Materials Science (MS)

#: Course numbers with the # symbol included (e.g. #400) have not been taught in the last 3 years.

MS #862 - Electronic Materials Science

Credits: 4

This course provides engineering and science students with a foundation in the materials science of modern electronic devices. Topics include bonding and structure of solids, electrical and thermal conduction, elements of quantum mechanics, band theory of electrons in solids, semiconductors, magnetism, dielectrics and superconductors. Examples of applications are taken primarily from the fields of semiconductor electronics and nanotechnology, and illustrate how the electrical and optical properties of devices are obtained from their compositions, crystal structures and microstructures. Permission of instructor required.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

MS #895 - Special Topics

Credits: 2-4

New or specialized courses and/or independent study. May be repeated barring duplication of subject.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to unlimited times.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

MS 899 - Master's Thesis

Credits: 1-6

Master's Thesis.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

MS 900 - Seminar

Credits: 1

Topics of interest to graduate students and faculty; reports of research ideas, progress, and results; lectures by outside speakers. Continuing course: instructor may assign IA (continuous grading) grade at the end of one semester.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

MS 960 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials I

Credits: 3

Classical and statistical thermodynamics are used to establish the conditions of equilibrium for simple and multi-component, heterogeneous materials. Additionally, the thermodynamics of phase diagrams, miscibility, interfaces, and defects are explored. Examples and problems apply these concepts to various types of materials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

MS #995 - Graduate Special Topics

Credits: 2-4

Investigation of graduate-level problems or topics in Materials Science.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

MS 999 - Doctoral Research

Credits: 0

Doctoral Research.

Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Special Fee: Yes