Various laboratory experiments that illustrate crystal structure, behavior of multi-component systems, and failure modes. Provides hands-on experience with some more advanced characterization methods of polymers, metals, and ceramics. Includes data reduction, analysis, and interpretation, as well as correct writing of reports.
A review of common engineering materials, their potential failure mechanisms and corresponding technology developed to avoid these failures. This course illustrates applications of current technology to practical industrial problems and is designed for engineers of all disciplines.
An introduction to aspects of design in materials science and engineering. This course enables students to begin planning and performing preliminary work toward their projects that will form the basis of the capstone materials engineering design experience in the subsequent Spring semester. Students planning to take MSE 480 in the following Spring semester are encouraged to enroll.
This course provides an overview of micromachined structures with an emphasis on operational theory and fabrication technology.
This course will present the fundamentals of x-ray and electron beam interactions with solid-state materials. Both elastic and inelastic interactions will be treated, with emphasis on elastic diffraction effects.
A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in engineering and materials science such as: biomedical synthetics, electronic properties of materials, advances in metal working, history of materials technology, quantitative metallography. Theory of disclinations, scanning electron microscopy. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits, but only four credits can be earned under the same title. A particular topic may be offered at most twice under the MSE 599 number.
Classification of solids; atomic structure and bonding; relation of structure to properties; deformation behavior and failure.
Study of reactions of materials with chemical environments. Introduction to irreversible thermodynamics. Emphasis on current literature.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
