Graduate Seminar (1-0) Conferences and discussions of various, contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering by faculty, graduate students, and speakers from industry, government, or other academic institutions or departments. The program is organized to encourage the development of communication skills at a professional level for graduate students. Required of all graduate students during each semester of full-time enrollment. Up to 3 credits can be applied to the degree.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Individual Studies (0-0-1) Individual variable credit research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of metallurgical and materials engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be applied towards the MS degree.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-1) Individual variable credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Seminar (1-0) Conferences and discussions of various, contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering by faculty, graduate students, and speakers from industry, government, or other academic institutions or departments. The program is organized to encourage the development of communication skills at a professional level for graduate students. Required of all graduate students during each semester of full-time enrollment. Up to 3 credits can be applied to the degree.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

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

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

Graduate Research (0-0-2) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Phase Transforming and Microstructures (3-0) 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, and martensitic transformations are covered along with associated microstructural morphologies and property/ performance control by microstructure control in materials. Prerequisite: MME 3406 and 3407, or equivalent, MME 5401, or department approval.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Advanced Materials Processing: 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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Prerequisite(s): (MME 5304 w/C or better AND MME 5403 w/C or better)

The underlying principles of physical metallurgy dealing with the structure property relationships will be covered. Topics will include crystal structures; nano, micro, and macro defects; solid solutions; precipitation hardening; diffusion; and phase equilibriums including nanophases, deformation and annealing, nucleation and growth, solidification and nanophases affecting properties. Keywords: Metals and Processing

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

Prerequisite(s): (MME 5305 w/C or better)

The application of electrochemistry and engineering principles to the corrosion, passivity and protection of metals and alloys. Keywords: Metallurgy

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

Advanced Failure Analysis (3-0) 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. Offered in alternate years.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Advanced Materials and Composites (3-0) 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 system or microcomposites. Applications of materials and composite fundamentals to manufacturing and processing. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisites: MME 5401 and 5403 or department approval.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 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.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

This course discusses various aspects pertaining to the selection, processing, testing (in vitro and in vivo) and performance of hard and soft biomaterials, orthopedic devices, and cardiovascular, ophthalmologic and dental applications. The biocompatibility and surgical applicability of metallic, polymeric and ceramic implants and prosthetic devices are discussed. The physicochemical interactions between the implant material and the physiological environment will be described. Biomaterials in maxillofacial, orthopedic dental, ophthalmic and neuromuscular applications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Department approval required. Restricted to level of DR, GR.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

This course focuses on using cells, proteins, biomaterials and/or other bioactive elements as building blocks to fabricate advanced biological models, medical therapeutic products and non-medical biological systems. Prerequisite: Department approval. Restricted to level of DR, GR.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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 systemic 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: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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 mechanics. ASTM standard fracture testing, numerical methods, and creep, fatigue, and dynamic fractures of metallic and non-metallic materials.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

Phase Transforming and Microstructures (3-0) 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, and martensitic transformations are covered along with associated microstructural morphologies and property/ performance control by microstructure control in materials. Prerequisite: MME 3406 and 3407, or equivalent, MME 5401, or department approval.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

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.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

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 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 the computational and data science techniques and their shortcomings.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

Special Topics: Advanced topics of contemporary interest in metallurgical and materials engineering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Individual Studies (0-0-3) Individual variable credit research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of metallurgical and materials engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be applied towards the M.S. degree.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-3) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Projects (0-0-3) Individual research design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The courses, including a written report, are requested of all students in the non-thesis option.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Projects (0-0-3) Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The courses, including a written report, are required of all students in the non-thesis option.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Prerequisite(s): (MME 5396 w/P or better)

Thesis (0-0-3)

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Thesis (0-0-3) Prerequisite: MME 5398.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Prerequisite(s): (MME 5398 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.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

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.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MME

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of GR

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

Graduate Research (0-0-4) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-5) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-6) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Individual Studies (0-0-1) Individual variable credit research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of metallurgical and materials engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be applied towards the MS degree.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-1) Individual variable credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Seminar (1-0) Conferences and discussions of various, contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering by faculty, graduate students, and speakers from industry, government, or other academic institutions or departments. The program is organized to encourage the development of communication skills at a professional level for graduate students. Required of all graduate students during each semester of full-time enrollment. Up to 3 credits can be applied to the degree.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-2) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Materials Extraction, Synthesis, and Processing (3-0) Thermodynamic, thermochemical, electrochemical kinetic, and phase equilibrium fundamentals and fundamental structures and properties of materials applied to examples of ferrous and non-ferrous extraction and processing. Examples include copper extraction, refinement, processing, alloying and performance; iron and steel making and iron alloy processing, metal and ceramic powder processing, and contemporary materials synthesis and processing. Keywords: Materials chemistry, electrochemistry, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Phase Transforming and Microstructures (3-0) 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, and martensitic transformations are covered along with associated microstructural morphologies and property/ performance control by microstructure control in materials.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3-0) The underlying principles of elastic and plastic deformation of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials will be developed. Topics include dislocation theory, slip, twinning, microstructures, high and low temperature deformation behavior (tensile properties, creep and fatigue) of crystal line and amorphous materials. Offered in alternate years.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Advanced Materials and Composites (3-0) 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 system or microcomposites. Applications of materials and composite fundamentals to manufacturing and processing. Offered in alternate years.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Special Topics: Advanced topics of contemporary interest in metallurgical and materials engineering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Individual Studies (0-0-3) Individual variable credit research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of metallurgical and materials engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be applied towards the M.S. degree.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-3) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Projects (0-0-3) Individual research design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The courses, including a written report, are requested of all students in the non-thesis option.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Projects (0-0-3) Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The courses, including a written report, are required of all students in the non-thesis option.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Prerequisite(s): (MME 5396 w/P or better)

Microstructural and Microchemical Characterization of Materials (3-3) An interdisciplinary approach to the theory and applications of techniques for characterizing chemical (microchemical) and microstructural features of solid materials. Tecniques that will be stressed include X-ray diffraction, optical metallography, scanning and tranmission electron microscopy (emphasizing analytical transmission electron microscopy), electron probe microanalysis, and surface and near surface surface microanalysis (Auger electron spectroscopy, ESCA, SIMS, etc.). Sample preparation techniques will be covered and students will be encouraged to examine materials which may have some application to their research problems. Keywords: characterization, electrons, atomic, structure, electronic

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Advanced Concepts in Materials Science and Engineering (4-0) A blend of contemporary solid state physics and chemistry emphasizing structure and properties and including processing (synthesis) and performance, illustrated by various classes of materials: structural, electronic, magnetic, photonic, and superconducting. Fundamental issues and applications will include: crystal structure and crystal chemistry; disorder/order imperfections; phase equilibria, phase diagrams, phase transformaion; reaction rates, kinetics, thermodynamics; microstructures in processing and performance; materials design/materials by design.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-4) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-5) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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

Graduate Research (0-0-6) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Department: Metallurgical & Materials Eng.

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