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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (MSE)
109. History of Technology and Society (3) I (Identical with NEE 109).
110. Solid State Chemistry (4) I II Fundamental principles of the chemistry of condensed states of matter including metals, polymers, molecular solids and ceramics. 4ES. P, CHEM 103A.
195. Colloquium
b. Materials Science and Engineering (1) I II (Identical with ENGR 195B).
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
207. Material Culture Studies (3) I (Identical with ANTH 207, which is home).
222. Introduction to Materials Science (3) I Introduction to the structure of materials and how structure influences properties. Elementary crystallography, crystal chemistry, and microstructure effects are covered. Examples are taken from all classes of materials: metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers, glasses, and composites. 3ES. P, MSE 110 or CHEM 103B or MATH 125B; CHEM 103A. Consult department before enrolling. Field trip.
224. Materials and Energy Balances in Materials Processing (3) II Analysis of materials processing using material and energy balance computations. Stoichiometry, nonreacting and reacting systems, first law of thermodynamics, degree of freedom analysis. Applications to the processing of conventional and new materials. 3ED. P, CHEM 103B or MSE 110; ENGR 102.
240. Thermodynamics (4) I Introduction to the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, free energy, and the concept of equilibrium as applied to materials for conventional and advanced technological applications. 4ES. P, MATH 125B or consult department before enrolling.
249. Technology and The Growth of Civilizations (3) II (Identical with ANTH 249, which is home).
251. Social Constraints on Engineering (3) I Influence of consumers, organizations, state and national governments and international treaties on engineering in the USA, Japan and selected other nations. (Identical with ANTH 251, ENGR 251).
257. Materials Science of Art and Archaeological Objects (3) II The methods, content and practice pertinent to the study of art and archaeology. Materials science provides one of the keys for interpreting objects in their historical and cultural context. 3ES. P, Credit for this course or MSE 259 but not for both. (Identical with ANTH 257, ENGR 257). Tier Two - Natural Sciences.
258. Materials Science of Art and Archaeological Objects Laboratory (1) II Laboratory exercises involving the materials science of art and archaeological objects. 1ES. (Identical with ANTH 258, ENGR 258). Tier Two - Natural Sciences.
259. Society and the Technology of Art and Archaeological Objects (3) II The course focuses on art and archaeological objects and their technology to lead into discussions about the priorities of social groups in particular places and historical settings. Credit for this course or MSE 257 but not for both. (Identical with ANTH 259 and ENGR 259). Approved as Tier Two - Individuals and Societies. Effective Spring 1999.
260. Structure and Properties of Materials I (4) II Principles of structure and structure-property relationships in materials. 4ES. P, MSE 222.
293. Internship (1-6)
299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
331L. Engineering Materials Laboratory (1) I II Fundamental laboratory techniques for the evaluation of properties and behavior of materials for engineering applications. 1R, 2L, 1ES. P or CR, MSE 331R.
331R. Fundamentals of Materials for Engineers (3) I II Scientific principles which underlie and relate the behavior and properties of materials to their engineering applications. 3ES. P or CR, CHEM 103A; P, PHYS 103.
360L. Materials Laboratory (1) I Laboratory experiments on physical, electrical and optical properties of materials. 1ES. P, MSE 360R.
360R. Structure and Properties of Materials II (3) I Principles of structure and structure-property relationships in materials with emphasis on mechanical properties. 2ES, 1ED. P, MSE 260.
380. Kinetic Processes in Materials (3) II Application of principles of thermodynamics and transport to kinetic processes in materials, including diffusion, phase transformations, and phenomena which impact microstructure development. 3ES. P, MSE 240, MSE 409.
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
405. Advanced Extractive Metallurgy (3) II Hydrometallurgy: physical chemistry and kinetics of hydrometallurgical processes including leaching, solvent extraction and metal recovery; flow sheet design and optimization. Pyrometallurgy: analysis, control and optimization of pyrometallurgical processes. 3ED. P, MSE 380. Field trip. May be convened with MSE 505.
409. Transport Phenomena (3) I Principles of momentum, energy and mass transport, as applied to materials processing. 3ES. P, MSE 240, MATH 254. May be convened with MSE 509.
411. Mineral Processing (3) I (Identical with MN E 411, which is home). May be convened with MSE 511.
412. Physical Chemistry of Materials (3) I Physical and chemical topics of interest to material scientists including surface chemistry, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. 3ES. P, MSE 240. May be convened with MSE 512.
414. Solidification of Castings (3) I II Principles of metal castings while applying fundamentals of transport phenomena and materials science and engineering. Students work in teams on three projects that provide experience in engineering design and hands-on use of the Metal Casting Laboratory. 3ED. P, A ME 432 or CHEE 305 or MSE 331R or MSE 110 or MSE 409. Field trip.
417. Semiconductor Processing (3) I Semiconductor materials, crystal growth, wafering, photolithography, etching, doping, oxidation, metallization, thin film deposition, and device processing. May be convened with MSE 517. Delete course. Fall 99
423. Electrochemistry in Materials Science (3) I Principles and applications of electrochemistry in materials science with emphasis on charge-transfer reactions at electrode-solution interfaces; including electrodeposition, electroforming, electroless plating. 2.5ES, .5ED. P, MSE 240. May be convened with MSE 523.
424. Physics and Chemistry of Ceramic Materials (3) II Ceramic crystal structures, crystal chemistry, phase equilibria and sintering theory. 3ES. P, MSE 222, MSE 240 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with MSE 524.
434. Electrical and Optical Properties of Materials (3) I Properties of semi conducting materials as related to crystal structure, interatomic bonding and defect structures. 3ES. P, PHYS 241. (Identical with ECE 434, OPTI 434).
435. Corrosion and Degradation (3) II The science of corrosion and degradation reactions and its application to engineering problems. 2ES, 1ED. P, MSE 331R or MSE 412; or, P or CR, CHEM 480B. (Identical with CHEE 435, ENGR 435). May be convened with MSE 535.
440. Thermodynamics of Condensed Phases (3) I Advanced treatment of the principles of thermodynamics with application to electronic and optical materials; emphasis on solutions, defect chemistry and modeling of multicomponent systems. P, MSE 240. May be convened with MSE 540.
442A. Materials Engineering Design (2) I Application of engineering design principles to materials applications and processes: Product and Process Design. P, MSE 360. Writing-Emphasis Course*. May be convened with MSE 542A.
442B. Materials Engineering Design (2) I Application of engineering design principles to materials applications and processes: Cost and Economic Analysis. P, MSE 360. Writing-Emphasis Course*. May be convened with MSE 542B.
444. Design Competition (3) II Students utilize their undergraduate experience in formulating and developing a materials design project which they present and defend before a review panel. 3ED. P, MSE 442A. May be convened with MSE 544.
446. Semiconductor Processing (3) I Semiconductor processing: silicon and compound semiconductor materials preparation, bulk crystal growth, wafering, epitaxial growth, photolithography, doping, ion implantation, etching, oxidation, metallization, silicon and compound semiconductor device processing. (Identical with ECE 446). May be convened with MSE 546.
452. Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials (3) II Introduction to the nondestructive testing and evaluation of the various classes of engineering materials. Methods considered include leak detection, penetrant, electromagnetic, radiographic, ultrasonic, electrical, electronic, eddy current, acoustic emission, and thermal. 2R, 3L. 2ES, 1ED. P or CR, MSE 331R; MSE 360. May be convened with MSE 552.
455. Physical Metallurgy and Processing of Steel (3) I Equilibrium and nonequilibrium transformations and phases, effects of alloy elements on important transformations in steel, isothermal transformation diagrams and continuous cooling diagrams. Processing aspects include heat treating, heat transfer during cooling and quenching, segregation effects, and surface hardening techniques. 2R, 3L. 2ES, 1ED. P, MSE 331R or MSE 380, and MSE 409 or A ME 442. May be convened with MSE 555.
457. Integrated Circuit Laboratory (3) I II (Identical with ECE 457, which is home). May be convened with MSE 557. Delete course. Spring 99
460. Materials Science of Polymers (3) I Introduction to physical properties of polymers. Microstructure, crystallization, rheology, relaxation and mechanical properties. 1.5ES, 1.5ED. P, MSE 331R or MSE 360R. May be convened with MSE 560.
461. Biological and Synthetic Materials (3) II Discussion of structure and properties of biological materials and composites, such as bone, teeth and elastin. Synthetic materials as substitutes for biological materials, biocompatibility. 1.5ES, 1.5ED. P, CHEM 103A. May be convened with MSE 561.
462. Structure and Properties of Polymers (3) I Topics of intensive current development in polymer science. In each case, the relation between molecular structure, morphology and properties will be explored. Shows how polymers can be designed and tuned to have the properties needed to fulfill specialized functions. 1.5ED, 1.5ES. P, MSE 460. May be convened with MSE 562.
465. Microelectronic Packaging Materials (3) II Design of microelectronic packaging systems based on the electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of materials. Chip, chip package, circuit board and system designs are considered. (Identical with ECE 465). 3ED. May be convened with MSE 565.
470. Technology of Polymers and Ceramics (3) I Processing and properties of polymers and ceramics in a wide range of technological applications. Discussion of patent literature. 3ED. P, MSE 260 or MSE 331R. May be convened with MSE 570.
471. The Formation and Structure of Glass (3) I The glass transition, Kauzmann's paradox, kinetic theory of glass formation, physics and chemistry of glass making, glass structure, thermal properties. 3ES. P, MSE 260. May be convened with MSE 571.
478. Design, Production and Performance of Ceramics and Metals (3) II How design procedures and outcomes for materials and material processing depend on social and cultural compromises among performance characteristics. (Identical with ANTH 478). May be convened with MSE 578.
479. Culture and Materials Technology (3) I (Identical with ANTH 479, which is home). May be convened with MSE 579.
480. Experimental Methods for Microstructural Analysis (3) II An introduction, through a combination of lectures and laboratory experiences, to both established and new techniques for microstructural characterization of materials. 3ES. May be convened with MSE 580.
485. Technological Forecasting (3) I Introduction to basic forecasting technologies which include causal models, trend extrapolation, growth curves, relevance trees and other models. P, MATH 125B; knowledge of calculus. 2ES, 1ED. (Identical with ENGR 485). May be convened with MSE 585.
486. Technology and Society (3) I The evolution of our technological civilization will be discussed with emphasis on possible future models of technological organizations and on the changing roles of the scientist and engineer. 1ES, 2ED. (Identical with ENGR 486). May be convened with MSE 586.
488. Scanning Electron Microscopy (3) I Theoretical and practical aspects of electron-beam microanalysis. Lab emphasizes projects and independent research using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. 2R, 3L. 3ES. P, consult department before enrolling. Field trip. (Identical with ENGR 488).
489. Transmission Electron Microscopy of Materials (3) I Transmission electron microscopy in materials characterization. Specimen preparation; instrumental techniques; interpretation of micrographs and diffraction patterns, micro- and nano-analysis in transmission electron microscopy. 2R, 3L. 3ES. P, MSE 480 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with MSE 589.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
501. Planning for Discovery (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Generation and organization of ideas into an effective research program. Problem selection, research planning, research proposal preparation and presentation. P, a basic course in physical chemistry. (Identical with ENGR 501).
502. Research Proposal Preparation (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Organization and planning of a specific potential advisor. (Identical with ENGR 502).
503. Applied Surface Chemistry (3) I Fundamentals of surface phenomena, characterization of solid-vapor, solid-liquid and liquid-vapor interfaces, applications in ceramics, electronic and biomedical materials processing. P, a basic course in physical chemistry.
505. Advanced Extractive Metallurgy (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 405. Graduate-level requirements include a mathematical model. May be convened with MSE 405.
509. Transport Phenomena (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 409. Graduate-level requirements include either a term paper or computer model. May be convened with MSE 409.
510. Thermodynamic Characterization of Materials (3) I Advanced treatment of thermodynamics as applied to materials. Special topics include surfaces, interfaces, phase transformations. P, MSE 240.
511. Mineral Processing (3) I (Identical with MN E 511, which is home). May be convened with MSE 411.
512. Physical Chemistry of Materials (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 412. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. May be convened with MSE 412.
517. Semiconductor Processing (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 417. Graduate-level requirements include an extra report/paper. May be convened with MSE 417. Delete course. Fall 99
523. Electrochemistry in Materials Science (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 423. Graduate-level requirements include a special project. May be convened with MSE 423.
524. Physics and Chemistry of Ceramic Materials (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 424. Graduate-level requirements include an advanced topic term paper. May be convened with MSE 424.
532. Solid-Fluid Reactions (3) I (Identical with CHEE 532, which is home).
533. Imperfections in Solids (3) I Nature and behavior of imperfections in metal, ceramic, and semiconductor crystals and polycrystalline aggregates, and their effects on various properties. P, MSE 360.
534. Advanced Topics in Electronic Materials (3) [Rpt./ 2] I Topics to be selected from ferroelectrics, opti-electronics, wave guides, and semiconductor materials. (Identical with ECE 534, OPTI 534).
535. Corrosion and Degradation (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 435. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. (Identical with CHEE 535). May be convened with MSE 435.
536. Advanced Microstructural Characterization by Transmission Electron Microscopy (3) I Theory and applications of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, nanodiffraction, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and electron energy loss spectroscopy for characterizing microstructural and chemical features of solids. 2R, 3L. P, MSE 480, MSE 489.
540. Thermodynamics of Condensed Phases (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 440. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. May be convened with MSE 440.
542A. Materials Engineering Design (2) I For a description of course topics see MSE 442A. Graduate-level requirements include defense of the design project before the student's research committee. May be convened with MSE 442A.
542B. Materials Engineering Design (2) I For a description of course topics see MSE 442B. Graduate-level requirements include defense of the design project before the student's research committee. May be convened with MSE 442B.
544. Design Competition (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 444. Students utilize their research experience in formulating and developing a materials design project which they present and defend before a review panel. Team design and research is emphasized. Graduate-level requirements include defense of the design project before the student's research committee. May be convened with MSE 444.
546. Semiconductor Processing (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 446. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research paper requiring independent research. (Identical with ECE 546). May be convened with MSE 446.
551. Atomistic Computational Techniques in Materials Science (3) II Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics techniques; classical and quantum dynamical models; application to calculation of materials properties (structural, thermodynamic, transport, electronic properties).
552. Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 452. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. May be convened with MSE 452.
554. Electronic Packaging Principles (3) I II (Identical with ECE 554, which is home).
555. Physical Metallurgy and Processing of Steel (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 455. Graduate-level requirements include a research term paper or computer model. May be convened with MSE 455.
557. Integrated Circuit Laboratory (3) I II (Identical with ECE 557, which is home). May be convened with MSE 457.
560. Materials Science of Polymers (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 460. Graduate-level requirements include additional computational and written exercises. May be convened with MSE 460.
561. Biological and Synthetic Materials (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 461. Graduate-level requirements include additional computational and written exercises. May be convened with MSE 461.
562. Structure and Properties of Polymers (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 462. Graduate-level requirements include additional computational and written exercises. May be convened with MSE 462.
565. Microelectronic Packaging Materials (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 465. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper. (Identical with ECE 565). May be convened with MSE 465.
570. Technology of Polymers and Ceramics (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 470. Graduate-level requirements include the writing and presentation of an additional term paper. May be convened with MSE 470.
571. The Formation and Structure of Glass (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 471. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. May be convened with MSE 471.
572. Kinetics Processes in Materials Science (3) II Survey of the kinetics of fundamental processes of importance in materials science. Chemical reaction rate theory of activated processes, diffusion and diffusion controlled processes, kinetics of nucleation and growth, JMA theory, precipitation kinetics, rates of gas-solid reactions, adsorption, and relaxation phenomena. P, MSE 510; MSE 409/509 recommended.
578. Design, Production and Performance of Ceramics and Metals (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 478. Graduate-level requirements include a term-long design project or design analysis. (Identical with ANTH 578). May be convened with MSE 478.
579. Culture and Materials Technology (3) I (Identical with ANTH 579, which is home). May be convened with MSE 479.
580. Experimental Methods for Microstructural Analysis (3) II For a description of course topics see MSE 480. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper. May be convened with MSE 480.
585. Technological Forecasting (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 485. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper. May be convened with MSE 485.
586. Technology and Society (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 486. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper. May be convened with MSE 486.
588. Scanning Electron Microscopy (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 488. Graduate-level requirements include additional lab work. May be convened with MSE 488
589. Transmission Electron Microscopy of Materials (3) I For a description of course topics see MSE 489. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper and presentation. May be convened with MSE 489.
595. Colloquium
a. Materials (1) [Rpt./ 5] II
596. Seminar
s. Technology and Social Theory (3) II (Identical with ENGR 596S and SOC 596S).
599. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./] II
699. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-9) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]