Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

MSE 1140

New technologies are urgently needed to fulfill projected global energy requirements. Materials properties typically limit the performance that can be achieved in generation, transport, and utilization ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRI 1140

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10940 MSE 1140   LEC 001

    • MWF Thurston Hall 205
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    S/U grades are only allowed by permission of instructor.

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2610MSE 5861

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9372 MSE 2610   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9373 MSE 2610   LAB 401

    • M Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9374 MSE 2610   LAB 402

    • W Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9375 MSE 2610   LAB 403

    • M Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 2900

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 15771 MSE 2900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15707 MSE 2910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

MSE 3010

Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: introductory quantum chemistry, physical organic chemistry, crystal/ligand field theory, sol-gel chemistry, electrochemistry, and corrosion.  ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9460 MSE 3010   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    MSE undergrads are required to enroll for letter grade only.

  • 10486 MSE 3010   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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 understand ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5830

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9455 MSE 3030   LEC 001

    • MWF Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    MSE undergrads are required to enroll for letter grade only.

  •  9456 MSE 3030   DIS 201

    • W Upson Hall 142
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  9299 MSE 3110   LAB 401

    • F Bard Hall 247
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Thompson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  9300 MSE 3110   LAB 402

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Thompson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 3900

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 15772 MSE 3900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15743 MSE 3910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3120MSE 5820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9457 MSE 4020   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: MSE 4050

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11369 MSE 4030   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9301 MSE 4030   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 4030

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9462 MSE 4050   LEC 001

    • T Bard Hall 245
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Year long course (fall and spring semesters).

  • 11370 MSE 4050   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  • 15731 MSE 4900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15708 MSE 4910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

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. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  •  9466 MSE 4950   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 5005

Development of leadership skills and application to problem solving, forming and working on teams, project management, and networking. Development of graphical, verbal, and written communication skills. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17828 MSE 5005   SEM 101

    • W Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Deyhim, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 5010

Master of Engineering research project. Integration of technical, teamwork, and leadership skills to achieve a specific technical project goal defined by a project sponsor. MSE 5010 is for students who ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  9467 MSE 5010   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Deyhim, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 5011

Master of Engineering research project. Integration of technical, teamwork, and leadership skills to achieve a specific technical project goal defined by a project sponsor. MSE 5011 is for students who ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  • 17829 MSE 5011   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Deyhim, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 5730MAE 4351

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10721 MSE 5070   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 5230

An introduction to general aspects of (i) structure, (ii) order and (iii) dynamics of soft materials /biomaterials. Typical representative materials discussed include polymers, thermo- and lyotropic liquid ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17825 MSE 5230   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 5320

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11007 MSE 5320   LEC 001

    • TR Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Murtagh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 5730

Statistical analysis of experimental data and processes, and the design of experiments are increasingly critical in both research and industrial environments. The course will review the fundamentals of ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 5740

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11424 MSE 5730   LEC 001

    • TR Thurston Hall 205
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Dshemuchadse, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 5801

Course is intended for first year graduate students in MSE, or graduate students in other fields, needing a solid foundation in structural and electronic properties for advanced study/research in materials. ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17831 MSE 5801   LEC 001

    • TR Kimball Hall B11
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 5810

Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: introductory quantum chemistry, physical organic chemistry, crystal/ligand field theory, sol-gel chemistry, electrochemistry, and corrosion.  ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9461 MSE 5810   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    MSE undergrads and MEng students must enroll for letter grade only.

  • 10487 MSE 5810   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3120MSE 4020

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  •  9459 MSE 5820   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3030

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9380 MSE 5830   LEC 001

    • MWF Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    MSE undergrads and MEng students must enroll for letter grade only.

  •  9381 MSE 5830   DIS 201

    • W Upson Hall 142
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 5861

This course 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 ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2610MSE 2610

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11051 MSE 5861   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11052 MSE 5861   LAB 401

    • M Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11053 MSE 5861   LAB 402

    • W Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11054 MSE 5861   LAB 403

    • M Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

MSE 5880

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

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11335 MSE 5880   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 10693 MSE 5998   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 6060

This course provides an advanced understanding of the atomic structure of materials and how this structure is determined (characterization methods). Descriptions of structure in crystals, liquid, and amorphous ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11116 MSE 6060   LEC 001

    • MWF Bard Hall 140
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Watson, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-12 Credits Graded

  • 17841 MSE 8000   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Donnelly, E

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

MSE 8005

A series of discussion-based workshops designed for 1st year Ph.D. students in Materials Science and Engineering. Topics include research culture and professional responsibilities of Ph.D. students; mechanics ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 17861 MSE 8005   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  9383 MSE 8010   SEM 101

    • R Kimball Hall B11
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Donnelly, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17842 MSE 8020   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Donnelly, E

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research