Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

MSE 1110

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRI 1110

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11089 MSE 1110   LEC 001

MSE 1190

Biomaterials exist at the intersection of biology and engineering. This course explores natural structural materials in the human body, their properties and microstructure, and their synthetic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRI 1190

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11090 MSE 1190   LEC 001

MSE 2610

Examines the mechanical properties of materials (e.g., strength, stiffness, toughness, ductility) and their physical origins. Explores the relationship of the elastic, plastic, and fracture behavior to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2610

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10899 MSE 2610   LEC 001

  • 10900 MSE 2610   LAB 401

  • 10901 MSE 2610   LAB 402

  • 10902 MSE 2610   LAB 403

MSE 2900

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 18622 MSE 2900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Xing, H

MSE 2910

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11107 MSE 2910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Nucci, J

MSE 3010

Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: introductory quantum chemistry, basic organic chemistry, non-covalent interactions, electrochemistry and surfaces and interfaces. Materials addressed ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5810

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11100 MSE 3010   LEC 001

  • 12641 MSE 3010   DIS 201

MSE 3030

Introduces the three laws of thermodynamics as the fundamental basis for thermal and chemical equilibrium, coupled with statistical mechanical interpretations for entropy.  Applies these principles to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5830

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11095 MSE 3030   LEC 001

  • 11096 MSE 3030   DIS 201

MSE 3110

Practical laboratory covering the characterization of materials, analysis of data, and presentation of results. Labs are based on concepts from the chemistry of materials (MSE 3010) and thermodynamics ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 10803 MSE 3110   LAB 401

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    • Thompson, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 10804 MSE 3110   LAB 402

    • W
    • Thompson, L

MSE 3111

Course introduces students to technical and professional skills in the context of materials science and engineering. Skills include technical writing (primary), working in teams, and searching scientific ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18547 MSE 3111   LEC 001

MSE 3900

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 18623 MSE 3900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Xing, H

MSE 3910

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12283 MSE 3910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Nucci, J

MSE 4020

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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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3120MSE 5820

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11097 MSE 4020   LEC 001

MSE 4030

Experiential learning course in which students participate in eitber a faculty or industry led, semester-long, team research project. Teams of three or four students research a topic, define research questions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10805 MSE 4030   LAB 401

  • Alternative hours can be arranged with permission of instructor.

MSE 4050

First semester of a two-semester thesis course involving research in faculty laboratories. Students work alongside faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to conduct original materials research over both ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11102 MSE 4050   LEC 001

  • Year long course (fall and spring semesters). Alternative hours can be arranged.

MSE 4330

Concerned with materials and technologies related to energy production, storage, and conversion as well as to sensors used for monitoring the emission of pollutants. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MSE 5330

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17069 MSE 4330   LEC 001

MSE 4900

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 11790 MSE 4900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Xing, H

MSE 4910

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11108 MSE 4910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Nucci, J

MSE 4950

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  • 11106 MSE 4950   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Xing, H

MSE 5010

Master of Engineering research project. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Graded

  • 11109 MSE 5010   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Nucci, J

MSE 5020

Master of Engineering research project. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Graded

  • 11122 MSE 5020   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Nucci, J

MSE 5070

This course emphasizes entrepreneurial driven technology designs (forward engineering) by integrating mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering through the understanding of early stage product development ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 5730MAE 4351

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 13056 MSE 5070   LEC 001

MSE 5210

Course provides a general introduction to this diverse field including synthetic and natural polymers for engineering applications. Covers structure, order, and dynamics intergrating aspects of chemistry, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12568 MSE 5210   LEC 001

MSE 5320

Course develops a foundational understanding of the glassy state and nature of the glass transition. Introduces phenomenology, chemistry and structure of key oxide glass families, with an emphasis on silicate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 5320

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17071 MSE 5320   LEC 001

MSE 5330

Concerned with materials and technologies related to energy production, storage, and conversion as well as to sensors used for monitoring the emission of pollutants. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MSE 4330

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17070 MSE 5330   LEC 001

MSE 5462

This course explores the intersection between electronic devices and materials science.  The goal is to produce engineers with the ability to apply the latest discoveries in material science to the changing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ECE 4580

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 13120 MSE 5462   LEC 001

  • 13121 MSE 5462   LAB 401

MSE 5630

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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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 6630BME 6670

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11810 MSE 5630   LEC 001

MSE 5710

Covers techniques used to determine the composition and structure of materials, both synthetic and biological. The aim is a level of understanding that allows students to choose suitable methods, to appreciate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BME 5710

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17078 MSE 5710   LEC 001

MSE 5715

An introduction to quantum mechanics at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates and MS/PhD students. This course will focus on both fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, and its applications in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4060

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17445 MSE 5715   LEC 001

MSE 5730

Statistical analysis of experimental data and processes, and the design of experiments are increasingly critical in new product design and manufacturing. Approximately the first 40% of the course will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 5740

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17710 MSE 5730   LEC 001

MSE 5810

Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: introductory quantum chemistry, basic organic chemistry, non-covalent interactions, electrochemistry, and surfaces and interfaces. Materials ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3010

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11101 MSE 5810   LEC 001

  • 12642 MSE 5810   DIS 201

MSE 5820

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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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3120MSE 4020

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11099 MSE 5820   LEC 001

MSE 5830

Introduces the three laws of thermodynamics as the fundamental basis for thermal and chemical equilibrium, coupled with statistical mechanical interpretations for entropy.  Applies these principles to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3030

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10908 MSE 5830   LEC 001

  • 10909 MSE 5830   DIS 201

MSE 5998

Off-campus internship with industry in which a student gains knowledge and experience in the field of materials science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 12979 MSE 5998   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Xing, H

MSE 6030

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding on the concepts of statistical thermodynamics in materials science and engineering. Topics include fundamental statistical thermodynamics concepts ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17083 MSE 6030   LEC 001

MSE 8000

Independent research in materials science under the guidance of a member of the staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-12 Credits Graded

  • 10915 MSE 8000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Staff

MSE 8010

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 10916 MSE 8010   SEM 101

  • Enrollment limited to: MSE MS/PHD students only.

MSE 8020

Short presentations on research in progress by students and staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 10917 MSE 8020   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Staff