Courses and Programs 1995-1997
Courses and Programs 1995-1997M S E 170. Introduction to Materials Used in Art and Technology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. A concept-oriented, basic course on materials intended for students of all disciplines. Development of appreciation for the scientific basis of materials properties and uses. Emphasis on common applications of materials and their use in art and technology. No science or mathematics background required.
M S E 201. Principles of Materials Science. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: Chem 167 or 177. Properties, structure, and bonding in solids. Thermodynamic basis for equilibrium. The role of defects in determining the physical and mechanical properties of solids. Cast, wrought, and powdered materials. Binary phase diagrams, the nature and properties of alloys. The heat treatment and properties of steels. Corrosion of metals. 201M: For MSE majors only. Properties, structure, and bonding of solids. Thermodynamic basic for microstructural changes in materials. The role of defects in determining the physical and mechanical properties of solids. Use of phase diagrams and thermal processes to control the nature and properties of materials. Case studies illustrating these concepts in engineered products utilizing metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
M S E 202. Processing and Fabrication of Materials. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Chem 167 or 177. Sources of raw materials for ceramics, metals, and polymers. Processing of raw materials. Materials handling and fluid flow. Powder forming, extrusion, casting, and advanced materials forming techniques. Joining of ceramic, metallic, and polymeric materials. Introduction to thermal processing.
M S E 205. Introduction to Ceramic Materials Laboratory. (1-3) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 201 or 201M. Lecture and laboratory exercises on crystal structure of ceramic materials and mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical properties of ceramic materials.
M S E 206. Ceramics Processing and Fabrication Laboratory. (1-3) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 202. Ceramic forming and processing technology. Lecture and laboratory exercises in materials preparation, forming, and drying for ceramic materials. Ceramic bodies and glazes.
M S E 207. Introductory Physical Metallurgy Laboratory. (1-3) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Enrollment in 201. Electrical properties of metals, powder x-ray diffraction, temperature measurement, hardness and tensile testing, metallography (light microscopy) of ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys.
M S E 208. Metals Processing and Fabrication Laboratory. (0-6) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 202. Metal forming, processing, and joining technology. Laboratory exercises in casting and solidification, mechanical working and annealing, welding and powder processing.
M S E 210. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R. Yr. Prereq: Sophomore classification in ceramic or metallurgical engineering. Professional development and student activities.
M S E 211. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R. Yr. Prereq: Sophomore classification in ceramic or metallurgical engineering. Professional development and student activities.
M S E 271. Materials Science and Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Chem 167 or 177, Math 166, Phys 221. Analogies in the physics and engineering of solid assemblies and composite structures. Structure of matter from subatomic to the macroscopic levels. Defects and diffusional transport in solids. Use of phase diagrams and transformation kinetics to control the structure and mechanical properties of materials. Manufacturing with polymers. Corrosion of metals and alloys.
M S E 297. Engineering Internship. Cr. R. F.S. Prereq: Permission of department; sophomore classification. Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.
M S E 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.
M S E 305. Kinetics of Microstructure Development. (4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 201 and 205 or 207, 202 and 206 or 208. Description of crystal structures and defects. Plastic flow and dislocations. Diffusion in metals and ceramics. Interface description and grain size control. Crystal nucleation, growth, and influence on mechanical and magnetic properties. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 306. Physical Metallurgy. (4-0) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 305. Solidification from the melt of pure materials and alloy mixtures. Ternary phase equilibria. Cast iron solidification. Second phase nucleation, precipitation, and growth. Twinning and martensite transformations. Cast iron and steel heat treatment. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 306L. Physical Metallurgy Laboratory. (1-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 306 and knowledge of computer programming. Experiments are carried out and analyzed which involve the following topics: Carburizing of steel, Jominy end quench, welding of various steels, and x-ray plus metallographic evaluation of retained austenite. Two design experiments are done involving carburizing and age hardening of aluminum alloys. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 307. Pyrometry and Thermal Processing of Ceramics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Phys 221, Chem 167 or 177. Principles of temperature measurement, thermoelectric, resistive, and optical devices. Ceramic firing, interpretation of phase diagrams. Detailed analysis of silicate systems, liquid and solid state sintering, grain growth. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 307L. Pyrometry and Thermal Processing Lab. (0-6) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 307. Laboratory exercises in temperature measurement, fuels and combustion, and high temperature firing of ceramics. Sintering, solid-solid reactions, and vitrification. Furnace operation and thermal analysis. Statistical analysis. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 310. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R. Yr. Prereq: Junior classification in ceramic or metallurgical engineering. Professional development and student activities.
M S E 311. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R. Yr. Prereq: Junior classification in ceramic or metallurgical engineering. Professional development and student activities.
M S E 315. Characterization of Materials. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 305. Characterization of materials with information obtained from light microscopy, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and x-ray spectroscopy. Correlation with microstructures. Statistical analysis. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 321. Mechanical Behavior of Materials. Same as M E 321. See Mechanical Engineering. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 322. Manufacturing Processes. Same as M E 322. See Mechanical Engineering. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 336. Engineering Materials. Same as E M 336. See Engineering Mechanics. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 340. Inspection Trip. Cr. R. S. Prereq: Junior ceramic engineering classification. One-week trip inspecting ceramic plants and studying industrial methods of production. Field trip fee.
M S E 341. Application of Statistics to Materials. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Application of statistical principles to problems concerned with materials. Computer-assisted design of experiments.
M S E 343. Electronic Properties of Materials. (4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 201, 205 or 207, Phys 222. Underlying causes and characteristics of electrical and magnetic behavior of materials. Properties and production of common materials used for dielectric, optical, semiconductor, metallic and ionic conductor and magnetic applications. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 347. Vitreous State. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 305. Theory of the vitreous state. Structure and properties of inorganic glasses. Melting, forming, annealing, and properties measurements. Manufacturing processes of glass. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 347L. Vitreous State Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 347. Experiments on batching, melting, refining, and annealing glass. Physical properties measurements: index of refraction, density, elastic modulus, electrical and optical properties. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 360. Thermochemistry for Materials Science and Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Chem 167 or 177, Math 265. Basic laws of thermodynamics applied to materials systems. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances, homogeneous solutions, and dissolved components. Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium. Property changes for chemical reactions. Phase diagrams of ceramic and metallurgical systems. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 370. Principles of Nondestructive Testing. Same as E M 370. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Phys 112 or 222. Radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, eddy current testing, dye penetrant inspection, and other less common techniques. Physical bases of tests; materials to which applicable; types of defects detectable; calibration standards, and reliability safety precautions. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 370L. Nondestructive Testing Laboratory. Same as E M 370L. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 370. Application of nondestructive testing techniques to the detection and sizing of flaws in materials and to the characterization of materials microstructure. Field trip fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 371. Materials for Aerospace Applications. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Chem 167 or 177, E M 324. Engineering analysis of solid structures and composites. Atomic-and-micro-structure of solids. Binary phase diagrams and phase transformations for important metals and alloys. Control of mechanical properties. Selection and properties of aerospace materials. Primarily for aerospace engineering students.
M S E 375. Nuclear Materials and Radiation Effects. Same as Nuc E 375. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 201 or 271. Survey of materials for fission and fusion reactors. Current materials topics in nuclear technology. Nuclear fuel and fuel cladding materials. Pressure vessels for light water reactors. Steam generators. Fusion reactor first wall. Defects in solids. Radiation damage to materials. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 383. Polymers and Composites. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Chem 167 or 177, E M 324. Properties of polymers as a function of chemical composition, atomic rearrangement, and molecular architecture. Processing, fabrication, and properties of thermoset polymers, thermoplastic polymers, glass reinforced plastic, boron-epoxy composites, and graphite-epoxy composites. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 397. Engineering Internship. Cr. R. F.S. Prereq: Permission of department; junior classification. Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.
M S E 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department; junior classification. Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.
M S E 405. Mechanical Behavior of Materials. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: E M 324. Fundamentals of mechanical behavior of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials, including composites. Lecture and laboratory exercises in elasticity and plasticity, static and time dependent fracture, creep, stress-rupture, residual stresses. Design problems. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 406. Mechanical Metallurgy. (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 405. Mechanical behavior of metals. Elasticity, plasticity, failure, and fatigue. Emphasis on engineering applications and design. Metal forming and processing. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 410. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R. Yr. Prereq: Senior classification in ceramic or metallurgical engineering. Professional development and student activities.
M S E 411. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R. Yr. Prereq: Senior classification in ceramic or metallurgical engineering. Professional development and student activities.
M S E 420. Design for Thermal Processing. (1-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 305, 360. Design and analysis of heat treatment and other transport dependent processes pertaining to metal, ceramic, or polymer processing and utilization. Experimental verification. Computer modeling and analysis. Oral and written reports. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 421. Metallurgical Engineering Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 406. Application of economic, physical, chemical, and mechanical metallurgical principles to design of metal parts and processes. Oral and written reports. Field trip fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 422. Ceramic Engineering Design. (1-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 420. Major problems and projects in the design of ceramic materials and processes. Oral and written reports. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 441. Manufacture and Application of Refractories and Structural Ceramics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 306 or 307, 360. Thermal properties of ceramic materials. Refractories classification, selection, and manufacturing. Applications. Structural ceramics. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
M S E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design. Same as A E 466, Cpr E 466, E E 466, E Sci 466, I E 466, Engr 466, M E 466. (1-4) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of the instructor. Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisci-plinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing and life cycle considerations. Appli-cation of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing proc-esses. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations, computer models and engineering drawings.
M S E 490. Independent Study. Cr. arr. Investigation of individual research or special topics.
A. Metallurgy. Materials fee.
B. Ceramic Engineering. Materials fee.
H. Honors
M S E 497. Engineering Internship. Cr. R. F.S. Prereq: Permission of department; senior classification. Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.
M S E 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department; senior classification. Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.
M S E 501. Thermodynamics of Materials. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 306 or 307, 360 or Chem 321, Math 266. Review of basic principles, thermodynamics of multiphase chemical reactions, thermodynamic potentials, stability principles, solution thermodynamics, free-energy-composition diagrams, multicomponent phase diagrams, and thermodynamic driving forces. Nucleation and spinodal decomposition theory.
M S E 502. Kinetics of Processes in Materials Science. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 501. Reaction kinetics. Atomic and phenomenological theories of diffusion. Defects in solids. Phase transformation kinetics. Micro-structure development.
M S E 508. Mineral Processing Operations. Same as Mn RS 508, Ch E 508. See Mineral Resources.
M S E 516. Chemistry of Crystalline Materials. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 201. Review of the fundamentals of bonding in solids. Crystal and ligand field theories. Crystal systems and symmetry operations. Crystal chemistry of metals and inorganic compounds. Crystal structure-property relationships.
M S E 517. Physical Metallurgy of Alloys. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: 306. Application of fundamental concepts of phase transformations, heat flow, mechanical behavior, and structure-property relations to the problems of heat treatment and selection of steels and aluminum, copper, and titanium alloys.
M S E 518. Metallurgy of Rare Earths. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: 306 or Phys 322 or 324 or Chem 321. Electronic configuration, valence states, minerals, ores, beneficiation, extraction, separation, metal preparation and purification, crystal structure, transformation, melting and boiling points, chemical behavior, inorganic compounds, alloy chemistry, nature of the chemical bond, mechanical and elastic properties, magnetic properties, resistivity, and superconductivity.
M S E 519. Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. Same as E E 519. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1995. Prereq: 317 or E E 351, E E 313, Phys 364. Magnetic fields, flux density and magnetization. Magnetic materials, magnetic measurements. Magnetic properties of materials. Domains, domain walls, domain processes, magnetization curves and hysteresis. Types of magnetic order, magnetic phases and critical phenomena. Electron magnetic moments, theory of electron magnetism. Technological application, soft magnetic materials for electromagnets, hard magnetic materials, permanent magnets, magnetic recording technology, superconductivity, magnetic measurements of properties for materials evaluation.
M S E 521. Structure and Properties of Polymers and Composites. Same as M E 521. See Mechanical Engineering.
M S E 528. Structure and Properties of Glass. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 347 or 360 or Chem 321. Advanced theory of the vitreous state. Structure of glasses, nucleation theory, control of devitrification, composition-structure property relationships.
M S E 533. Characterization Methods in Materials Science. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 343 or equivalent. Characterization of ceramic, metal, polymer and glassy materials using modern analytical techniques. Spectroscopic (IR, Raman, UV/VIS/NIR, and NMR), thermal (DSC, DTA/TGA, and DMA) methods, mechanical and rheological testing, magnetic and electrical characterization, and powder characterization.
M S E 534. Scanning and Auger Electron Microscopy. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Phys 221. Microstructural characterization of materials by scanning electron microscopy. Compositional determination by energy dispersive x-ray and Auger spectroscopy. Specimen preparation methods.
M S E 535. X-Ray, Electron and Neutron Diffraction. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 315. Introduction to theory of X-ray, electron and neutron diffraction, symmetry operations, space groups, and reciprocal lattice. Laue and powder diffraction methods and their application to precise lattice parameters, determination of simple crystal structures, phase identification, orientation, texture, grain size, strain, residual stress, and order-disorder.
M S E 539. Electronic Properties of Materials. Same as E E 539. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 343 or EE330 or Phys 322. Continuum model of materials, definition of physical properties. Electron theory, free electron model of conduction electrons, quantum corrections, internal potential and bound electrons. Electronic properties of metals, Brillouin zones, Fermi surface. Semicon-ductors, conduction and valence bands. Electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties of materials. Technological applications, microelec-tronics and semiconductors, optoelectronics, superconductivity, magnetic recording technology. Electronic materials for transducers.
M S E 541. Mechanical Behavior of Materials. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 305, Math 266. Mechanical behavior of materials based on atomic and microstructural considerations. Elasticity, plasticity, yield criteria, introduction to dislocation theory. Brittle and ductile fracture, fatigue and creep, design criteria, statistical aspects of failure.
M S E 544. Oxidation and Corrosion . (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: One course in thermodynamics. Study of origin, development, and current applicability of theories of corrosion and oxidation of materials.
M S E 550. Fundamentals of Nondestructive Evaluation. Same as E M 550. See Engineering Mechanics.
M S E 551. Nuclear Reactor Materials and Radiation Effects. Same as Nuc E 551. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 375. Radiation flux and spectrum and cross section. Defects in materials. Theory of collisions and displacement production. Experimental observation of radiation damage. Defect clusters, voids, and bubbles. Radiation hardening and embrittlement. Current materials issues in fission and fusion reactor technology.
M S E 553. Nuclear Reactor Fuel Materials. Same as Nuc E 553. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 375. Physical, chemical, nuclear, thermal, and mechanical properties of metallic, ceramic, and liquid fuels for nuclear reactors. Fuel fabrication. Behavior of fission products. Fuel restructuring and densification. Implications for safety and economics of nuclear reactors.
M S E 561. Materials Processing Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Statistical design of experiments. Data acquisition and control. Machine design fundamentals: Autocad. Practical aspects of heat and mass transfer. Process modeling.
M S E 563. Powder Processing of Materials. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: One course in thermodynamics. Introduction to ceramic processing science. Powder processing routes, characterization of powders. Fabrication of ceramics by casting, molding, and pressing operations. Densification by solid or liquid phase sintering, hot pressing, and hot isostatic pressing. Microstructure development.
M S E 564. Fracture and Fatigue. Same as E M 564, M E 564. See Engineering Mechanics.
M S E 566. Deformation Processing. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 306 or 307. Theory and applications of deformation processes as applied to fabrication of metals, glasses and polymers. Shape forming by viscous and/or plastic deformation. Examples of common processing methods including: extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, forging, casting.
M S E 568. Plasticity and Creep of Materials. Same as E M 568. See Engineering Mechanics.
M S E 569. Mechanics of Composite and Combined Materials. Same as Aer E 569, E M 569. See Engineering Mechanics.
M S E 574. Ultrasonic Nondestructive Measurement Principles. Same as E M 574. See Engineering Mechanics.
M S E 580. Biomaterials. Same as E M 580, B M E 580. See Engineering Mechanics.
M S E 590. Special Topics. Cr. var. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
A. Metallurgy
B. Ceramics
C. Polymers
M S E 599. Creative Component. Cr. var.
M S E 603. Mathematical Methods for Materials Research. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: 306 and Math 266. Development of mathematical tools for problem solving and modeling in materials science and engineering, including crystallography, wave propagation, phase transformations, heat and mass transfer, diffractions, and anisotropic properties.
M S E 612. Alloy Theory. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1995. Prereq: 516 or Phys 324 or Chem 402. Substitutional solid solution alloys-models of Friedel, Hume-Rothery, Brewer-Engel; interstitial solid solution alloys; compound formation-Miedema's model, crystal chemistry approaches, and metastable alloys.
M S E 635. Transmission Electron Microscopy. (3-3) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 534. Characterization of inorganic materials using TEM. Selected area and convergent beam electron diffraction, bright field/dark field/high resolution imaging. Compositional analysis using x-ray and electron energy loss spectroscopy.
M S E 642. Mechanical Performance of Materials. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 541. Effects of microstructural and macroscopic defects on mechanical properties of materials. Dynamic and temperature effects. Crack initiation and propagation. Creep, hydrogen and radiation embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking, wear. Characterization by nondestructive evaluation, remaining life prediction and life extension methods. Student presentations.
M S E 646. Defects in Crystalline Materials. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 307, 516. Properties of crystals containing point defects such as Frenkel and Schottky defects plus defects created by non-stoichiometry and doping. Defect concentration-property relations.
M S E 661. Advanced Powder Processing. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 563. Current issues in powder processing of metals and ceramics. Emergent methods in powder synthesis, forming and densification. Theoretical and experimental advances in powder processing research.
M S E 662. Advanced Solidification Processing. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 305. Dendritic growth and control of macrostructure in castings, ingots, and continuous cast metals. Porosity and its control. Riser and gating design. Mechanical properties of cast metals.
M S E 663. Advanced Deformation Processing. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: 521 or 528 or 566. Current issues in deformation processing of glasses and polymers. Emergent methods in deformation processes. Survey of contemporary industrial processes resulting in products/devices. Advances in processing research.
M S E 690. Advanced Topics in Materials Science. Cr. var. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
M S E 699. Research.