Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)Engineering
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Classes
MSE 2060
Course Description
This course covers the atomic and molecular structure of crystalline and noncrystalline materials as well as selected analytical techniques for structural interrogation. Selected topics include, basic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MAE 3130, MSE 5860
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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
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Robinson, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Meeting Pattern
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 2620
Course Description
Examines the electrical and optical properties of materials. Topics include the mechanism of electrical conduction in metals, semiconductors and insulators; tuning of electrical properties in semiconductors, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: CHEME 5862, ENGRD 2620, MSE 5862
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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 Thurston Hall 205
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Van Dover, R
- F Upson Hall 142
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Van Dover, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MSE 2920
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MSE 3040
Course Description
Phenomenological and atomistic theories of diffusion in metals, alloys, ionic compounds, semiconductors and polymers. Introduction to general transport theory and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Kinetic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5840
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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 Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Suntivich, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Suntivich, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
MSE 3050
Course Description
Examines the electronic, magnetic, and dielectric properties of materials, including an understanding of the atomic level interactions that give rise to these properties. Topics include: use of tensors ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5850
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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
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Schlom, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Schlom, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 3120
Course Description
Practical laboratory covering the characterization of material, analysis of data, and proper presentation of results. Labs are based on materials from courses in kinetics, diffusion and phase transformations ... view course details
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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MSE 3920
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MSE 4060
Course Description
Second semester of two-semester senior thesis sequence. See MSE 4050Â for thesis project requirements. Continued research in individual faculty groups with periodic oral and written updates. In class discussion ... 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
- T Phillips Hall 407
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Poitras, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Thurston Hall 203
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Murtagh, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 4100
Course Description
Fundamentals of metals and modern alloy systems. Characteristics of metals: metallic bonding, elemental metals, and phase formation. Microstructure of metals and alloys: structure, defects, phase stability, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MSE 6100
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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 Thurston Hall 205
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Baker, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 4610
Course Description
Many types of materials are used in biomedical engineering to replace or supplement natural biological systems. Interaction with blood and tissues is always of primary importance, but depending on the ... 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
- TR Phillips Hall 219
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Donnelly, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MSE 4920
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MSE 5150
Course Description
Design of sustainable energy systems is a critical challenge that must be addressed in the near future. This course will focus on the analysis, design and production of renewable energy (solar, wind, nuclear, ... 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
- TR Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Petrina, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Ober, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ECE 4360
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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 Phillips Hall 213
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Phillips Hall 213
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Xing, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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
MSE 5440
Course Description
Surface and interface phenomena play a critical role in the processing and performance of advanced materials. Students and the instructor will identify topics of joint interest that build on the fundamentals ... 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
- TR Upson Hall 202
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Umbach, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 5710
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BME 5710
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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 Thurston Hall 205
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Watson, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 5720
Course Description
An introduction to state-of-the-art computational methods in materials research with an emphasis on the atomic-scale and hands-on modeling using supercomputers. The course will focus primarily ... 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
- MWF Hollister Hall 368
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Benedek, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 5840
Course Description
Phenomenological and atomistic theories of diffusion in metals, alloys, ionic compounds, semiconductors and polymers. Introduction to general transport theory and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Kinetic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3040
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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 Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Suntivich, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Suntivich, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 5850
Course Description
Examines the electronic, magnetic, and dielectric properties of materials, including an understanding of the atomic level interactions that give rise to these properties. Topics include: use of tensors ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3050
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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
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Schlom, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Schlom, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 5860
Course Description
This course covers the atomic and molecular structure of crystalline and non-crystalline materials as well as selected analytical techniques for structural interrogation. Selected topics include: basic ... view course details
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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
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Robinson, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 5862
Course Description
Examines the electrical and optical properties of materials. Topics include: the mechanism of electrical conduction in metals, semiconductors and insulators, tuning of electrical properties in semiconductors, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture. Laboratory optional. Combined with: CHEME 5862, ENGRD 2620, MSE 2620
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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 Thurston Hall 205
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Van Dover, R
- F Upson Hall 142
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Van Dover, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thompson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 6010
Course Description
Chemistry of materials with an emphasis on concepts of general applicability and modern developments in the materials field. The transition from atoms to molecules is developed by applying group theoretical ... 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
- TR Thurston Hall 202
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Wiesner, U
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 6040
Course Description
This class covers the fundamental of kinetics in material with the focus on the microstructure. We will discuss the motion of atoms and molecules by diffusion, motion of dislocations and interfaces, ... 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
- MWF Bard Hall 140
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Singer, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 6050
Course Description
Covers basic solid state and semiconductor physics relevant for understanding electronic and optical devices. Topics include crystalline structures, bonding in atoms and solids, energy bands in solids, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECE 4070
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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 Thurston Hall 205
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Jena, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 6100
Course Description
Fundamentals of metals and modern alloy systems. Characteristics of metals: metallic bonding, elemental metals, and phase formation. Microstructure of metals and alloys: structure, defects, phase stability, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MSE 4100
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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 Thurston Hall 205
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Baker, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 6210
Course Description
This course is aimed at the broad community of chemists and engineers interested in the synthesis, structure, characterization, and application of extended solids. We will focus on the unique challenges ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHEM 6070
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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 Baker Laboratory 335
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Milner, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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 Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kimball Hall B11
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Suntivich, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
MSE 8020
Course Description
Short presentations on research in progress by students and staff. view course details