MSE 5430

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 31, 2025 7:07PM EDT

MSE 5430
Thin-Film Materials Science

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Provides a fundamental understanding of processing/structure/property relation in thin films, with an emphasis on behaviors that differ from those observed in classical bulk materials. Topics include vacuum technology, deposition techniques, surface energies, surface kinetics, nucleation and growth, homoepitaxy, heteroepitaxy, microstructure, stress in thin films, and electromigration. The course will impart a basic perspective on thin film synthesis and properties and will develop your ability to analyze materials issues and formulate solutions.


Prerequisites Background at level of CHEM 2090, MATH 2930, MSE 2610, and MSE 3030, or permission of instructor.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2019FA, 2017FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4590

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12348 MSE 5430   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Nair, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person