INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE

MS&E 550

Accelerated introduction to foundational materials concepts and the materials paradigm approach to problem solving and research. Atomic scale structure of materials; defects in crystalline materials; alloy phase diagrams, solid-state diffusion, phase transformations, microstructure development, micro/nano/atomic-scale structure-property relationships.

MS&E 352

The basic factors that determine phase equilibria, structural and transformation characteristics of solids. Principles governing the thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations and microstructure evolution. Nucleation and growth processes in precipitation, recrystallization, solidification, oxidation, martensitic, ordering and spinodal reactions. Transformation behavior in polymers, biomaterials and nanomaterials.

MS&E 551

Atomic, nanoscale and microscale structure of materials. Course is designed for first year graduate students with interests in materials research.

MS&E 151

The properties and structure of everyday materials. A non-mathematical exploration of the relation between structure and resulting properties of metals, plastics, ceramics, glasses, and composite materials. Case studies of important materials in the modern and historical context.

MS&E 351

Introduction to: atomic, electronic, and defect structures in materials; diffusional, mechanical and electrical properties of materials; and the role of structure and defects in diffusional, mechanical, and electrical properties.