MSE 6030

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

MSE 6030
Thermodynamics of Materials

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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 such as ensembles, partition functions, distribution functions, free energies, and applications in gases, vibrations, electrons, phase transitions, alloys, surfaces, and defects. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamental governing principles and their applications to phenomena in materials.


Prerequisites background equivalent to: MSE 3030.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023SP, 2021SP, 2018FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8137 MSE 6030   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person