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The structure of metals, ceramics, semiconductors and polymers at the atomic scale. Materials structures at the nanoscale and macroscale. Crystalline, semicrystalline, liquid crystalline, and amorphous (glassy) states. Crystal structures and fundamental aspects of formal crystallography. Point, line, and planar crystal defects. Materials characterization by x-ray diffraction, light and electron microscopy, and other techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 25; MAT 33 previously or concurrently; MAT 10 or permission of instructor. Lyman
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The structure-property relationships in polymers will be developed, emphasizing the glass transition, rubber elasticity, crystallinity, and mechanical behavior. Elements of polymer processing. Extrusion of plastics and films, and fiber spinning operations. Prerequisite: MAT 33. Pearson
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The three laws of thermodynamics. Gibbs free energy and conditions of equilibrium. Effects of scale on material behavior. Binary and ternary equilibrium phase diagrams. Application of thermodynamics to materials problems, with examples from nanotechnology, biotechnology, and structural materials. Prerequisites: MATH 23 and MAT 33, previously or concurrently. Vinci
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The production and purification of metals, their fabrication, and control of their properties. Includes topics such as precipitation hardening, hot and cold working, and casting. Prerequisites: MAT 216, MAT 218. Misiolek
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General overview of the compositions, properties and applications of ceramic materials. The theory and practice of fabrication methods for ceramics and glasses. Methods of characterization. Selected properties of ceramic materials. Prerequisite: MAT 33. Harmer
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Fundamental diffusion equations; liquid-solid transformations; solid-solid transformations; transformation kinetics; metastable transformations; diffusionless transformations; examples of various transformations in different materials and their effect on properties. Prerequisites: MAT 203, MAT 205. DuPont
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Elasticity, plasticity, and fracture of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The roles of defects and size scale on mechanical response. Strengthening and toughening mechanisms in solids. Statics and time-dependent failures from microstructural and fracture mechanics viewpoints. Lectures and laboratories. Prerequisites: MECH 3, MAT 33; MAT 10 or permission of instructor. Vinci
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Development of materials technology and engineering from the stone age to atomic age as an example of the interaction between technology and society. In-class demonstration laboratories on composition and structure of materials. Term projects using archaeological materials and alloys. Course intended for, but not limited to, students in the humanities and secondary science education. Engineering students may not use this course for engineering science or technical elective credit.
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Study and application of research techniques in materials science and engineering. Research opportunities, design of experimental programs, analysis of data, presentation of results. Selection of research topic and preparation and defense of research proposal. Restricted to a small number of students selected by the department from those who apply.
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Application of research techniques to a project in materials science and engineering selected in consultation with the faculty. Normally preceded by MAT 240.
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