A study of special subjects related to developments in materials science under the direction of members of the staff. Offered as required under the guidance of a faculty member.

Analyzes the structure and thermodynamics of surfaces, with particular emphasis on the factors controlling chemical reactivity of surfaces; adsorption, catalysis, oxidation, and corrosion are considered from both theoretical and experimental viewpoints. Modern surface analytical techniques, such as Auger, ESCA, and SIMS are considered. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Special topic courses in Materials Science and Engineering

This course introduces state-of-the-art 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques for metals, polymers, ceramics, and other materials. Students will be familiarized with both the fundamental science and industrial process, and learn critical limitations and current development efforts to resolve existing challenges. The course will develop a basic understanding for future engineers in working with existing additive manufacturing systems.

Emphasizes the fundamental principles of transmission electron microscopy and illustrates its capabilities for characterizing the internal structures of materials by diffraction, imaging and spectroscopic techniques; includes weekly laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: MSE 6010 or instructor permission.

A fourth-year project in MSE, under the supervision of a faculty member, is designed to give undergraduate students an application of principles learned in the classroom. The work may be experimental or computational, and the student is expected to become proficient in techniques used to process, characterize, or model materials. The project should make use of design principles in the solution of a problem. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

This course introduces the fundamentals of magnetism and magnetic materials, covering theory, modeling, characterization, and applications. Topics include magnetization, key interactions such as exchange coupling and magnetic anisotropy, and magnetic excitations. Magnetic properties are explained from an electronic-structure perspective, providing insight at the atomic and electronic levels. Students will gain the foundational knowledge needed to understand and design magnetic materials.

Broad topics and in-depth subject treatments are presented. The course is related to research areas in materials science and involves active student participation.

Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.

For master's students.