Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)Engineering
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Classes
MSE 1110
Course Description
Nanotechnology has been enabling the Information Revolution with the development of even faster and more powerful devices for manipulation, storing, and transmitting information. In this hands-on course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRI 1110
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Thurston Hall 205
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Umbach, C
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MSE 1190
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Biomaterials are at the intersection of biology and engineering. This course explores natural structural materials in the human body, their properties and microstructure, and their synthetic and semi-synthetic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRI 1190
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Hollister Hall 110
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Gourdon, D
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MSE 1900
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This course is intended for an individual student, or small group of students, to pursue a particular project, analytical investigation, or experimental investigation outside of regular courses. The course ... view course details
MSE 2610
Course Description
Examines the mechanical properties of materials (e.g., strength, stiffness, toughness, ductility) and their physical origins. Topics include the relationship of elastic, plastic, and fracture behavior ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2610
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Kimball Hall B11
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Baker, S
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- M Bard Hall 140
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Baker, S
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- T Thurston Hall 203
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Baker, S
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- W Bard Hall 140
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Baker, S
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MSE 2910
Course Description
Supervised independent research project in association with faculty members and faculty research groups of the department. Students design experiments, set up the necessary equipment, and evaluate the ... view course details
MSE 3010
Course Description
Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: quantum chemistry, symmetry aspects of chemical bonding, solid state reactions, and electrochemistry. Materials include polymers, organic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5810
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Bard Hall 140
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Estroff, L
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- W Hollister Hall 368
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Estroff, L
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MSE 3030
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Introduces the three laws of thermodynamics as the fundamental basis for thermal and chemical equilibrium, coupled with statistical mechanical interpretations for entropy and specific heat capacities. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5830
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Bard Hall 140
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Thompson, M
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- M Hollister Hall 206
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Thompson, M
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MSE 3070
Course Description
Introduces design in the context of real-world materials challenges as explored through reverse engineering. Students examine the materials, design, and cost constraints of a variety of technological products ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Bard Hall 140
Instructors
Dieckmann, R
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MSE 3110
Course Description
Practical laboratory covering the analysis and characterization of materials and processing. Labs are based on materials from courses in chemistry of materials and thermodynamics of condensed systems. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- T Bard Hall 258
Instructors
Nucci, J
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- W Bard Hall 258
Instructors
Nucci, J
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Regular Academic Session.
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2 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- R Bard Hall 258
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Nucci, J
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MSE 3910
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Supervised independent research project in association with faculty members and faculty research groups of the department. Students design experiments, set up the necessary equipment, and evaluate the ... view course details
MSE 4020
Course Description
Relationship between microscopic mechanisms and macroscopic mechanical behavior of engineering materials, how mechanical properties can be modified, and criteria for selection and use of materials in design. ... view course details
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Bard Hall 140
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Donnelly, E
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MSE 4030
Course Description
Laboratory course with limited lectures. Topics include the acquisition, analysis, and presentation of data; errors; experimental design; and technical writing. Emphasis is on practical laboratory skills, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MW Thurston Hall 203
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Nucci, J
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Alternative hours can be arranged with permission of instructor.
MSE 4050
Course Description
Proposals for thesis topics should be approved by the supervising faculty member before beginning the senior year. Approved thesis topics normally involve original experimental research in direct collaboration ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Thurston Hall 202
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Baker, S
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Year long course (fall and spring semesters). Alternative hours can be arranged.
MSE 4070
Course Description
Introduces materials design in the context of real-world materials design projects carried out in industry. In the first portion of the course, the process of engineering design is studied in light of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MW Bard Hall 140
Instructors
Murtagh, M
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MSE 4900
Course Description
This course is intended for an individual student, or small group of students, to pursue a particular project, analytical investigation, or experimental investigation outside of regular courses. The course ... view course details
MSE 4910
Course Description
Supervised independent research project in association with faculty members and faculty research groups of the department. Students design experiments, set up the necessary equipment, and evaluate the ... view course details
MSE 4950
Course Description
Gives credit to students who help in the laboratory portions of select MSE courses. The number of credits earned is determined by the teaching load and is typically 1-3. view course details
MSE 5210
Course Description
Synthetic and natural polymers for engineering applications. Production and characterization of long-chain molecules. Thermodynamics of polymer mixtures. Polymer molecular weight. Gelation and networks, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Bard Hall 140
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Wiesner, U
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MSE 5430
Course Description
Provides fundamental information on the deposition, properties, reaction, and evaluation of thin films. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Thurston Hall 203
Instructors
Conrad, M
van Dover, R
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MSE 5630
Course Description
Upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level course that covers the basis of biology and the principles and practice of microfabrication techniques. Course lectures are largely from guest faculty with ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Weill Hall 226
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Shuler, M
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MSE 5710
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Covers techniques used to determine the composition and structure of materials, both synthetic and biological. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BME 5710
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Bard Hall 140
Instructors
Watson, C
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MSE 5810
Course Description
Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: quantum chemistry, symmetry aspects of chemical bonding, solid state reactions, and electrochemistry. Materials include polymers, organic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3010
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Bard Hall 140
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Estroff, L
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- W Hollister Hall 314
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Estroff, L
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MSE 5820
Course Description
Relationship between microscopic mechanisms and macroscopic mechanical behavior of engineering materials, how mechanical properties can be modified, and criteria for selection and use of materials in design. ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Bard Hall 140
Instructors
Donnelly, E
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MSE 5830
Course Description
Introduces the three laws of thermodynamics as the fundamental basis for thermal and chemical equilibrium, coupled with statistical mechanical interpretations for entropy and specific heat capacities. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3030
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Bard Hall 140
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Thompson, M
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- M Hollister Hall 206
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Thompson, M
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MSE 5880
Course Description
This course covers nanoparticles from synthesis to characterization to applications in advanced technologies. It is an applied course intended to provide an overview of advanced nanoparticle topics and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Thurston Hall 202
Instructors
Robinson, R
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MSE 6030
Course Description
Basic statistical thermodynamics, partition functions and thermodynamic state functions, distributions, laws of thermodynamics, free-energy functions and conditions of equilibrium, chemical reactions, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Thurston Hall 205
Instructors
Suntivich, J
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MSE 6210
Course Description
Chem 6070 is a one semester introductory course on the chemistry and physics of nanoscale materials. The main goal of CHEM 6070 is to provide a solid background (both to experimentalists and theorists) ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHEM 6070
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- TR Baker Laboratory 119
Instructors
Park, J
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MSE 8000
Course Description
Independent research in materials science under the guidance of a member of the staff. view course details
MSE 8010
Course Description
Lectures by visiting scientists, Cornell staff members, and graduate students on subjects of interest in materials sciences, especially in connection with new research. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Graded)
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kimball Hall B11
Instructors
van Dover, R
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Enrollment limited to: MSE MS/PHD students only.
MSE 8020
Course Description
Short presentations on research in progress by students and staff. view course details