Doctoral Research Symposium I (0-0-1) MASE 6195 involves formal presentations and discussion by research students in the program (first year). MASE 6196 is taken in subsequent semesters or years where students make presentations and occasionally outside speakers make presentations on related topics to materials science and engineering.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour

Doctoral Research Symposium II (0-0-1) MASE 6195 involves formal presentations and discussion by research students in the program (first year). MASE 6196 taken in subsequent semesters or years where students make presentations and occasionally outside speakers make presentations on related topices to materials science and engineering.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour

Contemporary Topics in Materials Science and Engineering (1-3) Selected topics from materials science and engineering. Course may be repeated up to 5 times for credit as topic varies.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

1 Credit Hour
3 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Individual Studies (0-0-1) Independent studies in materials science and engineering.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours

Graduate Research Projects (0-0-1)

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour

Doctoral Research Symposium I (0-0-1) MASE 6195 involves formal presentations and discussion by research students in the program (first year). MASE 6196 is taken in subsequent semesters or years where students make presentations and occasionally outside speakers make presentations on related topics to materials science and engineering. Prerequisites: MASE 6195 first and then MASE 6196 at least twice.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour

Doctoral Research Symposium II (0-0-1) MASE 6195 involves formal presentations and discussion by research students in the program (first year). MASE 6196 taken in subsequent semesters or years where students make presentations and occasionally outside speakers make presentations on related topices to materials science and engineering. Prerequisites: MASE 6195 first, then MASE 6196 at at least twice.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour

Overview of writing skills in scientific research to include writing publications, proposals and thesis/dissertation. Keywords: Research, Writing

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

2 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

Contemporary Topics in Materials Science and Engineering (1-3) Selected topics from materials science and engineering. Course may be repeated up to 5 times for credit as topic varies.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

2 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours

Individual Studies (0-0-2) Independent studies in materials science and engineering.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
2 Other Hours

Graduate Research Projects (0-0-2)

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

2 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
2 Other Hours

The course provides an overview of important and novel processing methods used for the manufacture of advanced structural and functional semi-finished components, including the metals, polymers, ceramics, and their composites.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (MASE 6304 w/C or better AND MASE 6400 w/C or better)

Phase Transformation and Microstructures: The theory of the nucleation and growth kinetics of solid materials, solid-solid transformations and mechanisms. Rate processes, decomposition and ordering reactions and microstructures. Diffusionless transformations, eutectoid, a martensitic transformations are covered along with associated microstructural morphologies and property/ performance control by microstructure control in materials.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Understanding the development, utilization and control of ceramic materials properties based on microstructure.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Polymer Engineering: The course provides a basic introduction to the field of polymer science. Basic concepts of organic chemistry address typical polymerization and copolymerization reactions. The characterization of polymer molecules include discussions of thermodynamic solutions, solubility parameters, colligative properties and scanning electron microscopy. Concepts on the structure and properties of bulk polymers emphasize its relationship to molecular characteristics and manufacturing processes.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Metallography and Microstructure Interpretation: Metallographic sample preparation and microstructural characterization for various metals, alloys and/or material systems. Use of tools necessary for analysis including sectioning, mounting, polishing and etching using standard metallographic procedures. Metallographic samples prepared in class will be evaluated using stereomicroscopy, optical and electron microcopy for microstructural interpretation. Introduction to chemical analysis using optical emission spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence for positive material identification.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Graduate level course that provides an overview of the role of engineering technological advances to improve human health. The following points will be emphasized throughout the semester: What are the challenges in healthcare delivery in remote locations; How are we paying for healthcare delivery; What is the role of engineering to solve healthcare problems; and how do new healthcare technologies move from the lab to the beside. Prerequisite: Department approval. Restricted to level of DR, GR.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Engineering Alloys: The study of the selection and specification of engineering alloys for use in industrial applications. Topics related to ferrous and nonferrous metals in the cast, wrought, powder and particulate state will be covered. Mill test reports (MTR) and how to interpret them as well as interpreting compliance with various specification entities to include ASTM, API, ABS, etc. are inherent to the course.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Advanced Failure Analysis: An advanced study of structural failure processes to include topics in fracture mechanics, fatigue, and environmental assisted cracking. Analysis of failures using metallographic, electron microscopy, and microanalytic techniques will be covered. Fracture of specific materials: steels, nonferrous alloys, composites, and nonmetallics will be included.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Hydrometallurgy: The study of metal extraction process in aqueous solutions from ore or concentrates.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Advanced Materials/Composites: Properties and structures of composite materials and design of composite systems to yield desired combinations of properties. Metal, ceramic, and polymer composite systems as well as high-performance alloy systems or microcomposites. Applications of materials and composite fundamentals to manufacturing and processing.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Interfacial Phenomena: Thermodynamics of solid interfaces and interfacial equilibria. Interfacial free energy concepts and measurements. Structure of interfaces: solid surfaces, grain boundaries, phase boundaries, and system interfaces. Properties of interfaces and their role in materials performance.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

The lectures will cover sample preparation techniques, construction and working of TEM, reciprocal space, Ewald's sphere, indexing diffraction patterns, convergent beam techniques, high-resolution TEM, and introduction to defect analysis, scanning TEM or STEM, analytical and in-situ techniques. The lab will cover beam alignments, recording diffraction patterns and centered dark-field images, high-resolution imaging, bright-field dislocation imaging, and weak-beam dark-field imaging. Keywords: Microscopy, Electronic Characterization

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

Prerequisite(s): (MME 3413 w/C or better ) AND (MME 5301 w/C or better ) AND (MASE 6301 w/C or better)

Material Joining Technologies: Fundamentals of materials joining theory and application. A variety of technologies will be covered, to include: welding, brazing, soldering, adhesives, etc. for metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and electronic materials. Emphasis will be on both the theoretical principles of each process and practical aspects of the technique and/or equipment.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Non-Destructive Examination: Introduction and theory of ultrasonic testing, such as phased array and shear wave techniques, dye penetration inspection, interpretation of radiographs, wet/dry magnetic particle inspection, chemical analysis using X-ray fluorescence and in-situ metallography techniques (replication).

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Root Cause Analysis: Using analytical techniques to determine underlying causes and causal factors related to materials, component and systematic problems. Analytical tools and techniques will be used to identify problems and track data used to determine the root and proximate cause and to implement corrective actions.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Fracture Mechanics: Mechanisms of fracture for brittle and ductile materials using linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture materials. ASTM standard fracture testing, numerical methods, and creep, fatigue, and dynamic fractures of metallic and non-metallic materials.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

The application of modern instrumentation and techniques to structural characterization problems. Both theory and operation will be stressed. Optical microscopy, X-Ray analysis, electron microscopy (TEM-SEM), surface characterization, optical emission spectroscopy will be included. Real-world examples of the use of characterization equipment will be given based on my experience in the semiconductor industry. The equipment we will cover in this class are the tools you will most likely use to perform your job whether you decide to pursue an academic career or a career in industry. Keywords: Characterization, Microstructures, SEM, XRD

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

The first part of this course will cover solidification of metals and alloys, and metallic glasses, during conventional and additive manufacturing techniques. The second part focuses on solid-state diffusional transformations, including precipitation, eutectoid, order-disorder, and massive transformations, as well as diffusionless transformations. Keywords: Phases, Microstructures

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

Prerequisite(s): (MME 3406 w/C or better ) OR (MME 5406 w/C or better ) OR (MME 6406 w/C or better ) AND (MME 3407 w/C or better ) OR (MME 5407 w/C or better ) OR (MME 6407 w/C or better)

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge developments in materials science, emphasizing the interplay between structure, properties, processing, and performance. Students will learn advanced topics such as nanomaterials, smart materials, high entropy alloys and materials for energy and sustainability. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with real-world applications, highlighting current innovations. Keywords: Materials, Modern

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

This course will emphasize data science and fundamentals of the Python programming language used in the analysis of experimental data. The course is designed for students who want to learn and apply numerical methods in order to solve solve problems in engineering and science; the methods are motivated by research problems rather than by mathematics. Sufficient materials, mathematical and computation theory will provide insight into computational and data science techniques and their shortcomings. Keywords: Computational Materials, Machine Learning

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

The first part of this course will focus on elastic properties of dislocations, dislocations in FCC, BCC, and HCP systems, and theories of yield strength and work hardening. The second part discusses creep, fatigue, and deformation of non-metallic materials, including polymers, ceramics, and composites. Keywords: Deformation, Structure, Materials Testing

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

Prerequisite(s): (MME 3407 w/C or better ) AND (MME 5407 w/C or better ) AND (MASE 6407 w/C or better)

Contemporary Topics in Materials Science and Engineering (3-0) Selected topics from materials science and engineering. Course may be repeated twice for credit as topic varies.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Individual Studies (0-0-3) Independent studies in material science and engineering.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours

Graduate Research Projects (0-0-3)

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours

Dissertation (0-0-3)

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours

Dissertation (0-0-3) Prerequisite: MASE 6398.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (MASE 6398 w/P or better)

Description of crystal structures and miller indices for crystallographic planes and directions. Phases in solid state condition using conventional phase diagrams. Students identify phases and calculate their relative fractions using the Lever rule. The eutectoid phase diagram and the Fe-C system include heat treatment of steels, features of cast irons and the solidification in steels associated with the eutectic/peritectic reactions. Substitutional and interstitial diffusion, dislocations, grain boundaries, annealing, solid solutions, precipitation hardening and solidification are discussed. Keywords: Structure, Phases, Properties, Steels

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

Prerequisite(s): (MME 2303 w/C or better)

The effect of crystal structures and microstructures on the mechanical properties in metals, polymers and ceramics is covered. Plasticity based on the materials stress-strain curves is related to the behavior of each material class. Dislocations, deformation and mechanical twins are used to determine the deformation mechanisms under different types of deformational modes. Hardening due to the interaction of dislocations and/or twins are related to solid solutions and precipitation and/or dispersion hardenable alloys. Fatigue, creep, ductile and brittle fractures are also covered in this class. Keywords: Materials Properties, Structure, Deformation

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MASE

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of DR

Prerequisite(s): (MME 2303 w/C or better)

Contemporary Topics in Materials Science and Engineering (4-0) Selected topics from materials science and engineering. Course may be repeated twice for credit as topic varies.

Department: Materials Science & Engr.

4 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
4 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours