Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO NANOENGINEERING

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the properties of nanomaterials and their applications in engineering, technology, chemistry, energy, biology, and medicine. General discussion of nanotechnology, from multidisciplinary research to consumer products, suitable for all levels and specializations. Students will develop the understanding needed to separate the hype form the real in one of the most dynamic and prolific areas of research in the last ten years. Includes demonstrations, student-lead projects, and lab tours. Required for MSNE majors.

Long Title: WILD TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: A variety of topics related to chemistry and nanotechnology will be discussed. Some topics are classical while others are current. Topics may include nanocars, molecular electronics, how to form a start-up company. Grades will be based upon attendance and quizzes. Expected to be offered Spring 2016. Cross-list: CEVE 210, CHEM 210. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the science of solid materials. Includes metals, ceramics, plastics, and semiconductors, as well as the properties of solid materials from atomic and macroscopic points of view. Required for materials science and engineering majors.

Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE JUNIOR LAB

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Selected lab experiments in materials science. Open only to junior materials science and engineering majors. Required for materials science and engineering majors. At the start of the semester, please check with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science for the time and location of the organizational meeting for the course. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 4

Description: Introduction of fundamental aspects of design through semester-long group projects. Open to non-majors only with permission of instructor. Required for materials science and engineering majors.

Long Title: NANOMATERIALS FOR ENERGY

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamental science of nanomaterials. Many of the concepts will be explained by drawing from applications in sustainability (photovoltaics, solar-to-fuel conversion thermionic, thermoelectric, fuel cells). Students will design a lab demo from scratch using amongst others the infrastructure provided by the photonics measurement lab. Cross-list: ELEC 365.

Long Title: THERMODYNAMICS AND TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 4

Description: Unified presentation of the kinetics and thermodynamics of mass and energy transport. Includes heterogeneous equilibrium, diffusion in solids, and heat transfer, as well as their application to engineering design. Required for materials science and engineering majors.

Long Title: MECH PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 211

Description: Survey of the mechanical properties of solid materials. Includes basic mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, fracture, fatigue, creep, hardening mechanisms, mechanical testing, and structure-property relationships. Required for materials science and engineering majors. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 502. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 402 if student has credit for MSNE 502.

Long Title: MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 4

Description: Exploration of technological aspects of materials selection, design, failure, and analysis. Lab time spent in an industrial setting. Open to non-majors only with permission of instructor.

Long Title: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 211

Description: Survey of the electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics based upon elementary band theory concepts. Required for materials science and engineering majors. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 406 if student has credit for MSNE 506.

Long Title: CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT I

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 4

Description: An interdisciplinary capstone design experience in materials science and nanoengineering. This course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses to the solution of a realistic engineering problem. Teams of students will specify, design, and build an engineering system/device to meet a prescribed set of requirements. Must complete MSNE 408 to receive credit for MSNE 407 and both courses must be taken the same academic year. Required for MSNE majors in B.S. program. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT II

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An interdisciplinary capstone design experience in materials science and nanoengineering. This course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses to the solution of a realistic engineering problem. Teams of students will specify, design, and build an engineering system/device to meet a prescribed set of requirements. Must complete MSNE 407 to receive credit for MSNE 408 and both courses must be taken the same academic year. Required for MSNE majors in B.S. program. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: METALLOGRAPHY AND PHASE RELATIONS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MSCI 301 OR MSNE 301

Description: Study of microstructures that may be observed in metals and alloys, optical metallography (in addition to more sophisticated techniques), and the relationships between structural properties and failures. Required for materials science and engineering majors.

Long Title: CERAMICS AND GLASSES

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Fundamentals of ceramic and glassy materials, including phase relations, theoretical properties, structure, bonding, and design.

Long Title: COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS MODELING

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Physico-chemical principles augmented by ever-advancing computation technology have become a tool for explaining rich materials properties, designing nano-structures and their possible functionality. This course overviews basic quantum principles of materials structure, and a hierarchy of approximations broadly used in computational models. This includes classical mutli-body potentials, tight-binding approximations, electronic density functional theory methods, etc. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 533. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 433 if student has credit for MSNE 533.

Long Title: CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRACTION

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of crystals by diffraction techniques, focusing on x-ray, with an overview of electron and neutron diffraction as well as complementary techniques. Provides mathematical foundations and nomenclature for diffraction and related phenomena. Includes basics of crystallographic analysis and surface/point/space group symmetry, experiment design (sources, geometry, detectors), and data analysis and interpretation. Required for undergraduate MSNE major. Meets with MSNE 535 (less course work for the undergraduate class). Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 535. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 435 if student has credit for MSNE 535.

Long Title: CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRAC LAB

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Selected laboratory experiments in materials science, focusing on lattice symmetry, crystallography, phase identification, and metallurgy. Required for undergraduate MSNE major. Credit may be given for only one, MSNE 537 or MSNE 437. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 537. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 437 if student has credit for MSNE 537.

Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 0

Description: A series of seminars on selected topics in Materials Science. Recommended for Materials Science and NanoEngineering majors.

Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: A series of seminars on selected topics in Materials Science. Recommended for Materials Science and NanoEngineering majors.

Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECTS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Independent investigation of a specific topic or problem in materials science. Research under the direction of a selected faculty member. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SUPERVISED RESEARCH

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 AND MATH 102

Description: Supervised research, reports and/or final reports required. Sponsorship by faculty member required. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: CURRENT TOPICS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 9

Description: Designed for undergraduate materials science students. Topics vary from term to term. Please consult with the department for additional information.

Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 0

Description: A series of seminars on selected topics in Materials Science. Required for Materials Science and Engineering majors. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: A series of seminars on selected topics in Materials Science. Required for materials science and engineering majors. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: MECH PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Survey of the mechanical properties of solid materials. Includes basic mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, fracture, fatigue, creep, hardening mechanisms, mechanical testing, and structure-property relationships. Required for Materials Science and Engineering majors. Additional work required. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 402. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 502 if student has credit for MSNE 402.

Long Title: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Survey of the electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics based upon elementary band theory concepts. Required for Materials Science and Engineering majors. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 506 if student has credit for MSNE 406.

Long Title: PROPERTIES, SYNTHESIS AND DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of the science of interfaces and the properties that govern their use in composite materials. Not offered every year. The study of composite processing and methods for synthesis polymer, metal and ceramic matrix composition.

Long Title: COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS MODELING

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Physico-chemical principles augmented by ever-advancing computation technology have become a tool for explaining rich materials properties, designing nano-structures and their possible functionality. This course overviews basic quantum principles of materials structure, and a hierarchy of approximations broadly used in computational models. This includes classical mutli-body potentials, tight-binding approximations, electronic density functional theory methods, etc. MSNE 533 requires additional work. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 433. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 533 if student has credit for MSNE 433.

Long Title: CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRACTION

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of crystals by diffraction techniques, focusing on x-ray, with an overview of electron and neutron diffraction as well as complementary techniques. Provides mathematical foundations and nomenclature for diffraction and related phenomena. Includes basics of crystallographic analysis and surface/point/space group symmetry, experiment design (sources, geometry, detectors), and data analysis and interpretation. Required for undergraduate MSNE major. Meets with MSNE 435 (additional work for the graduate version). Cross-list: PHYS 535, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 435. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 535 if student has credit for MSNE 435.

Long Title: CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRAC LAB

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Selected laboratory experiments in materials science, focusing on lattice symmetry, crystallography, phase identification, and metallurgy. Required for undergraduate MSNE major. Credit may be given for only one, MSNE 537 or MSNE 437. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 437. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 537 if student has credit for MSNE 437.

Long Title: COMPUATIONAL NANOSCIENCE FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Computational methods such as first principles, kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC), classical MC (in Canonical, Grand Canonical, and isobaric-isothermal ensembles), and classic MD in predicting materials formation and properties. Case studies include cementitious materials, metals, and thermoelectric materials. Other case studies are possible depending on the student's background and instructor's approval. Cross-list: CEVE 538.

Long Title: THIN FILMS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Deposition methods, structure, properties, performance and failure mechanisms of thin solid films for various applications. Deposition methods include sputtering, plating, evaporation and chemical vapor deposition. Material types include crystalline and amorphous metals as well as semiconductors and insulators. Applications are primarily in microelectronics; data storage; micro-electro-mechanical systems, wear and corrosion prevention and thermal barriers. NOTE: Not offered every year. Cross-list: ELEC 545.

Long Title: MATERIALS IN NATURE AND BIO-MIMETIC STRATEGIES

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This graduate level course will discuss the origin of several materials that exists in nature from a technology perspective and strategies to replicate them using synthetic materials processing protocols. Silicates, carbon based materials, abalone shell, bone etc. will be used to discuss the fascinating architecture developed by nature. Similarly several functional structures designed by nature such as Gecko tape and IR sensors will be discussed for designing bio-medic structure and devices.NOTE: Not offered every year.

Long Title: COLLOIDAL AND INTERFACIAL PHENOMENA

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The course will provide knowledge into the fundamentals of colloidal interactions (e.g., stabilisation, adsorption, self-assembly) and the techniques currently applied for their assessment. Apart from the theoretical background, the course will also provide applicable knowledge by covering current and emerging applications involving these phenomena. Interfacial tension, wetting and spreading, contact angle hysteresis, interaction between colloid particles, stability of interfaces, flow and transport near interfaces will be covered. NOTE: Offered in alternative year with MSNE 594/CHBE 594. Cross-list: CHBE 560.

Long Title: SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF CORROSION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MSCI 301 OR MSNE 301

Description: Students will learn basics of corrosion science of metals and alloys exposed to different classes of conditions, prevalent forms of corrosion, consequences of corrosion and corrosion mitigation approaches in a range of industries. Discussion of nano science aspects related to corrosion control in industry will be included.

Long Title: SENIOR DESIGN THESIS PROJECT

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 2

Description: A design project in the materials science field will be undertaken by the student in close collaboration with at least one materials science faculty member.

Long Title: SENIOR DESIGN THESIS PROJECT

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 2

Description: A design project in the materials science field will be undertaken by the student in close collaboration with at least one materials science faculty member. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: MICROSCOPY METHODS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MSCI 535 OR MSNE 535

Description: This course focuses on theories, applications, and sample preparation for various microscopy methods including Atom Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Micrscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and related spectroscopy techniques. Hands on experience is emphasized. Students are expected to be able to independently operate related instruments after taking the course. NOTE: Not offered every year. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: MICRO AND NANO HEAT TRANSPORT METHODOLOGIES AND DESIGN

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MECH 481 or permission of instructor

Description: A thorough explanation of the methodologies used for solving conduction, convection and radiation heat transport problems in macro, micro and nanosystems. Phonon, photon and electron transfer fundamentals. Equilibrium Statistics. Basic kinetic theory and transport properties of ideal gases. Microchannel heat transfer. Nanofluid heat transfer. Non-Fourier heat Conduction. Boltzmann transport equation. Molecular dynamics and lattice dynamics numeric methods. Applications and design problems in contemporary technologies. To be taught alternating years for MECH and MSNE Seniors and Graduate students.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 AND CHEM 212

Description: The course focuses on demonstrating how the physical properties of polymers can be understood from simple models. Students will be introduced to the terminology and mathematics involved in the physical understanding of polymer systems. The course is intended for students who would like to gain an understanding of modern approaches to polymer physics. NOTE: Not offered every year. Cross-list: CHBE 593.

Long Title: PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 211 OR CHEM 251) AND (MATH 211 OR MATH 221)

Description: The course will introduce basic concepts in polymer science including the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers as well as physical properties of polymers. Topics include approaches to polymer synthesis, processing and characterization of polymer materials, and an introduction to mathematical models applied to describe the structure and dynamics of polymeric materials. NOTE: Offered in alternative year with MSNE 560/CHBE 560. Cross-list: CHBE 594. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 9

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 9

Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 9

Description: Topics may vary. Please consult with the department for additional information.

Long Title: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING: MATERIALS AND DYNAMICS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Discussion of the engineering and materials technology that is involved in modern automotive design. Topics include: chassis design and construction; composite design and fabrication; aerodynamics and ground effects; suspension dynamics; performance technology. External expert speakers will provide a real-world perspective. Course will only be offered with sufficient demand. Check with the instructor. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING: LAB

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Laboratory application of engineering skills towards the materials technology and dynamics of chassis design, composite design, and fabrication, aerodynamics, and performance technology. Not offered every year. Instructor Permission Required. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MSCI 616 or MSNE 616. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: M.M.S. RESEARCH PROJECT I

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This is the first part of the M.M.E. research project course. The faculty advisor, taking into account the background and research interests of the student as well as the research interests of the faculty advisor, will determine the contents. Course requirements will include a final report.

Long Title: M.M.S. RESEARCH PROJECT II

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This is the second part of the M.M.E. research project and continuation of MSNE 621. Course requirements will include a final report. Instructor Permission Required.

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (MSCI 422 OR MSNE 422) AND (MSCI 535 OR MSNE 535)

Description: Exploration of concepts in vacuum technology, thin film metallization, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Augen electron spectroscopy, and x-ray absorption fine structure. Includes lab sessions on XPS and EXAFS analysis. NOTE: Not offered every year.

Long Title: NANOMATERIALS AND NANOMECHANICS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The primary goal of this course is to introduce important current developments in the field of nanomaterials and nanomechanics. The course will discuss synthesis and characteration of nanomaterials, the behaviors especially mechanical behaviors in the broad sense of such materials, and their technological applications. The basic physics and fundamental mechanisms responsible for nanoscale induced changes in properties will be stressed.

Long Title: NANOPHOTONICS, SPECTROSCOPY, AND MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will cover the contributions that nanophotonic concepts and advanced spectroscopy techniques can make to the development and characterization of novel materials for energy and sustainability. Students will cover nanophotonic concepts for novel materials and characterization techniques, ultrafast and nanoscale spectroscopy techniques, and applications in energy and sustainability. For each topic, background information will be provided about the relevant science and engineering aspects, as well as examining the state-of-the art in the topic, via student-presentations and literature reviews. Cross-list: CHEM 661, ELEC 661.

Long Title: VISITING RESEARCH TRAINEE

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 0

Description: Visiting research trainee. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: RESEARCH AND THESIS

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 12

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.