Spring 2008 Class Information
MSE 301 Materials Science and Engineering
James Sturm, Andrew Hollingsworth, Brooke Van Horn
L01 : 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm T Th Bowen Hall 222
MSE 502/MAE 566 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
Mikko P. Haataja
L01 : 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm M W Bowen Hall
222
MSE 503/CHM 524 Structure of Materials
Henny W. Zandbergen
L01 : 11:00 am - 12:20 pm T Th Bowen Hall 420
MSE 504/MAE 563 Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science
Roberto Car
L01 : 11:00-12:30 pm T Th Bowen Hall 222
MSE 505 Characterization of Materials
Nan Yao, Henny W. Zandbergen
L01 : 11:00 pm - 12:20 pm F & 9:30-10:50 AM W
Bowen Hall 222
MSE 301
Materials Science and Engineering
Professor(s): James Sturm, Andrew Hollingsworth, Brooke Van Horn
Description/Objectives:
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of materials science and engineering. Basic concepts of bonding and structure are developed and provide a foundation for understanding the mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, and magnetic properties of materials. Also emphasized is phase behavior, including comprehensive discussion of binary phase diagrams and the origin and nature of microstructure. The course covers the unique characteristics of ceramics, polymers, and metallic materials, as well as semiconductors, glasses and biomaterials.
Sample Reading List:
William Callister , Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 7e
Reading/Writing Assignments: Readings include selected reprints and course notes. One problem set per week, mid-term, final exam.
Requirements/Grading:
Midterm Exam: 40%
Final Exam: 40%
Problem Set(s): 20%
Prerequisites and Restrictions: Prerequisites: A year of calculus and a college-level physics and chemistry course.
MSE 502/MAE 566
Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
Professor(s): Mikko P. Haataja
Description/Objectives:
Thermodynamics and kinetics applicable to phase changes and processing in materials. Phase equilibrium, nucleation and growth, phase separation, coarsening, and diffusion in solids.
Sample Reading List:
Porter and Easterling , Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys
Ballufi, Allen, and Carter , Kinetics of Materials
Bokstein, Mendelev, and Srolovitz , Thermodynamics & Kinetics in Materials Science
Other Requirements:
Course Not Open to Freshmen
MSE 503/CHM 524
Structure of Materials
Professor(s): Henny W. Zandbergen
Description/Objectives:
Symmetry of periodic solids as framework for understanding and determining crystal structures; structural analysis using diffraction and scattering of X-rays and neutrons, electron diffraction, high-resolution electron imaging, structure of ionic solids, intermetallics, and glasses; defects in crystals.
Sample Reading List:
Christopher Hammond , The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction, 2nd Ed.
David Brandon and Wayne Kaplan , Microstructural Characterisation of Materials
Other Requirements:
Course Not Open to Freshmen
Other Information: After two "normal" lectures in the first week, we will continue with 10 afternoons (4 hours each) on dates selected with students, with looking in detail at a number of example materials. Some of the structures will be analyzed by diffraction techniques and high resolution electron microscopy (HREM). The details of the structures (symmetry, atom positions, space groups) of the example materials and related ones as well as structural defects will be highlighted.
MSE 504/MAE 563
Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science
Professor(s): Roberto Car
Description/Objectives:
This course examines methods for simulating matter at the molecular and electronic scale. Molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo and electronic structure methods will be covered with emphasis on hands-on experience in writing and/or exercising simulation codes for atomistic and electronic structure simulation.
Sample Reading List:
D. Frenkel and B. Smit , Understanding Molecular Simulation, Academic Press, 2001
J. Kohanoff , Electronic Structure Calculations for Solids and Molecules-
Other Requirements:
Course Not Open to Freshmen
MSE 505
Characterization of Materials
Professor(s): Nan Yao, Henny W. Zandbergen
Description/Objectives:
A multidisciplinary course offering a practical introduction to techniques of imaging and compositional analysis of advanced materials. Focus on principles and applications of various characterization methods. Covered topics include AFM, SEM, TEM, EDX/WDX, EELS, Confocal Microscopy, sample preparation and image processing, etc. Hands-on experience is emphasized.
Sample Reading List:
Nan Yao, Z.L. Wang , Handbook of Microscopy for Nanotechnology
R.F. Egerton , Physical Principles of Electron Microcopy
D. Brandon & W.D. Kaplan , Microstructural Characterization of Materials
Other Requirements:
Course Not Open to Freshmen