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Classes
MSE 1140
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRI 1140
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Bard Hall 140
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
van Dover, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
S/U grades are allowed by permission of instructor.
MSE 1190
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRI 1190
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Bard Hall 140
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Donnelly, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 1700
Course Description
Scientists excitedly announce their latest result—"it's a breakthrough!"—and science journalists and others proclaim that the breakthrough will revolutionize our lives. But is it so? Or are they speculating, ... view course details
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Upson Hall 152
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
van Dover, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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MSE 2610
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2610
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Martin&Margaret Tang Hall 205
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Singer, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Upson Hall 222
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Singer, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Snee Hall Geological Sci 2154
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Singer, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Phillips Hall 213
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Singer, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 2900
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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: introductory quantum chemistry, physical organic chemistry, crystal/ligand field theory, sol-gel chemistry, electrochemistry, and corrosion. ... 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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Martin&Margaret Tang Hall 203
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wiesner, U
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE undergraduates must enroll for letter grade
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Martin&Margaret Tang Hall 205
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wiesner, U
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 3030
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5830
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Kimball Hall B11
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Snee Hall Geological Sci 1150
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: undergraduate students. Material Science and Engineering (MSE) students must enroll for letter grade.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Snee Hall Geological Sci 1150
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students. Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) students must enroll for letter grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
MSE 3110
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Upson Hall 206
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wagner, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wagner, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 3900
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
MSE 3910
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 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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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Snee Hall Geological Sci 1150
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Baker, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 4030
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: MSE 4050
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Phillips Hall 213
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Umbach, C
- F Hollister Hall 366
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 4050
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: MSE 4030
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Phillips Hall 213
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Upson Hall 102
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 4071
Course Description
Transition course between the initial design course MSE 3070 and the capstone design course MSE 4070. Students develop a proposal to prototype a product design concept after an investigation of available ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Hollister Hall 312
- Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 4510
Course Description
How a material is made into its final form has great importance to its structure and therefore to its properties and performance. This course is aimed at giving students an understanding of the state-of-the-art ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MAE 4240
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Snee Hall Geological Sci 1120
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Hassani, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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 5005
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Olin Hall 145
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Early, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5010
Course Description
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
MSE 5011
Course Description
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
MSE 5070
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: CHEME 5730, MAE 4351
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Snee Hall Geological Sci 2154
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Murtagh, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate students; Chemical Engineering (ChemE) seniors by permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Hollister Hall 401
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Murtagh, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5210
Course Description
Course provides a general introduction to this diverse field including synthetic and natural polymers for engineering applications. Covers structure, order, and dynamics integrating aspects of chemistry, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Bard Hall 140
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Zhong, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5320
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHEME 5320
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Phillips Hall 407
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Murtagh, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5410
Course Description
This course will give an introduction to modern nanofabrication technologies with emphasis on integrated circuits manufacturing. Thermal budget, scaling of geometry, pitch and registry and control of parametric ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECE 4360
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Phillips Hall 219
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5411
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to nanofabrication technologies with emphasis on Si-based integrated circuits manufacturing as well as modern electronics based on GaN, 2D materials etc. The lab, primarily ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECE 4361
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Phillips Hall 236
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECE 4361
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Phillips Hall 236
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECE 4361
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Phillips Hall 236
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECE 4361
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Phillips Hall 236
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECE 4361
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Phillips Hall 236
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.
MSE 5445
Course Description
The class develops the fundamentals of semiconductor electronic and photonic devices that power to-day's computation, communication, and memory industries. It relates the basics of pn junctions to their ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ECE 4570, ECE 5360
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 145
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Jena, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Phillips Hall 237
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Jena, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5520
Course Description
This course delves into three distinct categories of metal additive manufacturing processes, each governed by unique principles: solidification-based techniques, sintering-dependent methods, and solid-state ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MAE 6450
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Hollister Hall 366
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Moridi, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5625
Course Description
This course will describe how biomolecules cooperate to assembly structures, build material, and process information. We will start by discussing stoichiometric assembly macromolecular complexes. Then, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHYS 5520
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR McGraw Hall 365
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Dufresne, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5801
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Snee Hall Geological Sci 1120
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Robinson, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
MSE 5810
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3010
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Martin&Margaret Tang Hall 203
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wiesner, U
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Material Science and Engineering (MSE) Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) students must enroll for letter grade.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Martin&Margaret Tang Hall 205
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wiesner, U
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Snee Hall Geological Sci 1150
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Baker, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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. Applies these principles to ... 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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Kimball Hall B11
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Snee Hall Geological Sci 1150
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: undergraduates students. Students must enroll for letter grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Snee Hall Geological Sci 1150
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students. Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) students must enroll for letter grade.
MSE 5998
Course Description
Off-campus internship with industry in which a student gains knowledge and experience in the field of materials science. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
MSE 8000
Course Description
Independent research in materials science under the guidance of a member of the staff. view course details
MSE 8005
Course Description
A series of discussion-based workshops that help incoming PhD students in materials science and engineering form a cohort and succeed in their first year and beyond. Professional development topics include ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Hollister Hall 206
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Singer, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kimball Hall B11
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Singer, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Material Science and Engineering (MSE) Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students.
MSE 8020
Course Description
Short presentations on research in progress by students and staff. view course details