A capstone engineering design experience involving analysis, with some treatments of engineering economics of real processes, design of materials, fabrication problems and techniques, and prediction of model material systems.

Introductory elasticity and plasticity theory; crystallographic nature of slip and twinning; fracture.

Solidification of molten alloys; fundamentals of metal working; application of metal working theories to forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing and sheet forming.

Overview of materials and processes for the application of plastics in the automotive industry. Engineering properties of plastics, rheology and governing relations for melt process flows. Plastic injection molding including design, control, and simulation of molding operations. Plastic part design and material selection; material testing and quality control.

Study of packaging sysems which interconnect, support, power, cool, protect, and maintain electronic components. The course will address systems at the chip, board, and product levels. Topics include design, properties, materials, manufacture, and performance of various packaging systems. Laboratory will provide familiarity with design software and production equipment and processes.

Theory of Dislocations in Crystals and their role in strength, plasticity, work hardening and fracture of crystalline solids.

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.

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.

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.