASE EQUILIBRIA OF MATERIALS
Emphasizes the understanding of thermal properties such as heat capacity, thermal expansion, and transitions in terms of the entropy and the other thermodynamic functions. Develops the relationships of the Gibbs and Helmholtz functions to equilibrium systems, reactions, and phase diagrams. Atomistic and statistical mechanical interpretations of crystalline and non-crystalline solids are linked to the general thermodynamical laws by the partition function. Nonequilibrium and irreversible processes in solids are discussed. (Prerequisite: Instructor permission)
MSE 6240 - KINETICS OF TRANSPORT AND TRANSFORMATION OF MATERIALS
An introduction to basic kinetic processes in materials and develops basic mathematical skills necessary for materials research. Students learn to formulate the partial differential equations and boundary conditions used to describe basic materials phenomena in the solid state including mass and heat diffusion in single- and two-phase systems, the motion of planar phase boundaries, and interfacial reactions. Students develop analytical and numerical techniques for solving these equations and apply them to understanding microstructural evolution. Prerequisite: MSE 6230.
MSE 6270 - INTRODUCTION TO ATOMISTIC SIMULATIONS
Introduction to several classical atomic-level simulation techniques (molecular dynamics, Metropolis and kinetic Monte Carlo). The basic concepts, capabilities and limitations of the methods are discussed, an overview of the current state-of-the-art is provided, and examples of recent success stories are considered. The emphasis of the course is on getting practical experience in designing and performing computer simulations.
MSE 6320 - DEFORMATION AND FRACTURE OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
Deformation and fracture are considered through integration of materials science microstructure and solid mechanics principles over a range of length scales, emphasizing the mechanical behavior of metallic-structural alloys and electronic materials. Metal deformation is understood based on elasticity theory and dislocation concepts. Fracture is understood based on continuum fracture mechanics and microstructural damage mechanisms. Additional topics include fatigue, elevated temperature behavior, material embrittlement, time-dependency, experimental design, damage-tolerant life prognosis, small-volume behavior, and material property modeling. Prerequisite: MSE 4320, or BS in MSE, or MSE 6050, or permission of instructor for graduate students outside of MSE.
MSE 6340 - PHYSICAL METALLURGY OF TRANSITION-ELEMENT ALLOYS
Reinforces fundamental concepts, introduces advance topics, and develops literacy in the major alloy systems. Emphasizes microstructural evolution by composition and thermomechanical process control. Topics include phase diagrams, transformation kinetics, martensitic transformation, precipitation, diffusion, recrystallization, and solidification. Considers both experimental and model-simulation approaches. (Prerequisite: MSE 606 or instructor permission)
MSE 6350 - PHYSICAL METALLURGY OF LIGHT ALLOYS
Develops the student's literacy in aluminum and titanium alloys used in the aerospace and automotive industries. Considers performance criteria and property requirements from design perspectives. Emphasizes processing-microstructure development, and structure- property relationships. (Prerequisite: Instructor permission)
MSE 6640 - THIN FILM GROWTH
Students are exposed to materials issues concerning the relevant growth models, techniques, and characterization of thin films pertaining to metals, oxides, and semiconductor materials. Growth techniques including sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, thermal evaporation, pulsed laser deposition, and molecular beam epitaxy will be discussed in detail.
MSE 7080 - ADVANCED ELECTROCHEMISTRY
A highly-specialized course detailing specific subject matter in the areas of corrosion of stainless steel, cyclic voltammetry, and the adsorption of hydrogen on and diffusion of hydrogen through Palladium. Associated experimental methods are discussed.
MSE 7140 - PHYSICS OF MATERIALS
Basic course dealing with the physical principles governing the thermal, electronic, optical and magnetic properties of engineering materials. The approach integrates the fundamentals of materials science with essential concepts in solid state and condensed matter physics. Special attention is given to understanding the nature of the crystalline state and wave-particle diffraction with a strong emphasis on the reciprocal latttice concept. Thermal properties are approached by discussing the Einstein and Debye solids and the concept of lattice waves and phonons. The elements of Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics are reviewed leading to the development of an electron theory of solids. The concepts of Fermi surface and Fermi energy, Brillouin zones, valance and conduction bands are discussed extensively. The atomic origin of magnetism and magnetic effects in solids are analyzed as well as magnetic hysteresis and technical magnetic properties. The fundamental electrical and magnetic properties of superconductors are discussed inlcuding the new high Tc ceramic materials. ( Prerequisite: MSE 6167, Electronic, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials, or equivalent or instructor permission.)
MSE 7220 - SURFACE SCIENCE
Analyzes the structure and thermodynamics of surfaces, with particular emphasis on the factors controlling chemical reactivity of surfaces; adsorption, catalysis, oxidation, and corrosion are considered from both theoretical and experimental viewpoints. Modern surface analytical techniques, such as Auger, ESCA, and SIMS are considered. (Prerequisite: Instructor permission)
MSE 7240 - DIFFUSIONAL PROCESSES IN MATERIALS
An introduction to elasticity theory, the thermodynamics of stressed crystals, and diffuse interface theory with application to understanding microstructural evolution in bulk materials and thin films. Prerequisite: MSE 6230, 6240.
MSE 7320 - DEFORMATION & FRACTURE OF MATERIALS
Emphasizes the roles of defects, state of stress, temperature, strain rate, and environment on macroscopic mechanical behavior of materials, as well as nano-to-micro scale modeling of such responses. The first half of the course considers dislocation theory with application to understanding materials plasticity, strengthening mechanisms and creep. The second half develops tools necessary for advanced fatigue and fracture control in structural materials. Linear and nonlinear continuum fracture mechanics principles are developed and integrated with microscopic plastic deformation and fracture mechanisms. Topics include cleavage, ductile fracture, fatigue, environmental cracking and micromechanical modeling of governing properties.
Prerequisites: MSE 6320 or AM/MAE/CE/APMA 6020 or instructor permission
MSE 7340 - PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
Includes the fundamental theory of diffusional phase transformations in solid metals and alloys; applications of thermodynamics to calculation of phase boundaries and driving forces for transformations; theory of solid-solid nucleation, theory of diffusional growth, comparison of both theories with experiment; applications of thermodynamics and of nucleation and growth theory to the principal experimental systematics of precipitation from solid solution, the massive transformations, the cellular and the pearlite reactions, martensitic transformations, and the questions of the role of shear in diffusional phase transformations. (Prerequisite: MSE 6230 or comparable thermodynamics)
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