GEOPHYS 190: Near-Surface Geophysics
Introduction to geophysical methods that can be used for imaging and characterizing groundwater systems; modeling and interpretation of the data. This Cardinal Class will be structured around solving a problem currently faced by a community in the Central Valley of California: How to select a site that can be used to recharge the groundwater? Where is there sand and gravel? clay? Where will the water go? We will review data from the area and develop a plan for the acquisition of geophysical data to image sediment texture in the subsurface. Data will be acquired during a weekend field trip to the community. Each week includes two hours of lectures; plus one 1.5-hour lab that involves acquisition of field data, or computer modeling/analysis of datanPre-requisite:
CME 100 or
Math 51, or co-registration in either.n(Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci
LINGUIST 183: Programming and Algorithms for Natural Language Processing
Construction of computer programs for linguistic processes such as string search, morphological, syntactic, and semantic analysis and generation, and simple machine translation. Emphasis is on the algorithms that have proved most useful for solving such problems.
Last offered: Winter 2015
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MATH 114: Introduction to Scientific Computing (CME 108)
Introduction to Scientific Computing Numerical computation for mathematical, computational, physical sciences and engineering: error analysis, floating-point arithmetic, nonlinear equations, numerical solution of systems of algebraic equations, banded matrices, least squares, unconstrained optimization, polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, truncation error, numerical stability for time dependent problems and stiffness. Implementation of numerical methods in MATLAB programming assignments. Prerequisites:
MATH 51, 52, 53; prior programming experience (MATLAB or other language at level of
CS 106A or higher).
Terms: Win, Sum
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-FR
Instructors:
Le, H. (PI)
;
Ying, L. (PI)
;
Aboumrad, G. (TA)
;
Horel, E. (TA)
;
Li, Y. (TA)
;
Lyman, L. (TA)
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.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Heilshorn, S. (PI)
;
Sanchez, S. (TA)
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:
MATSCI 163. 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
Instructors:
Dauskardt, R. (PI)
;
Yuen, D. (PI)
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: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Dionne, J. (PI)
;
Hayee, F. (TA)
MATSCI 153: Nanostructure and Characterization
Students will study the theory and application of characterization techniques used to examine the structure of materials at the nanoscale. Students will learn to classify the structure of materials such as semiconductors, ceramics, metals, and nanotubes according to the principles of crystallography. Methods used widely 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: E-50 or equivalent introductory materials science course.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Brock, R. (PI)
;
Wang, E. (TA)
MATSCI 154: 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 solar-thermal power.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Chueh, W. (PI)
;
Jin, N. (TA)
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
Instructors:
Johanes, P. (PI)
MATSCI 156: Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries: Materials for the Energy Solution (EE 293A, ENERGY 293A, MATSCI 256)
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. Undergraduates register in 156 for 4 units; graduates register in 256 for 3 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Clemens, B. (PI)
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