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:
Appel, E. (PI)
;
Barnett, D. (PI)
;
Bravman, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Appel, E. (PI)
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Barnett, D. (PI)
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Bravman, J. (PI)
;
Brongersma, M. (PI)
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Chueh, W. (PI)
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Clemens, B. (PI)
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Cui, Y. (PI)
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Dauskardt, R. (PI)
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Dionne, J. (PI)
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Heilshorn, S. (PI)
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Lindenberg, A. (PI)
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McGehee, M. (PI)
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McIntyre, P. (PI)
;
Melosh, N. (PI)
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Prinz, F. (PI)
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Reed, E. (PI)
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Salleo, A. (PI)
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Sinclair, R. (PI)
;
Wang, S. (PI)
MATSCI 143: Materials Structure 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. (Formerly 153)
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Brock, R. (PI)
;
Pian, K. (TA)
MATSCI 150: Undergraduate Research
Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 3-6
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Appel, E. (PI)
;
Barnett, D. (PI)
;
Bravman, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Appel, E. (PI)
;
Barnett, D. (PI)
;
Bravman, J. (PI)
;
Brongersma, M. (PI)
;
Chueh, W. (PI)
;
Clemens, B. (PI)
;
Cui, Y. (PI)
;
Dauskardt, R. (PI)
;
Dionne, J. (PI)
;
Feigelson, R. (PI)
;
Goodson, K. (PI)
;
Heilshorn, S. (PI)
;
Lindenberg, A. (PI)
;
McGehee, M. (PI)
;
McIntyre, P. (PI)
;
Melosh, N. (PI)
;
Nix, W. (PI)
;
Prinz, F. (PI)
;
Reed, E. (PI)
;
Salleo, A. (PI)
;
Sinclair, R. (PI)
;
Wang, S. (PI)
MATSCI 156: Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries: Materials for the Energy Solution (EE 293A, ENERGY 293A)
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. Prerequisites:
MATSCI 145 and 152 or equivalent coursework in thermodynamics and electronic properties.
Terms: Win, Sum
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Clemens, B. (PI)
;
Gibbons, B. (TA)
MATSCI 158: Soft Matter in Biomedical Devices, Microelectronics, and Everyday Life (BIOE 158, CHEMENG 160)
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.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Appel, E. (PI)
;
Maikawa, C. (TA)
MATSCI 161: Energy Materials Laboratory (MATSCI 171)
A material that is currently being used in a cutting edge energy -related device such as a solar cell, battery or smart window will be thoroughly characterized throughout the quarter. Fabrication techniques could include electroplating, spin coating and thermal evaporation. There will be an emphasis in this course on characterization methods such as scanning electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, optical microscopy, four-point probe measurements of conductivity, visible absorption and reflection spectroscopy and electrochemical measurements (cyclic voltammetry). Devices will be fabricated and their performance will be tested. In this Writing in the Major course, students will put together all of the data they collect during the quarter into a final paper. Undergraduates register for 161 for 4 units; graduates register for 171 for 3 units. Prerequisites:
MATSCI 143 or equivalent course in materials characterization
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
McGehee, M. (PI)
;
Cheacharoen, R. (TA)
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
Instructors:
Vailionis, A. (PI)
;
Fleming, C. (TA)
MATSCI 171: Energy Materials Laboratory (MATSCI 161)
A material that is currently being used in a cutting edge energy -related device such as a solar cell, battery or smart window will be thoroughly characterized throughout the quarter. Fabrication techniques could include electroplating, spin coating and thermal evaporation. There will be an emphasis in this course on characterization methods such as scanning electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, optical microscopy, four-point probe measurements of conductivity, visible absorption and reflection spectroscopy and electrochemical measurements (cyclic voltammetry). Devices will be fabricated and their performance will be tested. In this Writing in the Major course, students will put together all of the data they collect during the quarter into a final paper. Undergraduates register for 161 for 4 units; graduates register for 171 for 3 units. Prerequisites:
MATSCI 143 or equivalent course in materials characterization
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
McGehee, M. (PI)
;
Cheacharoen, R. (TA)
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
Instructors:
Vailionis, A. (PI)
;
Fleming, C. (TA)
MATSCI 194: Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
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. Undergraduates register for 194 for 4 units; graduates register for 204 for 3 units.
Terms: Win, Sum
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Salleo, A. (PI)
;
Tuchman, Y. (TA)
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