Materials Science and Engineering 635

Junior Inspection Trip (0) Visits to various types of ceramic manufacturing plants. Written report required.

Senior Inspection Trip (0) Visits to various types of ceramic manufacturing plants. Written report required. Seniors are encouraged to attend the annual meeting of the American Ceramic Society.

14:635:201 Engineering Chemistry with Energy and Climate Applications (3) This is a college-level chemistry course for engineering students taught within the School of Engineering. The core subjects treated in this course are the same as those in the parallel course taught by the Department of Chemistry, but the context of the instruction and many of the examples are drawn from engineering applications. Specifically, the issues of energy, environment, and climate are incorporated into examples, and the relevance of chemistry to a range of engineering disciplines is emphasized. The twin objectives of the course are to provide students with a basic yet thorough understanding of chemistry and chemical principles, while at the same time developing the students' skills of logical thinking and problem solving.

14:635:202 Fundamentals of Materials Engineering (3) Introduction to the field of materials. Surveys the broad principles of materials and relates them to each principal area in the discipline. For students with little background in mathematics or the physical sciences. Not open to engineering majors.

14:635:203 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (3) General field of materials, including its development and present scope, the classification of the industry by major divisions, and discussion of the technology of these industries. The broad principles of materials based on an approach from crystal physics and unit processes. Prerequisite: 01:160:160 or 162.

14:635:204 Materials Processing I (3) Investigation of the methods and techniques of producing ceramic raw materials from mined ores, with an emphasis on the fundamental processes of liberation and separation, and the engineering of these materials to suit specific ceramic processes and applications. Types of raw materials and their applications, mining methods, and control parameters are considered broadly. Emphasis is placed on modern beneficiation technology. Ceramic raw materials for advanced ceramics are studied and discussed in the context of their predominantly chemical origin. Important properties of both chemical and mineral raw materials are examined with respect to processing and property requirements. Recovery and use of wastes, raw material blending, and the use of previously unusable materials are discussed in the context of the characterization and reformulation concept. Prerequisite: 14:635:203.

14:635:205 Crystal Chemistry and Structure of Materials (3) Introduction of concepts of crystal chemistry applied to ceramics, oxides, and nonoxides. Theories of bonding, the unit cell, crystallography, and symmetry as a basis for structure-property relationships. Prerequisite: 01:160:160 or 162.

14:635:206 Thermodynamics of Materials (4) The laws of thermodynamics, chemical potentials and activities, condensed phase equilibria, phase diagrams and microstructure, the reactions between solids and gases, and gas-gas reactions. Prerequisites: 01:160:160 or 162; 01:640:244.

14:635:212 Physics of Materials (3) This course extends the coverage of structure-processing-property relationships and emphasizes properties. It includes an introduction to thermal processes, thermal properties, and optical properties. Prerequisites: 01:640:244, 14:635:203.

14:635:252 Laboratory I (2) Develops skills for planning, execution, and reporting of formal experimental results relating to processing of ceramic materials. Fabrication methods, powder processing, porcelain enameling, and melt forming. Lec. 55 min., lab. 3 hrs.

14:635:305 Materials Microprocessing (3) Emphasizes batch preparation and organic additives. Provides understanding of processing steps that precede forming. Fundamentals of powder processing, organic chemistry, rheology, and colloid science, with examples in various ceramic casting technologies. Prerequisite: 14:635:204.

14:635:306 Materials Macroprocessing (3) Engineering methods for forming densified ceramic shapes from ceramic raw materials (fibers, etc.). Role of processing variables in determining microstructure and product quality is a major theme. Specific equipment configurations used in industry; accessing information from reference literature; nonconventional forming processes. Prerequisite: 14:635:305.

14:635:307 Kinetics of Materials Processes (3) Phenomenological approach to the solid-state reactions involved in ceramic processing, including phase transformations, phase separation, mechanisms, and transport phenomena. Prerequisites: 14:635:205, 206; 01:640:244.

14:635:309 Characterization of Materials (3) Interactions of electromagnetic radiation, electrons, and ions with matter and their application in X-ray diffraction and X-ray, IR, UV, electron, and ion spectroscopies in the analysis of ceramic materials. Nonspectroscopic analytical techniques also are covered. Prerequisite: 14:635:205.

14:635:312 Glass Engineering (3) Basic physical and chemical properties of glass, chemical durability, stress release, annealing and tempering, mechanical strength, raw materials and melting, and methods of manufacture. Design of composition for desired engineered properties. Prerequisites: 14:635:204, 303.

14:635:314 Strength of Materials (3) The mechanical behavior of ceramics is discussed with emphasis on brittle behavior at room temperature and the transition to a limited plasticity regime at high temperatures. The interplay of basic deformation mechanisms with microstructural features and the implication for design and processing of ceramics are considered. Prerequisite: 01:640:244.

14:635:316 Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials (3) Theoretical and practical consideration of dielectric loss, ferroelectricity, ferromagnetism, and semiconductivity in ceramic systems (glass, crystal, glass-crystal composites).  Variation of properties with composition, structure, temperature, and frequency.
Prerequisites: 14:635:205 and 355.

14:635:320 Introduction to Nanomaterials (3) Nanotechnology involves behavior and control of materials and processes at the atomic and molecular levels. This interdisciplinary course introduces the student to the theoretical basis, synthetic processes, and experimental techniques for nanomaterials. This course is the introduction to three advanced courses in (1) Structural, Mechanical, and Chemical Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials (321); (2) Photonic, Electronic, and Magnetic Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials (322); and (3) Biological Applications for Nanomaterials (410). Prerequisite: Open to all science and engineering students who have completed 60 credits.

14:635:321 Structural, Mechanical, and Chemical Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials (3) Fundamentals of grain boundaries and surfaces; application of nanomaterials to batteries, fuel cells, and catalysts; mechanical applications such as hardness, yield strength, superplasticity, tribology, and wear; and microelectric-electromechanical systems (MEMS).

14:635:322 Photonic, Electronic, and Magnetic Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials (3) Electronic applications of nanomaterials such as quantum dots, nanowires, field effect transistors, and nanoelectromechanical systems. Magnetic applications include information storage, giant and colossal magnetoresistance, and superparamagnetism. Photonic applications include nanolasers, photonic band gap devices, and dense wavelength multiplexers.

14:635:331 Structural, Mechanical, and Chemical  Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials Laboratory (1) This laboratory complements Structural, Mechanical, and Chemical Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials (635:321) and reinforces the subjects with hands-on experiments. Corequisite: 14:635:321.

14:635:332 Photonic, Electronic, and Magnetic Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials Laboratory (1) This laboratory complements Photonic, Electronic, and Magnetic Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials (635:322) and reinforces the subjects with hands-on experiments. Corequisite: 14:635:322.

14:635:333 Biological Applications of Nanomaterials Lab (1) BET surface area measurement. Particle size measurement with dynamic light scattering. Electrophoresis. Atomic force microscopy. Prerequisite: 14:635:320. Corequisite: 14:635:321.

14:635:340 Electrochemical Materials and Devices (3) Introduction to basic electrochemistry, principles of electrochemical devices; electroactive materials used in such devices; and case studies of batteries, fuel cells, and sensors. An emphasis is placed on the integration of electrochemical principles and materials science for application in modern electrochemical devices.

14:635:353 Laboratory II (2) Develops skills for planning, execution, and reporting of formal experimental results relating to the characterization of ceramic materials, particle size measurement, phase identification, and dilatometry. Lec. 55 min., lab. 3 hrs.

14:635:354 Laboratory III (2) Focuses on helping the student develop skills for the planning, execution, and reporting of formal experimental results relating to the measurement of ceramic materials properties. Properties investigated are optical, electrical, and mechanical in nature. The measurement method as well as the structure-property relationship found in ceramic materials will be stressed. Principles of electrical engineering relevant to the property measurements will also be emphasized. Lec. 55 min., lab. 3 hrs.

14:635:360 Materials Science and Engineering of Ceramics and Glasses (3) Focuses on the principal materials fields that are satisfied by ceramic materials. The topics covered go well beyond those covered in Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (635:203). These topics include traditional areas such as whitewares, enamels, glazes, cer-mets, and refractories. In addition, a wide range of advanced materials topics including electronic, magnetic, optic, biomedical, catalyst, and structural materials are covered. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the interrelationship among chemistry, structure, properties, and performance.

14:635:361 Materials Science and Engineering of Polymers (3) Focuses on the principal materials fields that are satisfied by organic polymers. The topics covered by this course go well beyond those covered in Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (635:203). Topics covered include polymerization, structure, characterization methods, stress/strain behavior, processing methods, and structure-property relationships with an emphasis on mechanical, optical, and transport properties.

14:635:362 Physical Metallurgy (3) Focuses on the principal materials fields that are satisfied by metals and alloys. The topics covered go well beyond those covered in Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (635:203). These topics include crystallography, phase equilibria, alloy crystal chemistry, and traditional and advanced metal and alloy processing. The relationship among structure, properties, and performance will be discussed in detail. These relationships will be used to understand the criteria for process selection, which includes risk assessment, product liability, failure analysis and prevention, and environmental impact. Prerequisite: 14:635:203.

14:635:401-402 Senior Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory I,II (3,3) Training in methods of independent research. Students, after consultation, are assigned a problem connected with some phase of ceramics or ceramic engineering in their elected field of specialization. Conf. 1 hr., lab. 6 hrs. Prerequisites: 14:635:307, 309.

14:635:403,404 Materials Science and Engineering Seminar (1,1) Current trends and topics of special interest in ceramics discussed by faculty, students, and representatives from the ceramics industry.

14:635:405 Solar Cell Design and Processing (3) This course will cover principles of photovoltaic solar cells and build from that foundation to discuss how these principles guide solar cell design.  Significant time will be devoted to the wide variety of processing methods that are utilized for making different kinds of solar cells.  Lecture format with occasional hands-on, in-class activities to emphasize solar cell design.  Design contest to emphasize current/voltage trade-offs encountered in solar cell optimization and the role that processing choices can play in improving system efficiency. Prerequisites: 01:750:227, 229. This course is offered in alternate years.

14:635:406 Refractories (3) Physical and chemical principles involved in the development, production, and use of refractories, including carbides, nitrides, oxides, and silicates. Emphasis on modern, high-temperature applications.

14:635:407 Mechanical Properties of Materials (3) Fundamentals of materials science and engineering. Investigation of properties including elasticity, plasticity, strength, hardness, ductility, fracture, time-dependent deformation, and the impact of environmental effects. Prerequisites: 14:440:221 and 01:160:160 or 162.

14:635:408 Instrumental Techniques for Research (3) Study of the instrumentation used in the analysis and evaluation of ceramic materials. Instruction on X-ray, DTA/TGA, electron microscope, and electron microprobe. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs.

14:635:410 Biological Applications for Nanomaterials (3) Begins with the fundamentals of nanoscience in biology and medicine, and progresses to the current state of research in nanomaterials and nanotechnology as applied to biological applications. Key topics include nanoparticles and phagocytosis, nanoscale drug delivery systems, nanopatterning, scanning probe microscopy, and nanomachines in medicine. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of nanomaterials research, the course contents may change considerably from year to year to reflect the latest advances.

14:635:411,412 Materials Science and Engineering Design I,II (3,3) Fundamentals of equipment and plant design, construction, installation, maintenance, and cost for manufacture of ceramic products. Assignment of a problem in elected field of specialization. Prerequisites: 14:635:204 and 305.

14:635:413 Ceramic and Materials Engineering Venture Analysis (3) Product innovation and development techniques for ceramic materials based on traditional venture-analysis techniques. Aspects of marketing, engineering design, framework structuring, and decision and risk analysis. Prerequisite: 01:220:200.

14:635:416 Physical and Chemical Properties of Glass (3) Provides an atomistic understanding of the role of composition on the structure and properties of glasses. Two 80-min. lectures. Prerequisites: 14:635:312 and 01:160:160 or 162. Offered even years only.

14:635:426 Ceramic-Metal Systems (3) Vitreous enamels, refractory coatings, electronic components, composite systems, and cemented carbides from the standpoint of engineering production methods, physical properties, and fundamental principles.

14:635:431 Fiber Optics Engineering (3) Light propagation in transparent materials, waveguide materials and structures, fiber drawing and characterization, basic fiber measurement techniques, optical data links, and advanced applications of optical fibers.

14:635:432 Applications of Fiber Optics (3) Applications of fiber optics in sensors, medicine, and surgery. Unconventional fibers, such as infrared fiber optics, discussed.  

14:635:433 Optical Materials (3) Fundamentals of optical materials (crystals, glasses, polymers). Relation of structure with optical properties and applications. Spectral characteristics of thin materials.

14:635:440 Electrochemical Materials and Devices (3) Introduction to basic electrochemistry, principles of electrochemical devices, electroactive materials used in such devices, and case studies of batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.  Emphasis on electrochemical principles and materials science for application in modern electrochemical devices.

14:635:451 Fiber Optics Engineering Laboratory (1) Optical spectroscopy, cleaving and splicing, loss, numerical aperture, dispersion measurements, mechanical properties, environmental effects, source and detector evaluation, optical link measurements, fiber-optic sensors. Lab. 3 hrs.

14:635:457 Ceramic Microscopy Laboratory (1) Optical and scanning electron microscopes used for the examination of demonstration specimens. Preparation of polished and thin-section specimens; identification of phases present; quantitative amounts of each phase, grain size, and general microstructure. Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 14:635:407.

14:635:467 Whitewares (3) Intended for students interested in expanding their knowledge of clay-based bodies and glazes: raw materials, body formulations, forming techniques, glaze compositions, glaze application technology, and firing technology. Students presented with a series of problems typical of those found in whitewares industries. Prerequisite: 14:635:203 or special permission from instructor.

14:635:468 Applications of Industrial Minerals (3) Provides a broad profile of the structure, processing, properties, and uses of the most widely mined and used minerals. Comprehensive overview of how and why these minerals are used in paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, adhesives, paper, rubber, sealant, and plastics. Prerequisite: 14:635:204 or special permission from instructor.

14:635:491,492 Special Problems in Materials Science and Engineering (BA,BA) Individual or group study or study projects, under the guidance of a faculty member, on special areas of interest in materials science and engineering.

14:635:496,497 Co-op Internship in Materials Science and Engineering (3,3) Provides the student with the opportunity to practice and apply knowledge and skills in various materials science and engineering professional environments. Intended to provide a capstone experience to the student's undergraduate studies by integrating prior coursework into a working engineering environment. Credits earned for the educational benefits of the experience and granted only for a continuous, six-month, full-time assignment. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Graded Pass/No Credit.