MATSCI 11SC:
Energy Technologies for a Sustainable Future (CHEMENG 11SC)
The scope of the energy problem and global energy issues; options for sustainable energy. Focus is on the scientific basis of sustainable, cutting-edge technologies, including solar cells, fuel cells, and biofuels emphasizing the fundamental science behind the technologies. Readings include technical information on the science and engineering of sustainable energy technologies. Field trips; laboratory experiments.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
MATSCI 81N:
Bioengineering Materials to Heal the Body
Preference to freshmen. How scientists and engineers are designing new materials for surgeon to use in replacing body parts such as heart tissue or the spinal cord. How cells, in the body and transplanted stem cells, communicate with implanted materials. Real-world examples of materials developed for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine therapies. Students identify a clinically important disease or injury that requires a better material, research approaches to the problem, and debate possible engineering solutions.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 100:
Undergraduate Independent Study
Independent study in materials science under supervision of a faculty member.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Barnett, D. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI)
MATSCI 10SC:
Diamonds from Peanut Butter: Material Technologies and Human History
Technological importance of materials in history is captured in names: the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and now the Information Age or the Silicon Age. How materials have played, and continue to play, pivotal roles in the development of new technologies.
| Units: 2
MATSCI 150:
Undergraduate Research
Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 3-6
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Barnett, D. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI)
MATSCI 151:
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties (MATSCI 251)
Primarily for students without a materials background. Mechanical properties and their dependence on microstructure in a range of engineering materials. Elementary deformation and fracture concepts, strengthening and toughening strategies in metals and ceramics. Topics: dislocation theory, mechanisms of hardening and toughening, fracture, fatigue, and high-temperature creep. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 152:
Electronic Materials Engineering
Materials science and engineering for electronic device applications. Kinetic molecular theory and thermally activated processes; band structure and electrical conductivity of metals and semiconductors; intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors; diffusion; elementary p-n junction theory; operating principles of metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors. Semiconductor processing including crystal growth, oxidation kinetics, ion implantation, thin film deposition, etching, and photolithography. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 153:
Nanostructure and Characterization
The structure of materials at the nanoscale is in most cases the same crystalline form as the natural phase. Structures of materials such as semiconductors, ceramics, metals, and nanotubes; classification of these materials according to the principles of crystallography. Primary methods of structural characterization, X-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy; their applications to study such nanostructures.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 154:
Solid State Thermodynamics
The principles of thermodynamics and relationships between thermodynamic variables. Equilibrium in thermodynamic systems. Thermodynamics of multicomponent systems.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 155:
Nanomaterials Synthesis
The science of synthesis of nanometer scale materials. Examples including solution phase synthesis of nanoparticles, the vapor-liquid-solid approach to growing nanowires, formation of mesoporous materials from block-copolymer solutions, and formation of photonic crystals. Relationship of the synthesis phenomena to the materials science driving forces and kinetic mechanisms. Materials science concepts including capillarity, Gibbs free energy, phase diagrams, and driving forces.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 156:
Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries: Materials for the Energy Solution
Operating principles and applications of emerging technological solutions to the energy demands of the world. The scale of global energy usage and requirements for possible solutions. Basic physics and chemistry of solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries. Performance issues, including economics, from the ideal device to the installed system. The promise of materials research for providing next generation solutions.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 157:
Quantum Mechanics of Nanoscale Materials
Introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to the properties of materials. The Schrödinger equation, uncertainty principle, bound states and periodic potentials, angular momentum, quantum statistics, and perturbation theory. Applications to electronic band structure in semiconductors, metals, and nanostructures; vibrational properties of solids; light/matter interaction and lasers; bonding; magnetic materials; nanotechnology. Prerequisites: working knowledge of calculus and high school physics.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 159Q:
Japanese Companies and Japanese Society (ENGR 159Q)
Preference to sophomores. The structure of a Japanese company from the point of view of Japanese society. Visiting researchers from Japanese companies give presentations on their research enterprise. The Japanese research ethic. The home campus equivalent of a Kyoto SCTI course.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
MATSCI 160:
Nanomaterials Laboratory
Preference to sophomores and juniors. Hands-on approach to synthesis and characterization of nanoscale materials. How to make, pattern, and analyze the latest nanotech materials, including nanoparticles, nanowires, and self-assembled monolayers. Techniques such as soft lithography, self-assembly, and surface functionalization. The VLS mechanism of nanowire growth, nanoparticle size control, self-assembly mechanisms, and surface energy considerations. Laboratory projects. Enrollment limited to 24.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 161:
Nanocharacterization Laboratory (MATSCI 171)
The development of standard lab procedures for materials scientists emphasizing microscopy, metallography, and technical writing. Techniques: optical, scanning-electron, atomic-force microscopy; and metallographic specimen preparation. The relationships among microscopic observation, material properties, and processing. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 162:
X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory (MATSCI 172)
Experimental x-ray diffraction techniques for microstructural analysis of materials, emphasizing powder and single-crystal techniques. Diffraction from epitaxial and polycrystalline thin films, multilayers, and amorphorous materials using medium and high resolution configurations. Determination of phase purity, crystallinity, relaxation, stress, and texture in the materials. Advanced experimental x-ray diffraction techniques: reciprocal lattice mapping, reflectivity, and grazing incidence diffraction. Enrollment limited to 20.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 163:
Mechanical Behavior Laboratory (MATSCI 173)
Experimental techniques for the study of the mechanical behavior of engineering materials in bulk and thin film form, including tension testing, nanoindentation, and wafer curvature stress analysis. Metallic and polymeric systems. Prerequisite: ENGR 50.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 164:
Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices Laboratory
Lab course. Current electronic and photonic materials and devices. Device physics and micro-fabrication techniques. Students design, fabricate, and perform physical characterization on the devices they have fabricated. Established techniques and materials such as photolithography, metal evaporation, and Si technology; and novel ones such as soft lithography and organic semiconductors. Prerequisite: 152 or 199 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 171:
Nanocharacterization Laboratory (MATSCI 161)
The development of standard lab procedures for materials scientists emphasizing microscopy, metallography, and technical writing. Techniques: optical, scanning-electron, atomic-force microscopy; and metallographic specimen preparation. The relationships among microscopic observation, material properties, and processing. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 172:
X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory (MATSCI 162)
Experimental x-ray diffraction techniques for microstructural analysis of materials, emphasizing powder and single-crystal techniques. Diffraction from epitaxial and polycrystalline thin films, multilayers, and amorphorous materials using medium and high resolution configurations. Determination of phase purity, crystallinity, relaxation, stress, and texture in the materials. Advanced experimental x-ray diffraction techniques: reciprocal lattice mapping, reflectivity, and grazing incidence diffraction. Enrollment limited to 20.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 173:
Mechanical Behavior Laboratory (MATSCI 163)
Experimental techniques for the study of the mechanical behavior of engineering materials in bulk and thin film form, including tension testing, nanoindentation, and wafer curvature stress analysis. Metallic and polymeric systems. Prerequisite: ENGR 50.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 190:
Organic and Biological Materials (MATSCI 210)
Unique physical and chemical properties of organic materials and their uses.The relationship between structure and physical properties, and techniques to determine chemical structure and molecular ordering. Examples include liquid crystals, dendrimers, carbon nanotubes, hydrogels, and biopolymers such as lipids, protein, and DNA.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 192:
Materials Chemistry (MATSCI 202)
Chemical principles of materials: atomic and molecular bonding; acid and base chemistry; redox and electrochemistry; colloidal and surface chemistry; materials synthesis; and nanoscale chemistry.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 193:
Atomic Arrangements in Solids (MATSCI 203)
Atomic arrangements in perfect and imperfect solids, especially important metals, ceramics, and semiconductors. Elements of formal crystallography, including development of point groups and space groups.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 194:
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria (MATSCI 204)
The principles of heterogeneous equilibria and their application to phase diagrams. Thermodynamics of solutions; chemical reactions; non-stoichiometry in compounds; first order phase transitions and metastability; thermodynamics of surfaces, elastic solids, dielectrics, and magnetic solids.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 195:
Waves and Diffraction in Solids (MATSCI 205)
The elementary principals of x-ray, vibrational, and electron waves in solids. Basic wave behavior including Fourier analysis, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Examples of wave systems, including electromagnetic waves from Maxwell's equations. Diffracted intensity in reciprocal space and experimental techniques such as electron and x-ray diffraction. Lattice vibrations in solids, including vibrational modes, dispersion relationship, density of states, and thermal properties. Free electron model. Basic quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics including Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics. Prerequisite: 193/203 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 196:
Imperfections in Crystalline Solids (MATSCI 206)
The relation of lattice defects to the physical and mechanical properties of crystalline solids. Introduction to point imperfections and their relationship to transport properties in metallic, covalent, and ionic crystals. Geometric, crystallographic, elastic, and energetic properties of dislocations. Relations between dislocations and the mechanical properties of crystals. The structure and properties of interfaces in solids. Prerequisite: 193/203.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 197:
Rate Processes in Materials (MATSCI 207)
Diffusion and phase transformations in solids. Diffusion topics: Fick's laws, atomic theory of diffusion, and diffusion in alloys. Phase transformation topics: nucleation, growth, diffusional transformations, spinodal decomposition, and interface phenomena. Material builds on the mathematical, thermodynamic, and statistical mechanical foundations in the prerequisites. Prerequisites: 194/204.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 198:
Mechanical Properties of Materials (MATSCI 208)
Introduction to the mechanical behavior of solids, emphasizing the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties. Elastic, anelastic, and plastic properties of materials. The relations between stress, strain, strain rate, and temperature for plastically deformable solids. Application of dislocation theory to strengthening mechanisms in crystalline solids. The phenomena of creep, fracture, and fatigue and their controlling mechanisms. Prerequisites: 193/203.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 199:
Electronic and Optical Properties of Solids (MATSCI 209)
The concepts of electronic energy bands and transports applied to metals, semiconductors, and insulators. The behavior of electronic and optical devices including p-n junctions, MOS-capacitors, MOSFETs, optical waveguides, quantum-well lasers, light amplifiers, and metallo-dielectric light guides. Emphasis is on relationships between structure and physical properties. Elementary quantum and statistical mechanics concepts are used. Prerequisite: 195/205 or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 200:
Master's Research
Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Bao, Z. (PI);
Barnett, D. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Geballe, T. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Peumans, P. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Robertson, C. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI)
MATSCI 202:
Materials Chemistry (MATSCI 192)
Chemical principles of materials: atomic and molecular bonding; acid and base chemistry; redox and electrochemistry; colloidal and surface chemistry; materials synthesis; and nanoscale chemistry.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 203:
Atomic Arrangements in Solids (MATSCI 193)
Atomic arrangements in perfect and imperfect solids, especially important metals, ceramics, and semiconductors. Elements of formal crystallography, including development of point groups and space groups.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 204:
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria (MATSCI 194)
The principles of heterogeneous equilibria and their application to phase diagrams. Thermodynamics of solutions; chemical reactions; non-stoichiometry in compounds; first order phase transitions and metastability; thermodynamics of surfaces, elastic solids, dielectrics, and magnetic solids.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 205:
Waves and Diffraction in Solids (MATSCI 195)
The elementary principals of x-ray, vibrational, and electron waves in solids. Basic wave behavior including Fourier analysis, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Examples of wave systems, including electromagnetic waves from Maxwell's equations. Diffracted intensity in reciprocal space and experimental techniques such as electron and x-ray diffraction. Lattice vibrations in solids, including vibrational modes, dispersion relationship, density of states, and thermal properties. Free electron model. Basic quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics including Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics. Prerequisite: 193/203 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 206:
Imperfections in Crystalline Solids (MATSCI 196)
The relation of lattice defects to the physical and mechanical properties of crystalline solids. Introduction to point imperfections and their relationship to transport properties in metallic, covalent, and ionic crystals. Geometric, crystallographic, elastic, and energetic properties of dislocations. Relations between dislocations and the mechanical properties of crystals. The structure and properties of interfaces in solids. Prerequisite: 193/203.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 207:
Rate Processes in Materials (MATSCI 197)
Diffusion and phase transformations in solids. Diffusion topics: Fick's laws, atomic theory of diffusion, and diffusion in alloys. Phase transformation topics: nucleation, growth, diffusional transformations, spinodal decomposition, and interface phenomena. Material builds on the mathematical, thermodynamic, and statistical mechanical foundations in the prerequisites. Prerequisites: 194/204.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 208:
Mechanical Properties of Materials (MATSCI 198)
Introduction to the mechanical behavior of solids, emphasizing the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties. Elastic, anelastic, and plastic properties of materials. The relations between stress, strain, strain rate, and temperature for plastically deformable solids. Application of dislocation theory to strengthening mechanisms in crystalline solids. The phenomena of creep, fracture, and fatigue and their controlling mechanisms. Prerequisites: 193/203.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 209:
Electronic and Optical Properties of Solids (MATSCI 199)
The concepts of electronic energy bands and transports applied to metals, semiconductors, and insulators. The behavior of electronic and optical devices including p-n junctions, MOS-capacitors, MOSFETs, optical waveguides, quantum-well lasers, light amplifiers, and metallo-dielectric light guides. Emphasis is on relationships between structure and physical properties. Elementary quantum and statistical mechanics concepts are used. Prerequisite: 195/205 or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 210:
Organic and Biological Materials (MATSCI 190)
Unique physical and chemical properties of organic materials and their uses.The relationship between structure and physical properties, and techniques to determine chemical structure and molecular ordering. Examples include liquid crystals, dendrimers, carbon nanotubes, hydrogels, and biopolymers such as lipids, protein, and DNA.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 230:
Materials Science Colloquium
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
MATSCI 251:
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties (MATSCI 151)
Primarily for students without a materials background. Mechanical properties and their dependence on microstructure in a range of engineering materials. Elementary deformation and fracture concepts, strengthening and toughening strategies in metals and ceramics. Topics: dislocation theory, mechanisms of hardening and toughening, fracture, fatigue, and high-temperature creep. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 299:
Practical Training
Educational opportunities in high-technology research and development labs in industry. Qualified graduate students engage in internship work and integrate that work into their academic program. Following the internship, students complete a research report outlining their work activity, problems investigated, key results, and any follow-on projects they expect to perform. Student is responsible for arranging own employment. See department student services manager before enrolling.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Bao, Z. (PI);
Barnett, D. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Geballe, T. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Peumans, P. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI)
MATSCI 300:
Ph.D. Research
Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Bao, Z. (PI);
Barnett, D. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Cai, W. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Feigelson, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Geballe, T. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nilsson, A. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Peumans, P. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Spakowitz, A. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI)
MATSCI 311:
Lasers in Materials Processing
Principles of laser operation. Optically and electrically pumped lasers. Materials for solid-state lasers. Fundamentals of laser/materials interactions. Applications in thin film technology and microfabrication; laser annealing of defects and crystallization of amorphous films. Laser-induced shock waves. Extreme non-equilibrium laser processing; ultra-fast (femtosecond) lasers and their novel uses; micro- and nanofabrication of fluidic and photonic devices; intracellular nano-surgery.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 312:
New Methods in Thin Film Synthesis
Materials base for engineering new classes of coatings and devices. Techniques to grow thin films at atomic scale and to fabricate multilayers/superlattices at nanoscale. Vacuum growth techniques including evaporation, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), sputtering, ion beam assisted deposition, laser ablation, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and electroplating. Future direction of material synthesis such as nanocluster deposition and nanoparticles self-assembly. Relationships between deposition parameters and film properties. Applications of thin film synthesis in microelectronics, nanotechnology, and biology. SITN/SCPD televised.
Last offered: Autumn 2007
| Units: 3
MATSCI 316:
Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology
Sample application areas: renewable energy including nanoscaled photovoltaic cells, hydrogen storage, fuel cells, and nanoelectronics. Nanofabrication techniques including: self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules, block copolymers, organic-inorganic mesostructures, colloidal crystals, organic monolayers, proteins, DNA and abalone shells; biologically inspired growth of materials; photolithography, electron beam lithography, and scanning probe lithography; and synthesis of carbon nanotubes, nanowire, and nanocrystals. Other nanotechnology topics may be explored through a group project. SITN/SCPD televised.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
MATSCI 321:
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Image formation and interpretation. The contrast phenomena associated with perfect and imperfect crystals from a physical point of view and from a formal treatment of electron diffraction theory. The importance of electron diffraction to systematic analysis and recent imaging developments. Recommended: 193/203, 195/205, or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
MATSCI 322:
Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory
Experimental application of electron microscopy to typical materials science studies. Topics include microscope operation and alignment, diffraction modes and analysis, bright-field/dark-field analysis of defects, high resolution imaging, and analytical techniques for compositional analysis (EDAX). Enrollment limited to 12. Prerequisites: 321, consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 343:
Organic Semiconductors for Electronics and Photonics
The science of organic semiconductors and their use in electronic and photonic devices. Topics: methods for fabricating thin films and devices; relationship between chemical structure and molecular packing on properties such as band gap, charge carrier mobility and luminescence efficiency; doping; field-effect transistors; light-emitting diodes; lasers; biosensors; photodetectors and photovoltaic cells. SITN/SCPD televised.
| Units: 3
MATSCI 346:
Nanophotonics (EE 336)
Recent developments in micro- and nanophotonic materials and devices. Basic concepts of photonic crystals. Integrated photonic circuits. Photonic crystal fibers. Superprism effects. Optical properties of metallic nanostructures. Sub-wavelength phenomena and plasmonic excitations. Meta-materials. Prerequisite: electromagnetic theory at the level of 242.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
MATSCI 347:
Introduction to Magnetism and Magnetic Nanostructures
Atomic origins of magnetic moments, magnetic exchange and ferromagnetism, types of magnetic order, magnetic anisotropy, domains, domain walls, hysteresis loops, hard and soft magnetic materials, demagnetization factors, and applications of magnetic materials, especially magnetic nanostructures and nanotechnology. Tools include finite-element and micromagnetic modeling. Design topics include electromagnet and permanent magnet, electronic article surveillance, magnetic inductors, bio-magnetic sensors, and magnetic drug delivery. Design projects, team work, and computer-aided design. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 29 and 43, or college-level electricity and magnetism.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 358:
Fracture and Fatigue of Materials and Thin Film Structures
Linear-elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics from a materials science perspective, emphasizing microstructure and the micromechanisms of fracture. Plane strain fracture toughness and resistance curve behavior. Mechanisms of failure associated with cohesion and adhesion in bulk materials, composites, and thin film structures. Fracture mechanics approaches to toughening and subcritical crack-growth processes, with examples and applications involving cyclic fatigue and environmentally assisted subcritical crack growth. SITN/SCPD televised. Prerequisite: 151/251, 198/208, or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 359:
Crystalline Anisotropy (ME 336)
Matrix and tensor analysis with applications to the effects of crystal symmetry on elastic deformation, thermal expansion, diffusion, piezoelectricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and optical properties of solids, on the level of J. F. Nye's Physical Properties of Crystals. Homework sets use Mathematica.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
MATSCI 380:
Nano-Biotechnology
Literature based. Principles that make nanoscale materials unique, applications to biology, and how biological systems can create nanomaterials. Molecular sensing, drug delivery, bio-inspired synthesis, self-assembling systems, and nanomaterial based therapies. Interactions at the nanoscale. Applications and opportunities for new technology.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 399:
Graduate Independent Study
Under supervision of a faculty member.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-10
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Bao, Z. (PI);
Barnett, D. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Geballe, T. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Peumans, P. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI)
MATSCI 400:
Participation in Materials Science Teaching
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Barnett, D. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI)
MATSCI 70N:
Building the Future: Invention and Innovation with Engineering Materials
Preference to freshmen. The technological importance of materials in human civilization is captured in historical names such as the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages. The present Information Age could rightly be called the Silicon Age. The pivotal roles of materials in the development of new technologies. Quantitative problem sets, field trips, and formal presentations of small-group projects.
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, Writing 2
MATSCI 801:
TGR Project for MS Students
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Bao, Z. (PI);
Barnett, D. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Geballe, T. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Peumans, P. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Robertson, C. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI)
MATSCI 802:
TGR Dissertation for Ph.D Students
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Bao, Z. (PI);
Barnett, D. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Bravman, J. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Feigelson, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Geballe, T. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Peumans, P. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Spakowitz, A. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI)
MATSCI 270:
Materials Selection in Design
Methods to select materials for engineering applications, emphasizing structural and thermal properties. Fundamentals of the interrelation between materials parameters. Strategies for optimal selection subject to performance, processing, and manufacturing constraints. Materials selection with and without shape considerations. Use of materials databases. Design case studies. Material synthesis methodologies. Prerequisite: ENGR 14 and 50 or ME 111.
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 302:
Solar Cells
Theory of conventional p-n junction and excitonic solar cells. Design, fabrication, and characterization of crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, CdTe, CIGS, and tandem and organic solar cells. Emerging solar cell concepts such as intermediate band gap and bioinspired solar cells. Emphasis is on the materials science aspects of solar cells research. Module design and economic hurdles that must be overcome for solar cell technology to generate a significant fraction of the world¿s electricity. Group project to explore one solar cell approach in depth. SITN/SCPD televised.
| Units: 3
MATSCI 320:
Nanocharacterization of Materials
Current methods of directly examining the microstructure of materials. Topics: optical microscopy, scanning electron and focused ion beam microscopy, field ion microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and microanalytical surface science methods. Emphasis is on the electron-optical techniques. Recommended: 193/203.
| Units: 3
MATSCI 323:
Thin Film and Interface Microanalysis
The science and technology of microanalytical techniques, including Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy (RBS), secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), ion scattering spectroscopy (ISS), and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS or ESCA). Generic processes such as sputtering and high-vacuum generation. Prerequisite: some prior exposure to atomic and electronic structure of solids. SITN/SCPD televised.
| Units: 3
MATSCI 325:
X-Ray Diffraction
Diffraction theory and its relationship to structural determination in solids. Focus is on applications of x-rays; concepts can be applied to neutron and electron diffraction. Topics: Fourier analysis, kinematic theory, Patterson functions, diffraction from layered and amorphous materials, single crystal diffraction, dynamic theory, defect determination, surface diffraction, techniques for data analysis, and determination of particle size and strain. Prerequisites: 193/203, 195/205.
| Units: 3
MATSCI 326:
X-Ray Science and Techniques
X-ray interaction with matter; diffraction from ordered and disordered materials; x-ray absorption, photoemission, and coherent scattering; x-ray microsocopy. Sources including synchrontrons, high harmonic generation, x-ray lasers. Time-resolved techniques and detector technology.
| Units: 3
MATSCI 381:
Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine (BIOE 361)
Materials design and engineering for regenerative medicine. How materials interact with cells through their micro- and nanostructure, mechanical properties, degradation characteristics, surface chemistry, and biochemistry. Examples include novel materials for drug and gene delivery, materials for stem cell proliferation and differentiation, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Prerequisites: undergraduate chemistry, and cell/molecular biology or biochemistry.
| Units: 3
