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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): MSE 260 or equivalent course in thermodynamics or physical chemistry (such as BE 223, CHE 231, MEAM 203). This course focuses on synthesis, characterization, microstructure, rheology, and structure-property relationships of polymers, polymer directed composites and their applications in biotechnology. Topical coverage includes: polymer synthesis and functionalizaiton; polymerizaiton kinetics; structure of glassy, crystalline, and rubbery polymers; thermodynamics of polymer solutions and blends, and crystallization; liquid crystallinity, microphase separation in block copolymers; polymer directed self-assembly of inorganic materials; biological applications of polymeric materials. Case studies include thermodynamics of block copolymer thin films and their applications in nanolithography, molecular templating of sol-gel growth using block copolymers as templates; structure-property of conducting and optically active polymers; polymer degradation in drug delivery; cell adhesion on polymer surface in tissue engineering.
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Winey/Composto. Prerequisite(s): MSE 430 or equivalent. Advanced polymer physics includes the topics of polymer chain statistics, thermodynamics, rubber elasticity, polymer morphology, fracture, and chain relaxation. Rigorous derivations of select theories will be presented along with experimental results for comparison. Special topics, such as liquid crystalline polymers, blends and copolymers, will be presented throughout the course. Special topics, such as liquid crystallintiy, nanostructures, and biopolymer diffusion, will be investigated by teams of students using the current literature as a resource.
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Bonnell, Composto. The objective of this course is to study the fundamental physics of the interaction of ions, electrons, photons, and neutrons with matter. A second objective is to use the products of these interactions to characterize the atomic (or molecular) structure, composition, and defects of a semiconductor, ceramic, polymer, composite, or metal. Ion beam techniques will include Rutherford backscattering and forward recoil spectrometry, and secondary ion mass pectrometry. Electron probe techniques will include x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Neutron techniques will include neutron reflectivity. The strengths and weaknesses of each technique will be discussed. Examples will be drawn from metallurgy, electronic materials, polymer science, ceramic science, archaeology, and biology.
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3.00 Credits
Luzzi. Theoretical and practical aspects of conventional and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and related techniques. Imaging theory; kinematical and dynamical diffraction theory. Diffraction contrast analysis of imperfect crystals; phase contrast analysis of crystal lattice structures. With laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Laird. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Undergraduate Curriculum Chair and Instructor. Basic mechanisms of deformation and fracture, theory of dislocations (continuum theory and effects of the atomic structure), deformation properties of different crystal structures (fcc, bcc, hcp, ordered alloys, amorphous materials), hardening mechanisms (solid solution and dispersion hardening), creep deformation and fracture at high temperatures, micromechanisms of fracture.
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3.00 Credits
This course constitutes an introduction to statistical mechanics with an emphasis on application to crystalline solids. Ensemble theory, time and ensemble averages and particle statistics are developed to give the basis of statistical thermodynamics. The theory of the thermodynamic properties of solids is presented in the harmonic approximation anharmonic properties are treated by the Mie-Gruneisen method. Free electron theory in metals and semiconductors is given in some detail, with the transport properties being based on conditional transition probabilities and the Boltzmann transport equation. The theory of order-disorder alloys is treated by the Bragg-Williams, Kirkwood and quasi-chemical methods.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Both terms. Students should check department office for special topics.
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3.00 Credits
Teaching Practicum
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Successful participation in a music department sponsored group for two consecutive semesters (i.e. one academic year). Ensemble groups: University Orchestra, University Wind Ensemble, Choral Society, University Choir, Ancient Voices, Baroque and Recorder Ensemble, Chamber Music Society and Jazz Combo. This course must be taken for a letter grade (Pass/Fail registration option may not be utilized for this course).
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Prerequisite(s): Must be a music major or minor. Instruction in vocal and instrumental performance for music majors and minors only. Students must demonstrate in an audition that they have already attained an intermediate level of musical performance.
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