Materials Science And Engineering (MATSE)


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MATSE 013 (GN) APPLIED MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS ( 3) Chemistry of materials with emphasis on intermolecular forces between atoms, molecules, ions, and dense materials and inorganic and organic physical chemistry. In most majors, this course is not a substitute for CHEM 013 or CHEM 112. Prerequisite: CHEM 012

MATSE 081 (GN;IL) MATERIALS IN TODAY'S WORLD ( 3) A survey of the properties, manufacture, and uses of polymers, ceramics and metals in today's world with emphasis on modern developments and new materials.

MATSE 090H HIGH-TECH MATERIALS ( 1) A series of introductory seminars concerning the most important aspects of modern materials technology; some laboratory visits will be included.

MATSE 091 (GN) POLYMERS, LIFE AND SOCIETY ( 3) An exploration of the science and use of polymer materials and their impact on society using a case study approach.

MATSE 101 (GN) (EGEE) ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ( 3) Energy utilization and technological development, energy resources, conversion and consequences on the local and global environment, and future energy alternatives.

MATSE 101A (GN;IL) (EGEE) ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ( 3) Energy utilization and technological development, energy resources, conversion and consequences on the local and global environment, and future energy alternatives.

MATSE 112 (GN) APPLIED MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Chemistry of materials with emphasis on intermolecular forces between atoms, molecules, ions, and dense materials and inorganic and organic physical chemistry. In most majors, this course is not a substitute for CHEM 013 or CHEM 112. Prerequisite: CHEM 110

MATSE 201 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE ( 3) Concepts of relationships between structure and thermal, optical, magnetic, electrical, and mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, glasses, and polymers. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 ; MATH 231

MATSE 259 PROPERTIES AND PROCESSING OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS ( 3) Relationship of structure and processing variables to the properties and service behavior of metals, polymers, and ceramics. Prerequisite: E MCH 213 or E MCH 210

MATSE 297 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

MATSE 400 CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Principles of crystal chemistry applied to structures, structural defects and properties of organic, inorganic, intermetallic, and metallic crystals. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 , CHEM 113 , MATH 231 , MATH 251 , PHYS 214

MATSE 401 THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS ( 3) Review of equilibrium thermodynamics and applications to metallurgical and material systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 , PHYS 214

MATSE 402 MATERIALS PROCESS KINETICS ( 3) A treatment of process kinetics including chemical reaction kinetics and momentum, energy and mass transport. Prerequisite: MATH 251 , PHYS 214

MATSE 403 (BIOE) BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS ( 3) Describe properties of materials and composites and their in vivo interactions. Prerequisite: MATSE 201

MATSE 404 (IL) (BIOE) SURFACES AND THE BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO MATERIALS ( 3) Focus is on the special properties of surfaces as an important causative and mediating agent in the biological response to materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 , CHEM 113

MATSE 409 (NUC E) NUCLEAR MATERIALS ( 3) Nuclear reactor materials: relationship between changes in material properties and microstructural evolution of nuclear cladding and fuel under irradiation. Prerequisite: PHYS 214

MATSE 410 PHASE RELATIONS IN MATERIALS SYSTEMS ( 3) Phase rule; construction and interpretations of equilibrium diagrams; importance of nonequilibrium in materials. Prerequisite: MATSE 201 , MATSE 401 Concurrent: MATSE 201 , MATSE 400 , MATSE 430

MATSE 411 PROCESSING OF CERAMICS ( 3) Principles of ceramic processing, including powder preparation and characterization, forming operations, and the basic phenomena underlying these operations. Prerequisite: MATSE 400 , MATSE 402

MATSE 412 THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS ( 3) Generation of high temperatures, measurement of temperature, heat transfer and furnace design, thermal stability of ceramic materials, applied thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MATSE 259 or MATSE 201 Concurrent: MATSE 401

MATSE 413 SOLID-STATE MATERIALS ( 3) Structures of metallic, ionic, and covalent solids, amorphous materials, and surfaces; electronic structure; electronic properties of solids and their manipulation. Prerequisite: or concurrent: MATSE 201

MATSE 414 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS ( 3) This course will give students a fundamental understanding and appreciation for the relationship between the structure and mechanical behavior of ceramic materials. Prerequisite: E MCH 210 , MATH 220 , MATSE 201 , MATSE 400 , MATSE 430 Concurrent: MATSE 401

MATSE 415 INTRODUCTION TO GLASS SCIENCE ( 3) Composition, melting, fabrication, properties, and uses of glass; combinations of glass with metals and other materials. Prerequisite: MATSE 400 , MATSE 401 , MATSE 402 , MATSE 462

MATSE 417 (E SC) ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES ( 3) Electrical conductivity, dielectric properties, piezoelectric and ferroelectric phenomena; magnetic properties of ceramics. Prerequisite: MATSE 400 , MATSE 402 , PHYS 214

MATSE 420 CORROSION AND DEGRADATION OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS ( 3) General principles and forms of corrosion/degradation, preventative measures and designs which avoid corrosion and environmental degradation, failure analysis. Prerequisite: PHYS 212

MATSE 421 CORROSION ENGINEERING ( 3 credits per semester) Industrial forms of corrosion and preventive methods, and their description in terms of basic thermodynamic and kinetic considerations. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 , PHYS 212

MATSE 422 THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSING ( 3) Physico-chemical aspects of high temperature extraction and processing of metals and alloys. Design and evaluation of processes and process options. Prerequisite: MATSE 401 , MATSE 402

MATSE 424 MATERIALS SELECTION AND DESIGN ( 1) Introduction to the selection and design of materials for structural applications. Prerequisite: MATSE 201 or MATSE 259

MATSE 425 PROCESSING OF METALS ( 3) Modern methods of shaping metals in liquid and solid states: casting, joining, powder and deformation processing. Design of new technology. Prerequisite: MATSE 402 , MATSE 410

MATSE 426 (MN PR) AQUEOUS PROCESSING ( 3) A study of the chemical and engineering principles pertinent to metal processing in aqueous systems: hydrometallurgical extraction, plating, materials preparation. Prerequisite: EGEE 301 or MATSE 401

MATSE 427 FERROUS PHYSICAL METALLURGY ( 3) Phase transformations in, and mechanical properties of ferrous systems; heat treatment principles. Prerequisite: MATSE 410 , MATSE 424

MATSE 428 (E SC) ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS IN CORROSION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ( 3) The objective of the course is to give students hands-on experience in assessing environmental degradation of engineering materials. Prerequisite: E SC 414M or MATSE 259 ; MATSE 420 or MATSE 421

MATSE 430 MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION ( 3) Elements of crystallography and the characterization of crystalline and non- crystalline materials using x-ray diffraction, electron microscopic, and other instrumental techniques. Prerequisite: PHYS 214

MATSE 435 OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS ( 3) Electromagnetic spectrum, interaction of light with materials, color, thin film optical coatings, electro-, integrated and nonlinear optics. Prerequisite: MATSE 400

MATSE 436 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS ( 3) Fundamental relationships between structure and mechanical behavior of materials. Prerequisite: MATH 231 , MATH 250 or MATH 251 , PHYS 214 , MATSE 201 or MATSE 259 or E SC 314

MATSE 440 (E MCH) NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF FLAWS ( 3) Methods and limitations of nondestructive evaluation of mechanical flaws; optical, acoustical, electromagnetic, x-ray, radiography, thermography, and dye techniques. Prerequisite: E MCH 213 or E MCH 210H or E MCH 210

MATSE 441 POLYMERIC MATERIALS I ( 3) Manufacture of industrially significant polymers together with discussion of their major chemical, physical, and mechanical properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 210 , MATH 231 , PHYS 214

MATSE 442 POLYMER SYNTHESIS ( 3) Preparation of commercially useful polymers and their molecular structure characterization.

MATSE 443 INTRODUCTION TO THE MATERIALS SCIENCE OF POLYMERS ( 3) Introduction to the nature and structure of high polymers. Characteristics of polymers and polymer systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 210 , MATH 231 , PHYS 214

MATSE 444 SOLID STATE PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS ( 3) Structure/property relationships in the bulk solid state of polymers. Characterization of bulk properties and structure. Prerequisite: MATSE 443

MATSE 445 THERMODYNAMICS, MICROSTRUCTURE, AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERS ( 3) The properties of individual polymer chains. Theoretical and experimental techniques pertaining to the characterization of polymeric microstructure. Prerequisite: MATSE 443

MATSE 446 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS AND COMPOSITIES ( 3) The mechanical (viscoelastic) and electric properties of polymers and poly-based composites. Prerequisite: MATSE 443

MATSE 447 RHEOLOGY AND PROCESSING OF POLYMERS ( 3) This course deals with the fluid mechanics, rheology, and processing of polymeric materials. Prerequisite: MATSE 443

MATSE 448 (CH E) POLYMER PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY ( 3) Basic principles of polymer melt processing are reviewed and subsequently applied to the most important industrial processing operations. Prerequisite: MATSE 447 or CH E 302A

MATSE 450 (E SC) SYNTHESIS AND PROCESSING OF ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC MATERIALS ( 3) The materials science of applying thin film coatings, etching, and bulk crystal growth; includes materials transport, accumulation, epitaxy, and defects. Prerequisite: MATSE 201 or E SC 414H , sixth semester standing

MATSE 455 PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC MATERIALS ( 3) Materials characterization in general; electrical properties of crystals, contacts, films; optical properties of single phase materials, waveguide, and multilayer stacks. Prerequisite: MATSE 201 or E SC 414M , E SC 314

MATSE 460 INTRODUCTORY LABORATORY IN MATERIALS ( 1) An introduction to comparative physical properties and characteristics of various materials including mechanical, electrical thermal, and structure/ morphology. Prerequisite: or concurrent: MATSE 201

MATSE 461 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC MATERIALS LABORATORY ( 1) An introductory lab course to demonstrate important physical, thermal, and electronic properties of materials, as well as, methods of materials characterization. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 , PHYS 214 Concurrent: MATSE 400

MATSE 462 GENERAL PROPERTIES LABORATORY IN MATERIALS ( 1) An introduction to comparative physical properties of various materials including mechanical, thermal electrical properties and the measurement of said properties. Prerequisite: MATSE 460

MATSE 463 CHARACTERIZATION AND PROCESSING OF ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC MATERIALS LAB ORATORY ( .5 - 1) Provides experience with key processing methods for EPM materials and advanced characterization methods for EPM materials and simple device structures. Prerequisite: MATSE 400 , MATSE 430 , MATSE 450 , MATSE 455 , MATSE 460 Concurrent: MATSE 450 , MATSE 455

MATSE 463 CHARACTERIZATION AND PROCESSING OF ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC MATERIALS LAB ORATORY ( 1 credits per semester) Effective Date: SP2009 Provides experience with key processing methods for EPM materials and advanced characterization methods for EPM materials and simple device structures. Prerequisite: MATSE 400 , MATSE 430 , MATSE 450 , MATSE 455 , MATSE 460 Concurrent: MATSE 450 , MATSE 455

MATSE 468 CERAMICS LABORATORY III ( .5 - 1 per semester) Cermaic processing and powder characteristics. Prerequisite: MATSE 462

MATSE 468 CERAMICS LABORATORY III ( 1) Effective Date: SP2009 Cermaic processing and powder characteristics. Prerequisite: MATSE 462

MATSE 471 METALLURGY LABORATORY I ( 1) A laboratory integrating experimental aspects of material contained in MATSE 402, 413, and 410, e.g. phase diagram determination, solidification micro- structures, etc. Prerequisite: MATSE 430

MATSE 472 METALLURGY LABORATORY II ( 1) Application of principles of mechanical metallurgy, pyroprocessing, corrosion and metal processing. Prerequisite: MATSE 410 , MATSE 471

MATSE 473 POLYMERIC MATERIALS LABORATORY--SYNTHESIS ( 1) Principles and practices of polymerization, including condensation, free radical (bulk, solution, suspension, emulsion), ionic, and Zeigler-Natta procedures. Prerequisite: MATSE 443

MATSE 474 POLYMERIC MATERIALS LABORATORY--CHARACTERIZATION ( 1) Principles and practices involved in determination of properties, structure and morphology, employing thermal, mechanical, spectroscopic, viscometric and computer techniques. Prerequisite: MATSE 443

MATSE 475 (E SC) PARTICULATE MATERIALS PROCESSING ( 3) Fundamentals of processing particulate materials including production, characterization, handling, compaction, and sintering of metal, carbide, intermetallic, and composite powders. Prerequisite: E MCH 315 , E SC 414 , or MATSE 259

MATSE 483 (E SC) SIMULATION AND DESIGN OF NANOSTRUCTURES ( 3) Introduction to computer simulation techniques and their applications at the physical/life sciences interface. Prerequisite: PHYS 214 or E SC 312 , MATH 230

MATSE 484W (IL) INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP IN MATERIALS: RESEARCH DEFINITION AND METHODOLOGY ( 3) A course focused on international research, specific design and methodology, facilitated through the International Internship in Materials and Program. Prerequisite: Sixth-semester standing in Materials Science and Engineering; MATSE 201 , MATSE 460 , MATSE 492W , satisfactory completion of cultural class from Office of Education Abroad

MATSE 485W (IL) INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP IN MATERIALS: EXPERIMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION ( 3) A course focused on international research, specifically experimentation and documentation, facilitated through the International Internship in Materials Program. Prerequisite: Seventh-semester standing in Materials Science and Engineering; MATSE 484W ; satisfactory completion of cultural class from Office of Education Abroad

MATSE 492W MATERIALS ENGINEERING METHODOLOGY AND DESIGN ( 3) Designed to familiarize students with the literature and technology developments in the use of, and design with, materials in industrial applications. Prerequisite: sixth semester standing in Materials Science and Engineering

MATSE 494M RESEARCH AND DESIGN SENIOR PROJECT ( 1 - 3) Continuation of a research problem in materials culminating in a bound thesis describing the work.

MATSE 494W RESEARCH AND DESIGN SENIOR PROJECT ( 1 - 3) Continuation of a research problem in materials culminating in a bound thesis describing the work.

MATSE 496 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

MATSE 497 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

MATSE 501 THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS ( 3) Application of thermodynamics to materials equilibria and processes, including solution theory, electrochemical processes, capillarity, and the effect of stresses. Prerequisite: MATSE 401 or equivalent

MATSE 503 KINETICS OF MATERIALS PROCESSES ( 3) Introduction to application of transition state theory and mass transfer to the kinetics of materials and mineral processes. Prerequisite: MATH 250 , CHEM 450 ; GEOSC 521 or MATSC 501

MATSE 505 IRREVERSIBLE AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS ( 3) Introduction to statistical and irreversible thermodynamics as applied to chemical and materials systems. Prerequisite: MATSE 401 , MATSE 501 or instructor's permission

MATSE 506 INTERFACIAL ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSES ( 3) Survey of thermodynamic and kinetic fundamentals of electrochemical processes at interfaces.

MATSE 507 (BIOE) BIOMATERIALS SURFACE SCIENCE ( 3) Special properties of surfaces as an important causative and mediating agent in the biological response to materials.

MATSE 508 (BIOE) BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS ( 3) Properties and methods of producing metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials used for biomedical applications.

MATSE 511 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES APPLIED TO MATERIALS AND MINERAL SCIENCES PROBLEMS ( 1 - 7 per semester) See units A through G for description.

MATSE 511A (GEOSC) POWDER X-RAY DIFFRACTION ( 1 credits per semester) Compound identification, lattice parameter measurement, and other applications of the powder diffraction method.

MATSE 511B (GEOSC) TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY ( 1) Principles and practice of transmission electron microscope operation. Students undertake individual projects.

MATSE 511C (GEOSC) SPECTROSCOPY ( 1) Emission spectrographic analysis of powders and atomic absorption analysis of solutions.

MATSE 511D (GEOSC) ELECTRON MICROPROBE ANALYSIS ( 1) Qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis of microvolumes within solids. Emphasis on individual student project.

MATSE 511E (GEOSC) SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY ( 1) Principles and practice of scanning electron microscope operation. Students undertake individual projects.

MATSE 511G (GEOSC) ANALYTICAL ELECTRON MICROSCOPY ( 1) Modern analytical electron microscope techniques: scanning transmission electron microscopy; electron energy loss spectroscopy; energy dispersive analysis of x-rays. Prerequisite: MATSE 511B

MATSE 512 (GEOSC) PRINCIPLES OF CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Relation of structure to ionic size and nature; influence of pressure and temperature on structure; chemical-structural defects, crystalline solutions, phase-transitions.

MATSE 514 CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS ( 3) Classical and new (microprobe, scanning microscope, magnetic resonance, and Mossbauer) techniques for the characterization of composition, structure, defects, and surfaces.

MATSE 518 WETTING PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS: THEORY AND PRACTICE ( 3) Fundamentals of water wetting phenomenon are developed with special emphasis on thermodynamics of absorption and adhesion.

MATSE 519 ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS ( 3) Degradation of materials performance when exposed to the combination of high temperature, neutron irradiation and aggressive electrochemistry found in nuclear reactors. Prerequisite: MATSE 409 or MATSE 420

MATSE 523 (NUC E) ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS ( 3) Degradation of materials performance when exposed to the combination of high temperature, neutron irradiation, and aggressive electrochemist