MATSCI 10:
Materials Matter
All facets of engineering rely on materials to develop modern devices and solve the greatest technological challenges in society today. In this introductory 1-unit course, students will learn about the field of Materials Science and Engineering and its broad applications in research and industry. Students who are interested in careers in energy and sustainability, biomaterials and regenerative medicine, or consumer electronics and nanotechnology will be able to have an early window into the work done in these areas through this course. Each week, students will listen to talks from invited guest speakers and discover the wide variety of career opportunities and areas of focus offered through Materials Science and Engineering. Students will also be invited to attend optional events including panel discussions and laboratory tours, campus conditions permitting. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to develop networks with Stanford alumni and current students in our department. This course is open to all undergraduates and does not have any pre-requisites.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
MATSCI 81N:
Bioengineering Materials to Heal the Body
Preference to freshmen. Real-world examples of materials developed for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine therapies. How scientists and engineers design new materials for surgeons to use in replacing body parts such as damaged heart or spinal cord tissue. How cells interact with implanted materials. Students identify a clinically important disease or injury that requires a better material, proposed research approaches to the problem, and debate possible engineering solutions.
Last offered: Spring 2023
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 82N:
Science of the Impossible
Imagine a world where cancer is cured with light, objects can be made invisible, and teleportation is allowed through space and time. The future once envisioned by science fiction writers is now becoming a reality, thanks to advances in materials science and engineering. This seminar will explore 'impossible' technologies - those that have shaped our past and those that promise to revolutionize the future. Attention will be given to both the science and the societal impact of these technologies. We will begin by investigating breakthroughs from the 20th century that seemed impossible in the early 1900s, such as the invention of integrated circuits and the discovery of chemotherapy. We will then discuss the scientific breakthroughs that enabled modern 'impossible' science, such as photodynamic cancer therapeutics, invisibility, and psychokinesis through advanced mind-machine interfaces. Lastly, we will explore technologies currently perceived as completely impossible and brainstorm the breakthroughs needed to make such science fiction a reality. The course will include introductory lectures and in-depth conversations based on readings. Students will also be given the opportunity to lead class discussions on a relevant 'impossible science' topic of their choosing.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 83N:
Great Inventions That Matter
This introductory seminar starts by illuminating on the general aspects of creativity, invention, and patenting in engineering and medicine, and how Stanford University is one of the world's foremost engines of innovation. We then take a deep dive into some great technological inventions which are still playing an essential role in our everyday lives, such as fiber amplifier, digital compass, computer memory, HIV detector, personal genome machine, cancer cell sorting, brain imaging, and mind reading. The stories and underlying materials and technologies behind each invention, including a few examples by Stanford faculty and student inventors, are highlighted and discussed. A special lecture focuses on the public policy on intellectual properties (IP) and the resources at Stanford Office of Technology Licensing (OTL). Each student will have an opportunity to present on a great invention from Stanford (or elsewhere), or to write a (mock) patent disclosure of his/her own ideas.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
MATSCI 86N:
Metalheads of Modern Science
This seminar will explore where we find metals in science and technology today. Starting with the blacksmiths and metallurgists of ancient history, we will introduce the scientific innovations that have enabled today's technology. We will then explore how today's technology uses metals in new and innovative ways - far beyond the metallurgy of old. Students will learn how metals in their bodies can be used for diagnostics and treatments, how metals in geology can show us how planets form, how new metallic tools allow us to 3D print aircraft engines, and more! This will introduce students to the science of metals and explore the career paths that can follow from these technologies.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
MATSCI 90Q:
Resilience, Transformation, and Equilibrium: the Science of Materials
In this course, we will explore the fundamentals of the kinetics of materials while relating them to different phenomena that we observe in our everyday lives. We will study the mechanisms and processes by which materials obtain the mechanical, electronic, and other properties that make them so useful to us. How can we cool water below freezing and keep it from turning into ice? Why is it that ice cream that has been in the freezer for too long does not taste as good? What are crystal defects and why do they help create some of the most useful (semiconductors) and beautiful (gemstones) things we have? This introductory seminar is open to all students, and prior exposure to chemistry, physics, or calculus is NOT required.
Last offered: Spring 2022
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
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: ;
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Dresselhaus-Marais, L. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Jornada, F. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Mannix, A. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Mukherjee, K. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI)
MATSCI 126:
Invention to Innovation: The Process of Translation (MATSCI 226)
Ideas need to be translated before the world recognizes and benefits by innovation. In other words, not all inventions end up being useful to humanity or the environment. The bridge between conceptualization and practicality is in translation of ideas to practice. There are several historic examples of close ties between translation and innovation in US history and in the industrial world. Translation is closely associated both with innovation and disruption. The class intends to address specific challenges including the following. The businesses on their path to innovation are strongly rate-limited by the translation problems of new ideas. Many of the inventions often do not make it into the market place or are disrupted at multiple levels in ways that are generally unpredictable. The class intends to provide an understanding how disruptive innovations take place in the context of the larger frame of translation and a framework for traversing this difficult path. In addition to class lectures, practitioners who have been involved in the process of translation in the real world will be invited to share their experiences.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 127:
Investigating Ancient Materials (ANTHRO 180B, ANTHRO 280B, ARCHLGY 180, ARCHLGY 280, MATSCI 227)
If you wish to enroll, please use the linked form to request instructor consent: https://tinyurl.com/AncientMaterials - This course examines how concepts and methods from materials science are applied to the analysis of archaeological artifacts, with a focus on artifacts made from inorganic materials (ceramics and metals). Coverage includes chemical analysis, microscopy, and testing of physical properties, as well as various research applications within anthropological archaeology. Students will learn how to navigate the wide range of available analytical techniques in order to choose methods that are appropriate to the types of artifacts being examined and that are capable of answering the archaeological questions being asked. ----- If you wish to enroll, please use the linked form to request instructor consent: https://tinyurl.com/AncientMaterials For full consideration, this form must be submitted by Monday, September 4th.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 129:
Nanomaterials in Medicine (MATSCI 229)
The purpose of this course is to provide the students detailed knowledge of functional nanostructured materials, such as self-assembled nanoparticles and their applications in Medicine. This will lay the broad foundation for understanding the paradigm shift that nanomaterials are effecting in therapeutics and diagnostics of human disease. Pre Req: ENGR 50- Introduction to Materials Science, Nanotechnology Emphasis. Desirable: MATSCI 210-Organic and Biological Materials
Last offered: Spring 2022
| Units: 2-3
MATSCI 142:
Quantum Mechanics of Nanoscale Materials
Introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to the properties of materials. No prior background beyond a working knowledge of calculus and high school physics is presumed. Topics include: The Schrodinger equation and applications to understanding of the properties of quantum dots, semiconductor heterostructures, nanowires, and bulk solids. Tunneling processes and applications to nanoscale devices; the scanning tunneling microscope, and quantum cascade lasers. Simple models for the electronic properties and band structure of materials including semiconductors, insulators, and metals, and applications to semiconductor devices. An introduction to quantum computing. Recommended: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. (Formerly 157)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 143:
Materials Structure and Characterization
This course introduces the theory and application of characterization techniques used to examine the atomic structure of materials. Students will learn to classify the structure of materials such as semiconductors, ceramics, and metals according to the principles of crystallography. Characterization methods commonly used in academic and industrial research, including X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, will be demonstrated along with their application to the analysis of nanostructures. Prerequisites: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 144:
Thermodynamic Evaluation of Green Energy Technologies
Understand the thermodynamics and efficiency limits of modern green technologies such as carbon dioxide capture from air, fuel cells, batteries, and geothermal power. Recommended: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. (Formerly 154)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 145:
Kinetics of Materials 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. Prerequisites: MatSci 144. (Formerly 155)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATSCI 150:
Undergraduate Research
Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Appel, E. (PI);
Bao, Z. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Devereaux, T. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Dresselhaus-Marais, L. (PI);
Feigelson, R. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Gu, W. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Jornada, F. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Mannix, A. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Mukherjee, K. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Sendek, 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. Undergraduates register in 151 for 4 units; graduates register for 251 in 3 units.
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; electrical conductivity of metals and semiconductors; intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors; elementary p-n junction theory; operating principles of light emitting diodes, solar cells, thermoelectric coolers, and transistors. Semiconductor processing including crystal growth, ion implantation, thin film deposition, etching, lithography, and nanomaterials synthesis.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 156:
Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries: Materials for the Energy Solution
This course introduces students to emerging technological solutions to address the pressing energy demands of the world. It is motivated by discussions of the scale of global energy usage and requirements for possible solutions; however, the primary focus will be on the fundamental physics and chemistry of solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries from a materials science perspective. Students will learn about operating principles and performance, economic, and ethical considerations from the ideal device to the installed system. The promise of materials research for providing next generation solutions will be highlighted by guest speakers developing innovative energy technologies. Undergraduates register in 156 for 4 units; graduates register in 256 for 3 units. Prerequisites: Undergraduate coursework in thermodynamics (e.g., MATSCI 144, ME 30) and electromagnetism (e.g., PHYSICS 23/43).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR
MATSCI 158:
Soft Matter in Biomedical Devices, Microelectronics, and Everyday Life (BIOE 158)
The relationships between molecular structure, morphology, and the unique physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of polymers and other types of soft matter are discussed. Topics include methods for preparing synthetic polymers and examination of how enthalpy and entropy determine conformation, solubility, mechanical behavior, microphase separation, crystallinity, glass transitions, elasticity, and linear viscoelasticity. Case studies covering polymers in biomedical devices and microelectronics will be covered. Recommended: ENGR 50 and Chem 31A or equivalent.
Last offered: Winter 2020
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, 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 Design (MATSCI 170)
This course is designed for students interested in exploring the cutting edge of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Students will learn several fundamental concepts related to nanomaterials synthesis and characterization that are commonly used in research and industrial settings, including self-assembly, soft lithography, VLS growth, and nanoparticle size control. In lieu of traditional labs, students will attend weekly discussion sections aimed at priming students to think like materials engineers. Through these discussions, students will explore how to design an effective experiment, how to identify research gaps, and how to write a compelling grant proposal. This course satisfies the Writing in the Major (WIM) requirement. Enrollment is limited to 24. Prerequisites: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. CME 106 or Stats 110 is recommended. Contact the instructor for more information. Undergraduates register for 160 for 4 units, Graduates register for 170 for 3 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 161:
Energy Materials Laboratory (MATSCI 171)
From early church architectures through modern housing, windows are passages of energy and matter in the forms of light, sound, and air. By letting in heat during the summer and releasing it in the winter, windows can place huge demands on air conditioning and heating systems, thereby increasing energy consumption and raising greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. Latest advances in materials science have enabled precise and on-demand control of electromagnetic radiation through `smart' dynamic windows with photochromic and electrochromic materials that change color and optical density in response to light radiance and electrical potential. In this course, we will spend the whole quarter on a project to make and characterize dynamic windows based on a representative electrochromic material system, the reversible electroplating of metal alloys. There will be an emphasis in this course on characterization methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), optical spectroscopy, four-point probe measurements of conductivity, and electrochemical measurements (cyclic voltammetry).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 162:
X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory (MATSCI 172, PHOTON 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. Undergraduates register for 162 for 4 units; graduates register for 172 for 3 units. Prerequisites: MATSCI 143 or equivalent course in materials characterization.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 163:
Mechanical Behavior Laboratory (MATSCI 173)
This course introduces students to experimental techniques widely used in both industry and academia to characterize the mechanical properties of engineering materials. Students will learn how to perform tensile testing and nanoindentation experiments and how they can be used to study the mechanical behavior of several materials including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Through our laboratory sessions, students will also explore concepts related to materials fabrication and design, data analysis, performance optimization, and experimental decision-making. Enrollment is limited to 20. Prerequisites: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. MATSCI 151 and MATSCI 160 recommended." Undergraduates register for 163 for 4 units, Graduates register for 173 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 164:
Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices Laboratory (MATSCI 174)
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: MATSCI 152 or 199 or consent of instructor. Undergraduates register in 164 for 4 units; graduates register in 174 for 3 units. Students are required to sign up for lecture and one lab section. Lab section availability will be discussed during week 1.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 165:
Nanoscale Materials Physics Computation Laboratory (MATSCI 175)
Computational exploration of fundamental topics in materials science using Java-based computation and visualization tools. Emphasis is on the atomic-scale origins of macroscopic materials phenomena. Simulation methods include molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo with applications in thermodynamics, kinetics, and topics in statistical mechanics. Undergraduates register for 165 for 4 units; graduates register for 175 for 3 units. Prerequisites: Undergraduate physics and MATSCI 144 or equivalent coursework in thermodynamics. MATSCI 145 recommended.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
MATSCI 166:
Data Science and Machine Learning Approaches in Chemical and Materials Engineering (CHEMENG 177, CHEMENG 277, MATSCI 176)
Application of Data Science, Statistical Learning, and Machine Learning approaches to modern problems in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course develops data science approaches, including their foundational mathematical and statistical basis, and applies these methods to data sets of limited size and precision. Methods for regression and clustering will be developed and applied, with an emphasis on validation and error quantification. Techniques that will be developed include linear and nonlinear regression, clustering and logistic regression, dimensionality reduction, unsupervised learning, neural networks, and hidden Markov models. These methods will be applied to a range of engineering problems, including conducting polymers, water purification membranes, battery materials, disease outcome prediction, genomic analysis, organic synthesis, and quality control in manufacturing. Prerequisites: CS 106A or permission from instructor.
Last offered: Spring 2022
| Units: 3
MATSCI 170:
Nanomaterials Design (MATSCI 160)
This course is designed for students interested in exploring the cutting edge of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Students will learn several fundamental concepts related to nanomaterials synthesis and characterization that are commonly used in research and industrial settings, including self-assembly, soft lithography, VLS growth, and nanoparticle size control. In lieu of traditional labs, students will attend weekly discussion sections aimed at priming students to think like materials engineers. Through these discussions, students will explore how to design an effective experiment, how to identify research gaps, and how to write a compelling grant proposal. This course satisfies the Writing in the Major (WIM) requirement. Enrollment is limited to 24. Prerequisites: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. CME 106 or Stats 110 is recommended. Contact the instructor for more information. Undergraduates register for 160 for 4 units, Graduates register for 170 for 3 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 171:
Energy Materials Laboratory (MATSCI 161)
From early church architectures through modern housing, windows are passages of energy and matter in the forms of light, sound, and air. By letting in heat during the summer and releasing it in the winter, windows can place huge demands on air conditioning and heating systems, thereby increasing energy consumption and raising greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. Latest advances in materials science have enabled precise and on-demand control of electromagnetic radiation through `smart' dynamic windows with photochromic and electrochromic materials that change color and optical density in response to light radiance and electrical potential. In this course, we will spend the whole quarter on a project to make and characterize dynamic windows based on a representative electrochromic material system, the reversible electroplating of metal alloys. There will be an emphasis in this course on characterization methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), optical spectroscopy, four-point probe measurements of conductivity, and electrochemical measurements (cyclic voltammetry).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 172:
X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory (MATSCI 162, PHOTON 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. Undergraduates register for 162 for 4 units; graduates register for 172 for 3 units. Prerequisites: MATSCI 143 or equivalent course in materials characterization.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 173:
Mechanical Behavior Laboratory (MATSCI 163)
This course introduces students to experimental techniques widely used in both industry and academia to characterize the mechanical properties of engineering materials. Students will learn how to perform tensile testing and nanoindentation experiments and how they can be used to study the mechanical behavior of several materials including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Through our laboratory sessions, students will also explore concepts related to materials fabrication and design, data analysis, performance optimization, and experimental decision-making. Enrollment is limited to 20. Prerequisites: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. MATSCI 151 and MATSCI 160 recommended." Undergraduates register for 163 for 4 units, Graduates register for 173 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 174:
Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices Laboratory (MATSCI 164)
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: MATSCI 152 or 199 or consent of instructor. Undergraduates register in 164 for 4 units; graduates register in 174 for 3 units. Students are required to sign up for lecture and one lab section. Lab section availability will be discussed during week 1.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 175:
Nanoscale Materials Physics Computation Laboratory (MATSCI 165)
Computational exploration of fundamental topics in materials science using Java-based computation and visualization tools. Emphasis is on the atomic-scale origins of macroscopic materials phenomena. Simulation methods include molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo with applications in thermodynamics, kinetics, and topics in statistical mechanics. Undergraduates register for 165 for 4 units; graduates register for 175 for 3 units. Prerequisites: Undergraduate physics and MATSCI 144 or equivalent coursework in thermodynamics. MATSCI 145 recommended.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 176:
Data Science and Machine Learning Approaches in Chemical and Materials Engineering (CHEMENG 177, CHEMENG 277, MATSCI 166)
Application of Data Science, Statistical Learning, and Machine Learning approaches to modern problems in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course develops data science approaches, including their foundational mathematical and statistical basis, and applies these methods to data sets of limited size and precision. Methods for regression and clustering will be developed and applied, with an emphasis on validation and error quantification. Techniques that will be developed include linear and nonlinear regression, clustering and logistic regression, dimensionality reduction, unsupervised learning, neural networks, and hidden Markov models. These methods will be applied to a range of engineering problems, including conducting polymers, water purification membranes, battery materials, disease outcome prediction, genomic analysis, organic synthesis, and quality control in manufacturing. Prerequisites: CS 106A or permission from instructor.
Last offered: Spring 2022
| Units: 3
MATSCI 181:
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Phase Equlibria in Materials. Fundamental thermodynamics: spontaneus processes and equilibrium conditions. 3 Laws of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials and how to build them from materials properties. Phase Equilibria: phase equilibria and phase diagrams of pure substances. Solution models. Phase equilibria and phase diagrams of binary systems including instability and spinodal decomposition. Effect of surfaces on phase equilibria. Pre-requisites: multivariable differential calculus, basic thermal physics (ideal gas properties)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
MATSCI 182:
Rate Processes in Materials
Diffusion and phase transformations in materials. Diffusion topics: Fick's laws, atomic theory of diffusion, the generalized flux equations, diffusion in a chemical potential and mass advection. Phase transformation topics: nucleation, growth, spinodal decomposition and interface phenomena. Material builds on the mathematical, thermodynamic, and statistical mechanical foundations of undergraduate physical chemistry and of the prerequisite. Prerequisites: MATSCI 181/211. Undergraduates register for 182 for 4 units; Graduates register for 212 for 3 units. Please sign up for Discussion section 182-Section 02 or 212-Section 02.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
MATSCI 183:
Defects and Disorder in Materials
Overview of defects and disorder across crystalline, amorphous, and glassy phases that are central to function and application, spanning metals, ceramics, and soft/biological matter. Structure and properties of simple 0D/1D/2D defects in crystalline materials. Scaling laws, connectivity and frustration, and hierarchy/distributions of structure across length scales in more disordered materials. Key characterization techniquesnnPre-reqs: MATSCI 211 (thermo), 212 (kinetics)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
MATSCI 184:
Structure and Symmetry
Structure and bonding in materials; crystallography; point and space groups; reciprocal space and diffraction; amorphous, molecular, and polymeric structures; implications of structure and symmetry in determining material properties. Prerequisites: Undergraduate-level working knowledge of calculus, trigonometry, and linear algebra. Please consult instructor with any questions.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
MATSCI 185:
Quantum Mechanics for Materials Science
Quantum mechanics occupies a very unusual place among theories: it contains classical mechanics as a limiting case, yet at the same time it requires its own formulation. This course serves as an entry to the foundations of quantum mechanics that are relevant to the properties of materials. We build up our foundation of quantum mechanics from simple principles, and then apply them to understanding of atoms and the periodic table. From there then put atoms together in arrangements in solids and investigate how materials properties may emerge. Along the way we will encounter modern applications of quantum mechanics relating to scattering, measurement theory, and quantum information processing.
Terms: Win
| Units: 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. Prerequisite: Thermodynamics and ENGR 50 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 190 for 4 units; graduates register for 210 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 195:
Waves and Diffraction in Solids (MATSCI 205, PHOTON 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: MATSCI 193/203 or consent of instructor. Undergraduates register for 195 for 4 units; graduates register for 205 for 3 units.
Terms: Win
| 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: MATSCI 193/203. Undergraduates register for 198 for 4 units; graduates register for 208 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr
| 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: MATSCI 195/205 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 199 for 4 units; graduates register for 209 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
MATSCI 200:
Master's Research
Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Appel, E. (PI);
Bao, Z. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Cai, W. (PI);
Cargnello, M. (PI);
Chang, F. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Congreve, D. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Devereaux, T. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Dresselhaus-Marais, L. (PI);
Fan, J. (PI);
Feigelson, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Gu, W. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Hwang, H. (PI);
Jornada, F. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Mabuchi, H. (PI);
Mai, D. (PI);
Mannix, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Mukherjee, K. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Qin, J. (PI);
Robertson, C. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Senesky, D. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Skylar-Scott, M. (PI);
Spakowitz, A. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wender, P. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI);
Zheng, X. (PI);
Frank, D. (GP)
MATSCI 201:
Applied Quantum Mechanics I (EE 222)
Emphasis is on applications in modern devices and systems. Topics include: Schr¿dinger's equation, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, solutions of simple problems including quantum wells and tunneling, quantum harmonic oscillator, coherent states, operator approach to quantum mechanics, Dirac notation, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, calculation techniques including matrix diagonalization, perturbation theory, variational method, and time-dependent perturbation theory with applications to optical absorption, nonlinear optical coefficients, and Fermi's golden rule. Prerequisites: MATH 52 and 53, one of EE 65, ENGR 65, PHYSICS 71 (formerly PHYSICS 65), PHYSICS 70.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 205:
Waves and Diffraction in Solids (MATSCI 195, PHOTON 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: MATSCI 193/203 or consent of instructor. Undergraduates register for 195 for 4 units; graduates register for 205 for 3 units.
Terms: Win
| 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: MATSCI 193/203. Undergraduates register for 198 for 4 units; graduates register for 208 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr
| 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: MATSCI 195/205 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 199 for 4 units; graduates register for 209 for 3 units.
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. Prerequisite: Thermodynamics and ENGR 50 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 190 for 4 units; graduates register for 210 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 211:
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Phase Equlibria in Materials. Fundamental thermodynamics: spontaneus processes and equilibrium conditions. 3 Laws of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials and how to build them from materials properties.nnPhase Equilibria: phase equilibria and phase diagrams of pure substances. Solution models. Phase equilibria and phase diagrams of binary systems including instability and spinodal decomposition. Effect of surfaces on phase equilibria.nnPre-requisites: multivariable differential calculus, basic thermal physics (ideal gas properties)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 212:
Rate Processes in Materials
Diffusion and phase transformations in materials. Diffusion topics: Fick's laws, atomic theory of diffusion, the generalized flux equations, diffusion in a chemical potential and mass advection. Phase transformation topics: nucleation, growth, spinodal decomposition and interface phenomena. Material builds on the mathematical, thermodynamic, and statistical mechanical foundations of undergraduate physical chemistry and of the prerequisite. Prerequisites: MATSCI 181/211. Undergraduates register for 182 for 4 units; Graduates register for 212 for 3 units. Please sign up for Discussion section 182-Section 02 or 212-Section 02.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
MATSCI 213:
Defects and Disorder in Materials
Overview of defects and disorder across crystalline, amorphous, and glassy phases that are central to function and application, spanning metals, ceramics, and soft/biological matter. Structure and properties of simple 0D/1D/2D defects in crystalline materials. Scaling laws, connectivity and frustration, and hierarchy/distributions of structure across length scales in more disordered materials. Key characterization techniques.nnPre-reqs: MATSCI 211 (thermo), 212 (kinetics)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 214:
Structure and Symmetry
Structure and bonding in materials; crystallography; point and space groups; reciprocal space and diffraction; amorphous, molecular, and polymeric structures; implications of structure and symmetry in determining material properties.nnPrerequisites: Undergraduate-level working knowledge of calculus, trigonometry, and linear algebra. Please consult instructor with any questions.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 215:
Quantum Mechanics for Materials Science
Quantum mechanics occupies a very unusual place among theories: it contains classical mechanics as a limiting case, yet at the same time it requires its own formulation. This course serves as an entry to the foundations of quantum mechanics that are relevant to the properties of materials. We build up our foundation of quantum mechanics from simple principles, and then apply them to understanding of atoms and the periodic table. From there then put atoms together in arrangements in solids and investigate how materials properties may emerge. Along the way we will encounter modern applications of quantum mechanics relating to scattering, measurement theory, and quantum information processing.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
MATSCI 225:
Biochips and Medical Imaging (EE 225, SBIO 225)
The course covers state-of-the-art and emerging bio-sensors, bio-chips, imaging modalities, and nano-therapies which will be studied in the context of human physiology including the nervous system, circulatory system and immune system. Medical diagnostics will be divided into bio-chips (in-vitro diagnostics) and medical and molecular imaging (in-vivo imaging). In-depth discussion on cancer and cardiovascular diseases and the role of diagnostics and nano-therapies.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
MATSCI 226:
Invention to Innovation: The Process of Translation (MATSCI 126)
Ideas need to be translated before the world recognizes and benefits by innovation. In other words, not all inventions end up being useful to humanity or the environment. The bridge between conceptualization and practicality is in translation of ideas to practice. There are several historic examples of close ties between translation and innovation in US history and in the industrial world. Translation is closely associated both with innovation and disruption. The class intends to address specific challenges including the following. The businesses on their path to innovation are strongly rate-limited by the translation problems of new ideas. Many of the inventions often do not make it into the market place or are disrupted at multiple levels in ways that are generally unpredictable. The class intends to provide an understanding how disruptive innovations take place in the context of the larger frame of translation and a framework for traversing this difficult path. In addition to class lectures, practitioners who have been involved in the process of translation in the real world will be invited to share their experiences.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 227:
Investigating Ancient Materials (ANTHRO 180B, ANTHRO 280B, ARCHLGY 180, ARCHLGY 280, MATSCI 127)
If you wish to enroll, please use the linked form to request instructor consent: https://tinyurl.com/AncientMaterials - This course examines how concepts and methods from materials science are applied to the analysis of archaeological artifacts, with a focus on artifacts made from inorganic materials (ceramics and metals). Coverage includes chemical analysis, microscopy, and testing of physical properties, as well as various research applications within anthropological archaeology. Students will learn how to navigate the wide range of available analytical techniques in order to choose methods that are appropriate to the types of artifacts being examined and that are capable of answering the archaeological questions being asked. ----- If you wish to enroll, please use the linked form to request instructor consent: https://tinyurl.com/AncientMaterials For full consideration, this form must be submitted by Monday, September 4th.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 229:
Nanomaterials in Medicine (MATSCI 129)
The purpose of this course is to provide the students detailed knowledge of functional nanostructured materials, such as self-assembled nanoparticles and their applications in Medicine. This will lay the broad foundation for understanding the paradigm shift that nanomaterials are effecting in therapeutics and diagnostics of human disease. Pre Req: ENGR 50- Introduction to Materials Science, Nanotechnology Emphasis. Desirable: MATSCI 210-Organic and Biological Materials
Last offered: Spring 2022
| Units: 2-3
MATSCI 230:
Materials Science Colloquium
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
MATSCI 231:
Materials Science Research Advising
General advising for first-year PhD students on topics including graduate curriculum, research topics, and advisor selection
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
MATSCI 232:
Ethics and Broader Impacts in Materials Science
This course will convey the unique role that materials play in every facet of society, and the profound impact that materials production, refining, processing, utilization, and disposal have on communities. We will also discuss best practices for empowering underrepresented communities in the sciences, building on the core responsible conduct of research mission.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
MATSCI 236:
An Introduction to Quantitative X-ray Microanalysis (EPS 216, GEOPHYS 236)
This course will introduce students to the theories and techniques involved in measuring and quantifying the chemical composition of solid materials using X-ray spectroscopy. The course will be largely focused on electron beam instruments including scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM-EDS and TEM-EDS) and Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA-EDS; EPMA-WDS), with the laboratory component consisting of a combination of instrument training and data collection on multiple electron beam instruments, coupled with in-lab exercises covering the methods associated with the evaluation, processing, and presentation of X-ray data. Students will also learn to utilize multiple cutting-edge data quantitative spectroscopy software packages. The goal of this course is to provide graduate students with the tools required to make informed decisions when designing projects that involve understanding the composition(s) of solid materials at the nano- and micro-scales. Introduce students to the theory and technique behind determining the chemical composition of solid materials using X-ray spectroscopy. (CROSS-LISTED WITH EPS 216 and GEOPHYS 236)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
MATSCI 241:
Mechanical Behavior of Nanomaterials (ME 241)
Mechanical behavior of the following nanoscale solids: 2D materials (metal thin films, graphene), 1D materials (nanowires, carbon nanotubes), and 0D materials (metallic nanoparticles, quantum dots). This course will cover elasticity, plasticity and fracture in nanomaterials, defect-scarce nanomaterials, deformation near free surfaces, coupled optoelectronic and mechanical properties (e.g. piezoelectric nanowires, quantum dots), and nanomechanical measurement techniques. Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (ME80) or equivalent.
Last offered: Autumn 2018
| Units: 3
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. Undergraduates register in 151 for 4 units; graduates register for 251 in 3 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
MATSCI 256:
Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries: Materials for the Energy Solution
This course introduces students to emerging technological solutions to address the pressing energy demands of the world. It is motivated by discussions of the scale of global energy usage and requirements for possible solutions; however, the primary focus will be on the fundamental physics and chemistry of solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries from a materials science perspective. Students will learn about operating principles and performance, economic, and ethical considerations from the ideal device to the installed system. The promise of materials research for providing next generation solutions will be highlighted by guest speakers developing innovative energy technologies. Undergraduates register in 156 for 4 units; graduates register in 256 for 3 units. Prerequisites: Undergraduate coursework in thermodynamics (e.g., MATSCI 144, ME 30) and electromagnetism (e.g., PHYSICS 23/43).
Terms: Spr
| 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.nn*If you do not see your faculty's name listed, please email msestudentservices@stanford.edu the faculty name and the quarter you plan to take the course. The system can take 24-48 update for your faculty name to appear in the list below.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Appel, E. (PI);
Bao, Z. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Devereaux, T. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Dresselhaus-Marais, L. (PI);
Dunne, M. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Gu, W. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Heinz, T. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Jornada, F. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Mannix, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Onori, S. (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);
Frank, D. (GP)
MATSCI 300:
Ph.D. Research
Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Appel, E. (PI);
Baccus, S. (PI);
Bao, Z. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Block, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Cai, W. (PI);
Cargnello, M. (PI);
Chang, F. (PI);
Chaudhuri, O. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Chowdhury, S. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Congreve, D. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
DeSimone, J. (PI);
Devereaux, T. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Dresselhaus-Marais, L. (PI);
Dunne, M. (PI);
Fan, J. (PI);
Feigelson, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Goldhaber-Gordon, D. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Gu, W. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Heinz, T. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Hwang, H. (PI);
Jaramillo, T. (PI);
Jornada, F. (PI);
Kanan, M. (PI);
Karunadasa, H. (PI);
Keller, C. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lee, Y. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Liu, F. (PI);
Mai, D. (PI);
Mannix, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
Martinez, T. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Mukherjee, K. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nanda, J. (PI);
Nilsson, A. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Noerskov, J. (PI);
Onori, S. (PI);
Palanker, D. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Pop, E. (PI);
Prakash, M. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Qi, S. (PI);
Qin, J. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Senesky, D. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Soh, H. (PI);
Spakowitz, A. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Suzuki, Y. (PI);
Tang, S. (PI);
Tarpeh, W. (PI);
Toney, M. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI);
Xia, Y. (PI);
Yang, F. (PI);
Zhao, R. (PI);
Zheng, X. (PI);
Zia, R. (PI);
Frank, D. (GP);
Misquez, E. (GP)
MATSCI 302:
Solar Cells
In the last 15 years, the solar power market has grown in size by 100 times while solar modules prices have fallen by 20 times. Unsubsidized, solar power projects now compete favorably against fossil fuels in many countries and is on track to be the largest energy provider in the future. How did this happen? nnIn MatSci 302 we will take a comprehensive look at solar cells starting from the underlying device physics that are relevant to all photovoltaic cell technologies. We will then look at the undisputed king (silicon based solar cells); how do they work today and how will they develop in the future. Finally, we will look at why past challengers have failed and how future challengers can succeed. This class will be co-taught by Brian and Craig, who graduated from the Material Science PhD program in 2011 and then started PLANT PV, a startup that developed a solar technology from idea to protoype and then full implementation on production lines in China. The lecturers routinely visit manufacturing facilities in Asia and work closely with engineering staff at the largest solar cell makers in the world to implement their technology into production lines.
Last offered: Autumn 2019
| Units: 3
MATSCI 303:
Principles, Materials and Devices of Batteries
Thermodynamics and electrochemistry for batteries. Emphasis on lithium ion batteries, but also different types including lead acid, nickel metal hydride, metal air, sodium sulfur and redox flow. Battery electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, additives and electrode-electrolyte interface. Electrochemical techniques; advanced battery materials with nanotechnology; battery device structure. Prerequisites: undergraduate chemistry.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 310:
Statistical Mechanics for Materials & Materials Chemistry
This course will cover how thermodynamics evolves from statistical mechanics, with a specific emphasis placed on quantum materials. It will cover distributions for quantum particles, diffusion and aggregation, and a basic discussion of characterizing phase transitions. If time permits, selected topics in quantum information theory will be discussed. Undergraduates register for 4 units; graduates register for 3 units.
Last offered: Spring 2023
| Units: 3-4
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. SCPD offering.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 316:
Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology
This course covers important aspects of nanotechnology in nanomaterials synthesis and fabrication, novel property at the nanoscale, tools and applications: a variety of nanostructures including nanocrystal, nanowire, carbon nanotube, graphene, nanoporous material, block copolymer, and self-assembled monolayer; nanofabrication techniques developed over the past 20 years; thermodynamic, electronic and optical property; applications in solar cells, batteries, biosensors and electronics. Other nanotechnology topics may be explored through a group project. SCPD offering.
Last offered: Spring 2021
| Units: 3
MATSCI 317:
Defects in semiconductors
Introduction to dopants and crystal defects in semiconductors and landmark research papers in this area. Course covers point defects, dislocations, grain boundaries, interfaces etc. and how and why they impact a range of semiconductor devices such as transistors, LEDs, lasers, solar cells, and photodetectors. Emphasis on building phenomenological models of defect structure-property-processing relationships in semiconductors like silicon, GaN, and emerging defect-tolerant semiconductors. Overview of key experimental characterization techniques for defects. Key concepts from semiconductor physics and the materials science of crystal defects will be reviewed. Pre-requisites: MATSCI 209 or EE216 or equivalent
Last offered: Autumn 2022
| 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.
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.
Last offered: Winter 2023
| Units: 3
MATSCI 322:
Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory
Practical techniques in transmission electron microscopy (TEM): topics include microscope operation and alignment, diffraction modes and analysis, bright-field/dark-field imaging, high resolution and aberration corrected imaging, scanning TEM (STEM) imaging, x-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) and electron energy loss spectrometry (EELS) for compositional analysis and mapping. Prerequisite: 321, consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 12.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 324:
Optics of Microscope Design for Materials (PHOTON 324)
Introduction to optical theory for microscopy design to study materials. Includes ray and wave optics theory for image formation, optical components, aberrations, etc. across wavelengths (IR to X-ray). Will learn the theory to design shadowgraphy, holography, diffractive imaging and to use them to study materials science problems. Experience with linear algebra, differential equations, and basic programming are encouraged.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 326:
X-Ray Science and Techniques (PHOTON 326)
This course provides an introduction to how x-rays interact with matter and how x-ray techniques can be used towards developing new understanding of the atomistic properties of materials. Topics include: Diffraction from ordered and disordered materials, x-ray diffuse scattering and inelastic techniques, and x-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy. X-ray sources including synchrotrons and free electron lasers. This course includes a parallel laboratory effort in which students will have an opportunity to carry out advanced x-ray experiments at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
Last offered: Autumn 2022
| Units: 3
MATSCI 331:
Computational Materials Science at the Atomic Scale
Introduction to computational materials science methods at the atomistic level, with an emphasis on quantum methods. A brief history of computational approaches is presented, with deep dives into the most impactful methods: density functional theory, tight-binding, empirical potentials, and machine learning-based property prediction. Computation of optical, electronic, phonon properties. Bulk materials, interfaces, nanostructures. Molecular dynamics. Prerequisites - undergraduate quantum mechanics. Experience writing code is preferred but not required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 333:
Soft Composites and Soft Robotics (ME 303)
Fundamentals of soft materials and soft composites in the aspects of mechanical characterization, polymer physics, mechanics, finite-element-analysis of large deformation, and advanced material fabrication including different 3D printing technologies. Stimuli-responsive soft composites for soft robotics and shape-morphing structures will be introduced. Examples such as material systems that respond to magnetic field, electrical field, pneumatic pressure, light, and heat will be discussed. Prerequisites: ME80
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 341:
Quantum Theory of Electronic and Optical Excitations in Materials
Introduction to the fundamentals of solid-state physics and materials science, with emphasis in electronic and optical excitation processes. We will develop quantum formalisms to understand concepts including: elementary excitations in materials, crystal symmetry and Bloch¿s theorem, electronic bandstructure and methods to compute it (including tight-binding and density-functional theory), linear response theory, dielectric functions, as well as electronic transitions and optical properties of solids. We apply these methods to understand the electronic and optical properties of real materials, including bulk metals, semiconductors, and 2D materials.
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.
Last offered: Spring 2021
| 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: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 347:
Magnetic materials in nanotechnology, sensing, and energy
This course will teach the fundamentals of magnetism, magnetic mateirals, and magnetic nanostructures and their myriad of applications in nanotechnology, sensing, energy and related areas. The scope of the course include: 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, magnetic nanoparticles and nanostructures, spintronics, and multiferroics. The key applications include electromagnet and permanent magnet, magnetic inductors, magnetic sensors, magnetic memory, hard disk drives, energy generation and harvesting, biomagnetism, etc. Prerequisites: College level electricity and magnetism course or equivalent.
Last offered: Spring 2018
| Units: 3
MATSCI 358:
Fracture and Fatigue of Materials and Thin Film Structures (ME 258)
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. Prerequisite: 151/251, 198/208, or equivalent. SCPD offering.
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: Spr
| 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.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
MATSCI 384:
Materials Advances in Neurotechnology
The dichotomy between materials and the mind has inspired scientists to explore the wonders of the brain with novel materials-enabled neurotechnologies. The development of neurotechnologies can be dated back to the late 18th century when Galvani used an iron-and-bronze arch to stimulate the sciatic nerve and evoke motor output in a dead frog. Modern neurotechnologies capitalize on the semiconductor industry's trend towards miniaturization, reading the activity of thousands of neurons simultaneously in the brains of mice, rats, monkeys, and even humans. All these capabilities would not be possible without the advances in materials science. This course introduces the basic principles of materials design and fabrication for probing the inner workings of the brain, discusses the fundamental challenges of state-of-the-art neurotechnologies, and explores the latest breakthroughs in materials-assisted neuroengineering. The course will cover the following topics: overview of the nervous system from an engineering perspective; mechanical and biochemical requirements of neural interfacing materials; materials for electrical, magnetic, optical, biochemical, thermal, and acoustic neural interfaces; materials as contrast agents for neuroimaging; and ethical considerations for emerging neurotechnologies. Students will acquire literacy in both materials science and neuroengineering and gain the knowledge and skills to understand and address pressing neuroscience challenges with materials advances. nnPrerequisite: undergraduate physics and chemistry; MATSCI 152, 158, 164, 190 or equivalents are recommended but not required prior to taking this course.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 385:
Biomaterials for Drug Delivery (BIOE 385)
Fundamental concepts in engineering materials for drug delivery. The human body is a highly interconnected network of different tissues and there are all sorts of barriers to getting pharmaceutical drugs to the right place at the right time. Topics include drug delivery mechanisms (passive, targeted), therapeutic modalities and mechanisms of action, engineering principles of controlled release and quantitative understanding of drug transport, chemical and physical characteristics of delivery molecules and assemblies, significance of biodistribution and pharmacokinetic models, toxicity of biomaterials and drugs, and immune responses.
Last offered: Winter 2023
| 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);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Cargnello, M. (PI);
Chang, F. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Devereaux, T. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Gu, W. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Jornada, F. (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);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Senesky, D. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI);
Zhao, R. (PI);
Zia, R. (PI);
Frank, D. (GP)
MATSCI 400:
Participation in Materials Science Teaching
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Jornada, F. (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 405:
Quantum Field Theory (QFT) for Engineering Applications (ME 403)
QFT principles for engineering applications in nano and microelectronics. Examples include quantum computing, topological quantum computing, and superconductivity. Focus on solids and quasiparticles. Relation between energy, momentum, and mass. Quantization, Klein Gordon, Dirac, Pauli, and Schrödinger equation. Introduction to topological states and the Majorana condition. Lagrange invariance and the need for gauge fields (electrodynamics).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
MATSCI 801:
TGR Project for MS Students
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Appel, E. (PI);
Bao, Z. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Devereaux, T. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Jornada, F. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Mannix, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (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);
Tang, S. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wender, P. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI);
Frank, D. (GP)
MATSCI 802:
TGR Dissertation for Ph.D Students
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Appel, E. (PI);
Baccus, S. (PI);
Bao, Z. (PI);
Beasley, M. (PI);
Bent, S. (PI);
Blanchet, J. (PI);
Block, S. (PI);
Boxer, S. (PI);
Brongersma, M. (PI);
Cai, W. (PI);
Cargnello, M. (PI);
Chang, F. (PI);
Chidsey, C. (PI);
Cho, K. (PI);
Chueh, W. (PI);
Clemens, B. (PI);
Cui, Y. (PI);
Dai, H. (PI);
Dauskardt, R. (PI);
Devereaux, T. (PI);
Dionne, J. (PI);
Dunne, M. (PI);
Feigelson, R. (PI);
Fisher, I. (PI);
Frank, C. (PI);
Goldhaber-Gordon, D. (PI);
Goodson, K. (PI);
Gu, W. (PI);
Harris, J. (PI);
Heilshorn, S. (PI);
Hesselink, L. (PI);
Hong, G. (PI);
Hwang, H. (PI);
Jaramillo, T. (PI);
Jornada, F. (PI);
Kanan, M. (PI);
Keller, C. (PI);
Lee, T. (PI);
Lee, Y. (PI);
Lindenberg, A. (PI);
Liu, F. (PI);
Mai, D. (PI);
Mannix, A. (PI);
Manoharan, H. (PI);
Martinez, T. (PI);
McGehee, M. (PI);
McIntyre, P. (PI);
Melosh, N. (PI);
Musgrave, C. (PI);
Nanda, J. (PI);
Nilsson, A. (PI);
Nishi, Y. (PI);
Nix, W. (PI);
Palanker, D. (PI);
Pianetta, P. (PI);
Pinsky, P. (PI);
Plummer, J. (PI);
Pop, E. (PI);
Prakash, M. (PI);
Prinz, F. (PI);
Salleo, A. (PI);
Saraswat, K. (PI);
Senesky, D. (PI);
Sinclair, R. (PI);
Spakowitz, A. (PI);
Stebbins, J. (PI);
Stohr, J. (PI);
Suzuki, Y. (PI);
Tang, S. (PI);
Toney, M. (PI);
Wang, S. (PI);
Wong, H. (PI);
Xia, Y. (PI);
Yang, F. (PI);
Zheng, X. (PI);
Frank, D. (GP)
