Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2021-2022
CEVE 526 - SMART MATERIALS FOR THE ENVI
Long Title: SMART MATERIALS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Department: Civil & Environmental Engr
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concept of smart materials and their application to address challenges in environmental engineering. The course will cover three broad categories of smart materials, namely self-healing materials, stimuli-responsive materials, and materials with molecular-recognition capabilities. The use of these materials for structural, sensing, water treatment, and energy applications will be highlighted. The course will emphasize the underlying chemical and thermodynamic principles driving the behavior and responses of smart materials. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 426.