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MSE 2060
Atomic and Molecular Structure of Matter

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Discussion optional. Combined with: MAE 3130, MSE 5860

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10233 MSE 2060   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 700
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Robinson, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Priority for in-person 2060/5860 lecture given to students in MSE program (majors, students planning affiliation, MEng, MS, and minors). Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 10234 MSE 2060   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Priority for in-person 2060/5860 lecture given to students in MSE program (majors, students planning affiliation, MEng, MS, and minors). Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Discussion optional. Combined with: MAE 3130, MSE 5860

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19696 MSE 2060   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Robinson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 2060 online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted undergraduates. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 19697 MSE 2060   DIS 202

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Robinson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 2060 online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted undergraduates. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 2620
Electronic Materials for the Information Age

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Discussion optional. Combined with: CHEME 5862, ENGRD 2620, MSE 5862

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10097 MSE 2620   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 700
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Priority for in-person 2620/5862 lecture given to students in MSE program (majors, students planning affiliation, MEng, MS, and minors). Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18548 MSE 2620   DIS 201

  •  
    • R Kennedy Hall 106
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 10770 MSE 2620   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 10938 MSE 2620   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18547 MSE 2620   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Discussion optional. Combined with: CHEME 5862, ENGRD 2620, MSE 5862

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20305 MSE 2620   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    ENGRD/MSE 2620 online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted undergraduates. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 20304 MSE 2620   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 20306 MSE 2620   LAB 405

    • S Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 21381 MSE 2620   LAB 406

    • S Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 2900
Special Projects in Materials Science and Engineering

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

  • 15739 MSE 2900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 2920
Research Involvement IIb

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

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15531 MSE 2920   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 3040
Kinetics, Diffusion, and Phase Transformations

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5840

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10239 MSE 3040   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Dshemuchadse, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 11067 MSE 3040   DIS 201

  •  
    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Dshemuchadse, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 3050
Electronic, Magnetic, and Dielectric Properties of Materials

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5850

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10241 MSE 3050   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF Kimball Hall B11
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Schlom, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 20248 MSE 3050   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Schlom, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 3050 online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted undergraduates. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 10242 MSE 3050   DIS 201

  •  
    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Schlom, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 3070
Materials Design Concepts I

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 11320 MSE 3070   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 3070 lecture will be scheduled after the start of the semester at the convenience of the students.

  • 18103 MSE 3070   LAB 401

  •  
    • W Bard Hall 258
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 20221 MSE 3070   LAB 402

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 3070 online mirror is available only to non-local and SDS-exempted undergraduates. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 3120
Junior Laboratory II

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 10245 MSE 3120   LAB 401

  •  
    • T Bard Hall 247
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 10246 MSE 3120   LAB 402

  •  
    • R Bard Hall 247
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 20223 MSE 3120   LAB 403

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 3120 online mirror is available only to non-local and SDS exempted students. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 20224 MSE 3120   LAB 404

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 3120 online mirror is available only to non-local and SDS exempted students. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 3900
Special Projects in Materials Science and Engineering

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

  • 15925 MSE 3900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 3920
Research Involvement IIIb

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

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15532 MSE 3920   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 4060
Senior Experimental Thesis II

Second semester of two-semester senior thesis sequence. See MSE 4050 for thesis project requirements. Continued research in individual faculty groups with periodic oral and written updates. In class discussion ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10247 MSE 4060   LEC 001

  •  
    • T Bard Hall 245
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Meeting time and modality will be decided by the instructor in consultation with the class after semester start.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20228 MSE 4060   LEC 002

  •  
    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Meeting time and modality will be decided by the instructor in consultation with the class after semester start.

MSE 4070
Materials Design Concepts II

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11244 MSE 4070   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW Kimball Hall B11
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Murtagh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20229 MSE 4070   LEC 002

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Murtagh, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 4070 online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted undergraduates. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 4610
Biomedical Materials and Their Applications

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10248 MSE 4610   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Donnelly, E

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    S/U grading basis is only available to graduate students and non-MSE majors.

MSE 4900
Special Projects in Materials Science and Engineering

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

  • 15447 MSE 4900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 4920
Research Involvement IVb

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

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15533 MSE 4920   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 4950
Undergraduate Teaching Involvement

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

  • 10249 MSE 4950   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 5005
MSE MEng Professional Development

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

  • 18836 MSE 5005   SEM 101

  •  
    • M Clark Hall 700
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Deyhim, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Split Hybrid
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 20230 MSE 5005   SEM 102

    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Deyhim, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 5005 online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted MSE MEng students. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 5010
MEng Project - Ongoing

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. 

  • 1-8 Credits Graded

  • 10250 MSE 5010   IND 601

  •  
    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Deyhim, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 5011
MEng Project - Terminal

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. 

  • 2-8 Credits Graded

  • 19012 MSE 5011   IND 601

  •  
    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Deyhim, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 5120
Mechanical Properties of Thin Films

Relationships between microstructure and mechanical behavior in thin films and other nanoscale structures. Topics include stresses, elastic and plastic deformation, creep and anelasticity, and fracture ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 5130

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18008 MSE 5120   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Baker, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 5150
Structures and Materials for Sustainable Energy Systems

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11512 MSE 5150   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Clark Hall 700
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Petrina, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20231 MSE 5150   LEC 002

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Petrina, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 5310
Introduction to Ceramics

Covers ceramic processes and products, structure of ceramic crystals, structure of glasses, structural defects (point defects, dislocations), surfaces, interfaces and grain boundaries, diffusion in ionic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18012 MSE 5310   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Watson, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 5410
Nanofabrication and Characterization of Electronics

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4360

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11258 MSE 5410   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Malott Hall 251
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Xing, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4360

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19827 MSE 5410   LEC 002

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Xing, H

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 5411
Nanofabrication and Characterization of Electronics Laboratory

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11475 MSE 5411   LAB 401

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11476 MSE 5411   LAB 402

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 20895 MSE 5411   LAB 403

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 21348 MSE 5411   LAB 404

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

MSE 5440
Soap Bubbles, Snowflakes, and Steps: Interfacial and Surface Phenomena in Materials Science

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11843 MSE 5440   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Umbach, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 18118 MSE 5440   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This online discussion will be scheduled at times convenient for student schedules. It is only available to non-local international student with large time zone shifts. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18119 MSE 5440   DIS 202

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    MSE 5440 in-person discussion will be scheduled at times convenient for student schedules.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 20395 MSE 5440   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This discussion is available only to non-local and SDS-exempted students.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 5720
Computational Materials Science

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11616 MSE 5720   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF Kimball Hall B11
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Benedek, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

MSE 5801
Materials Structure and Electronic Properties

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.  Choose one lecture. Discussion optional.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20226 MSE 5801   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF Kimball Hall B11
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    MSE students must enroll for letter grade. S/U option limited to students outside field of MSE.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 20227 MSE 5801   DIS 201

  •  
    • F Kimball Hall B11
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Discussion optional.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20377 MSE 5801   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE students must enroll for letter grade. S/U option limited to students outside field of MSE. Online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted students. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 20378 MSE 5801   DIS 202

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 5840
Kinetics, Diffusion, and Phase Transformation

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3040

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10240 MSE 5840   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Dshemuchadse, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 11245 MSE 5840   DIS 201

  •  
    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Dshemuchadse, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 5850
Electronic, Magnetic, and Dielectric Properties of Materials

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3050

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10243 MSE 5850   LEC 001

    • MWF Kimball Hall B11
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Schlom, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Any graduate student taking the course for a grade will be allowed into the in-person 3050/5850 lecture. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 20250 MSE 5850   LEC 002

  •  
    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Schlom, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Priority for MSE 5850 online mirror given to MSE Phd, MS, and MEng students. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

  • 10244 MSE 5850   DIS 201

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Schlom, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 5860
Atomic and Molecular Structure of Matter

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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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3130, MSE 2060

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11439 MSE 5860   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 700
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Robinson, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Priority for in-person MSE 2060/5860 and MAE 3120 lecture given to students in MSE program (majors, students planning affiliation, MEng, MS, and minors). Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3130, MSE 2060

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19700 MSE 5860   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Robinson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Priority for MSE 5860 online mirror given to MSE MEng and MS. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

MSE 5862
Introduction to Electronic Materials

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Discussion optional. Combined with: CHEME 5862, ENGRD 2620, MSE 2620

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11192 MSE 5862   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 700
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Priority for in-person 2620/5862 lecture given to students in MSE program (majors, students planning affiliation, MEng, MS, and minors). Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 19340 MSE 5862   DIS 201

    • R Kennedy Hall 106
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: CHEME 5862, ENGRD 2620, MSE 2620

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20303 MSE 5862   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Priority for in-person 2620/5862 lecture given to students in MSE program (majors, students planning affiliation, MEng, MS, and minors). Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 20302 MSE 5862   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • van Dover, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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MSE 6010
Chemistry of Materials

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10772 MSE 6010   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Wiesner, U

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 6030
Thermodynamics of Materials

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:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18048 MSE 6030   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Suntivich, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 6050
Physics of Semiconductors and Nanostructures

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4070

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11322 MSE 6050   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW Kimball Hall B11
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Jena, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4070

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19806 MSE 6050   LEC 002

  •  
    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Jena, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 6210
Solid State Chemistry

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEM 6070

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11756 MSE 6210   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEM 6070

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 21379 MSE 6210   LEC 002

  •  
    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Milner, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 6720
Advanced X-ray Characterization

Graduate-level introduction to coherent x-ray scattering and imaging in the context of nanoscale phenomena in metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The course focuses on in-situ x-ray characterization ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18098 MSE 6720   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19712 MSE 6720   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    MSE 6720 online mirror available only to non-local and SDS-exempted students. Contact Michele Conrad (mmc2) to apply for permission.

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MSE 8000
Research in Materials Science

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

  • 10251 MSE 8000   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Suntivich, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

MSE 8010
Materials Science and Engineering Colloquium

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

  • 10773 MSE 8010   SEM 101

  •  
    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Suntivich, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

MSE 8020
Materials Science Research Seminars

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

  • 10252 MSE 8020   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Suntivich, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research