• MSE 5072: Thin Film Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to various aspects of thin film processing and characterization. Special focus will be on thin films of electronic materials. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MSE 3210
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• MSE 5073: Nanostruc Materials

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Provide students with a fundamental understanding of various aspects of nanotechnology, and the required skills to apply this knowledge in a wide range of science, engineering and related fields. Lectures will cover Quantum Confinement Effects, Nanofabrication Tech. Atomic Scale Characterization Tech., Nanoelectronic, Nanomagnetics and NanoPhotomics. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220
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• MSE 5074: Photo Mtrls&SolarCells

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Course examines the physics and engineering of photovoltaic solar energy conversion. Discussions focus on the thermodynamics of solar radiation, semiconductor physics, device physics, materials, and some coverage of modules and systems. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (MSE 3210 OR Department Consent) AND Full Major status in Materials Science & Engineering.
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• MSE 5090: Prof Commun for MSE

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course prepares students for writing and speaking effectively in technical communications pertaining to subjects within the field of materials science and engineering and metallurgical engineering. Students will learn useful strategies for preparing technical documents ranging from memos to formal reports such as laboratory reports, design reports, scientific papers, and theses. They will learn to formulate communications tailored to different audiences. They will develop effective editing skills that will enable them to write clearly, concisely, and accurately. They will review and critique the writing of their peers and will work collaboratively on teams. The will also prepare and give technical presentations on topics within materials science and engineering or metallurgical engineering. In addition, they will explore related topics of critical thinking, argumentation, and ethics. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MSE 2010 OR (MSE 2160 OR MSE 2165)
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• MSE 5098: Senior Design

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The Senior Design Project is a capstone experience that focuses on design. This project draws upon previous course work. Students will work on their design projects independently but under the direction of a faculty member in their area of specialization. For graduating seniors only. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MSE 5090
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• MSE 5201: Semicond Phy I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Physical principles that underlie operation of semiconductor electronic devices with emphasis on silicon integrated circuits. Physics of semiconductor materials, equilibrium in electronic systems, metal semiconductor contacts, p-n junction theory, junction field effect transistors, introduction to operation of bipolar transistors. Prerequisites: "C" or better in MSE 3210 AND Full Major status in Materials Science & Engineering.
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• MSE 5353: Physical Ceramics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This is the first of a two-semester course sequence on advanced ceramics. Physical ceramics will discuss crystal structures, point defects, diffusion and properties of advanced or high-technology ceramics that have been developed specifically to deliver superior mechanical, electrical, electrochemical, magnetic or optical properties. The ceramics that will be discussed will include oxides, carbides, nitrides, their solid solutions, and multiphase composites made of two or more constituents. Prerequisites: "C" or better in MSE 3310 AND Full Major status in Materials Science & Engineering.
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• MSE 5354: Processing of Ceramics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course provides students with a comprehensive background in synthesis and processing of ceramic powders and fabrication of ceramic components. The course begins with a discussion of ceramic powder synthesis by chemical methods (Chapter 1). Powder characteristics and techniques or powder of characterization are discussed in Chapter 2. The roles of inter-particle forces in the preparation of stable suspensions and the science of colloidal processing are the bases of Chapter 3. Methods of fabrication of green compacts by such techniques as die-pressing, slip-casting, tape-casting are covered in Chapter 4. Surfaces, surface energies, role of surface curvatures in mass transport, and mechanisms of sintering are discussed in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 is devoted to methods of deposition of films and coatings of ceramics by sol-gel processing and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Prerequisites: "C" or better in MSE 5353 AND Full Major status in Materials Science & Engineering.
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• MSE 5475: Intro To Composites

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Basic mechanics and materials science of important modern composite materials. Structures and properties of fibers, matrices, and final composites. Introductory mechanics and approaches to elasticity and strength as applied to composites. Prerequisites: "C" or better in MSE 3410 AND (Full Major status in Materials Science & Engineering OR Full Major status in Biomedical Engineering).
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• MSE 5510: Materials Innovation

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is designed as a technical elective for students in Materials Science and Engineering. Course content will include solving problems through the engineering design process, identifying the need for new materials in industry, designing a project, rapid prototyping of a minimum viable product, building a business plan, pitching new technology ideas to investors, and making team decisions about getting new technology into the market. Valuable design and prototyping skills such as Arduino, solidworks, 3d printing, and others will be emphasized during first half of semester and actual technology design will follow for second half of semester. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220
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