Classification

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Semester

Mutual

Recognition (Y/N)

Remarks

Mandatory

Major

courses

MS.50011

Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

3:0:3

Spring

Y

Elective

Course

MS.50013

Structure and Defects of Solids

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50014

Mechanical Behavior of Materials

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50016

Kinetic Processes in Materials

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50021

Statistical Thermodynamics in Materials System

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50023

Electron Microscopy

2:3:3

Spring

Y

MS.50024

Phase Equilibria and Phase Diagrams

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50026

Semiconductor Photoelectro chemistry: Fundamentals and Energy Applications

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50027

Current Semiconductor Materials and Devices

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50036

Thin Film Processes

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50041

Diffusion in Solid

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50042

Nanoscale Surface Analysis

2:3:3

Fall

Y

MS.50043

Introduction to Dislocations

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50044

Engineering of Soft Materials

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50045

Healthcare Materials

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50051

Waves and Materials

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50072

Composite Materials

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50075

Non-Crystalline Materials

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50090

Design of Nanomaterials and Processing

3:0:3

Fall

Y

`

MS.50091

Emerging nanofabrication technology

3:0:3

Fall

Y

MS.50092

Inorganic Nanomaterials

3:0:3

Spring

Y

MS.50095

Special Topics in Introductory Materials Science and Engineering

1:0:1

Spring.

Fall

Y

MS.60012

Phase Transformation in Solids

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60013

Solid State Physics

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60015

Structure and Properties of Interfaces

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60017

Solid-State Electrochemistry

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60019

Electronic Ceramic Materials

3:0:3

Fall

N

Classification

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Semester

Mutual

Recognition (Y/N)

Remarks

Elective

Course

MS.60020

Optical Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60021

Dielectric Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60024

Optical properties of nanostructured materials

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60025

Thin-film Transistors for Display Applications

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60026

Physical Properties of Energy Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60027

Emerging luminescent nanomaterials and devices

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60031

Alloy Design and Applications

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60032

Creep and Superplasticity

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60033

Solid State Chemical Sensors

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60034

Crystal Physics

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60035

Semiconductor Integrated Process Design

3:1:3

Fall

N

MS.60042

Electronic Packaging Technology

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60043

Sintering

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60044

Advanced Polymeric Materials

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60053

Microstructure Analysis in Materials Science

3:1:3

Spring

N

MS.60054

Surface Science

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60056

Corrosion & Mechanochemical Reactions on Surfaces

2:3:3

Fall

N

MS.60057

Environmental Effects on the Degradation of Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60058

Materials science aspects of rechargeable batteries

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60059

Materials for Sustainable Development

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60060

Fracture Mechanics

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60061

Fatigue Phenomena in Metals

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60062

Mechanical Properties of Thin Films

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60070

Sol-Gel Nano Materials and Process

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60071

First-principles Modeling of Materials)

3:0:3

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.60072

Special Topics on Nano Material Technology

3:0:3

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.60062

Mechanical Properties of Thin Films

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60070

Sol-Gel Nano Materials and Process

3:0:3

Fall

N

Classification

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Semester

Mutual

Recognition (Y/N)

Remarks

Elective

Course

MS.60071

First-principles Modeling of Materials)

3:0:3

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.60072

Special Topics on Nano Material Technology

3:0:3

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.60073

Photochemical Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60074

Principles and Applications of Hydrogels for Biotechnology

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60084

Principles of Semiconductor Devices

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60085

Physics of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

3:0:3

Fall

N

MS.60086

Photovoltaic Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

MS.60096

Special Topics in Advanced Materials I

3:0:3

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.60097

Special Topics in Advanced Materials II

3:0:3

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.60098

Special Topics in Advanced Materials III

3:0:3

Spring.

Fall

N

Research

MS.92100

Research in Materials Science and Engineering (Master)

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.93100

Seminar (Master)

1:0:1

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.92200

Research in Materials Science and Engineering (Doctorate)

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.93200

Seminar (Doctorate)

1:0:1

Spring.

Fall

N

MS.94100

Practicum in Materials Science and Engineering I

0:3:1

Summer.

Winter

N

MS.94200

Practicum in Materials Science and Engineering II

0:6:2

Summer․

Winter

N

Course Information

Departmental Recognition Category

Remarks

Offering Dept.

Course Type

Course No.

Course Title

Recognized Type

Recognized Credits

Not applicable -

Before Change

After Change

Remarks

Course No.

Course Title

Course No.

Course Title

(Major Changes)

MS.50014

Mechanical Behaviour of Solids

MS.50014

Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Change in Course Title

MS.50045

Applied Biomaterials

MS.50045

Healthcare Materials

Change in Course Title

MS.60017

Electrochemistry of Solids for Materials Scientist

MS.60017

Solid-State Electrochemistry

Change in Course Title

Department Course

Equivalent Course (Other Dept.)

Remarks

Course No.

Course Title

Offering Dept.

Course No.

Course Title

Not applicable -

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

1

MS.50011

Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

3:0:3

Topics include: thermodynamic variables, the first, second and third law of thermodynamics, chemical potential, fugacity and activity, thermodynamic stability and critical phenomena, solution-vapor, crystal equilibrium, classification of defects in crystals, defects in metals, elemental semiconductors, defects in nearly stoichiometric, nonstoichiometric compounds, metal hydrides, amorphous, diamonds

2

MS.50013

Structure and Defects of Solids

3:0:3

This course covers crystallography, point defects, line defects, surface defects, and three dimensional defects

3

MS.50014

Mechanical Behavior of Materials

3:0:3

This course is designed to introduce the fundamental phenomena and theories on the mechanical behavior of materials, and to understand the relationships between mechanical properties and microstructure of materials. Main topics include theories of elasticity and plasticity, dislocation theories, deformation mechanisms, strengthening mechanisms, fracture, fatigue, creep, high temperature deformation, and superplasticity

4

MS.50016

Kinetic Processes in Materials

3:0:3

The course covers kinetic processes occurring in materials synthesis and processing. The course starts with atomistic diffusion model including basic rate theory. Building on the atomistic description of diffusion, the course continues with treating macroscopic kinetic phenomena such as morphological evolution and interface motion of solids and phase transformations. Examples of applications of kinetic principles to real-world materials research will be also presented

5

MS.50021

Statistical Thermodynamics in Materials System

3:0:3

n this course, thermodynamical concepts are considered in statistical point of view. This course investigates how magnetic spins, dielectric polarizations, atoms contribute to total free energy and how ideal solid was described by heat capacity, Bose-Einstein condensation

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

6

MS.50023

Electron Microscopy

2:3:3

This course covers topics such as electron guns, electron lenses, optics, reciprocal lattice / Ewald sphere construction, structures factor, kinematical, dynamical, indexing, stereographic analysis, inelastic scattering and Kikuchi electron diffraction, origins of contrast, perfect crystals, imperfect crystals, artifacts, amplitude vs phase contrast, identification of defects

7

MS.50024

Phase Equilibria and Phase Diagrams

3:0:3

This course covers the Thermodynamics and Phase Stability Relation between Phase Diagrams and Equilibria Interpretation and Analysis Practical Applications

8

MS.50026

Semiconductor Photoelectro chemistry: Fundamentals and Energy Applications

3:0:3

This course will cover the fundamental physical and chemical principles of photoelectrochemistry occurring at semiconductor/electrolyte interface. Details of semiconductor physics, electrochemical system, and charge transfer mechanisms at the semiconductor interface will be discussed

9

MS.50027

Current Semiconductor Materials and Devices

3:0:3

This class teaches very recent semiconductor technologies including conventional semiconductor devices as DRAM and Flash memory and emerging memories and computing devices. Students will learn the most up-to-date material technologies and device technologies

10

MS.50036

Thin Film Processes

3:0:3

This course is planned to give graduate students in Materials Science and Engineering an understanding of the process and analysis technologies of thin films

11

MS.50041

Diffusion in Solid

3:0:3

This course deals with an introduction of diffusional theories and their applications which appear in the design and the manufacturing of the materials-related devices. In the part of theoretical treatment, basic differential equations are explained for the solution of various kinds of diffusion problems. In addition, the diffusion phenomena are treated from micro-scale of atomic movement to the macro-scale of thermodynamic treatment. As applications, various examples occuring at metals, ceramics and semiconductors are also introduced

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

12

MS.50042

Nanoscale Surface Analysis

2:3:3

This course provides the fundamental principles of Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM) which has become a powerful technique on the science of nanoscale materials through the lecture and experimental. The applications of SPM to the nanoscale surface analysis will be also introduced

13

MS.50043

Introduction to Dislocations

3:0:3

This course is designed to understand the fundamental relationships between line defects and properties of crystalline materials and introduces the structure and properties of various types of dislocations, and discusses the phenomena and theories on interactions between dislocations and other defects. Main topics include: description and movement of dislocations, stress and strain fields of dislocation, reaction and multiplication of dislocations, dislocation arrays and crystal boundaries, interactions between defects, etc

14

MS.50044

(Engineering of Soft Materials

3:0:3

In this course, the basic concepts for soft condensed matter, which includes polymers, colloidal dispersion, amphiphiles and liquid crystal, are presented with the particular emphasis on their structure formation and the corresponding physical properties

15

MS.50045

Healthcare Materials

3:0:3

This course will teach recent research progresses in the design and applications of materials to healthcare fields. Major topics to be covered in this course will include natural and synthetic polymers for healthcare applications, materials for biosensors/ chips, nanobiomaterials, self-assembled biomaterials, bio-inspired materials for healthcare

16

MS.50051

Waves and Materials

3:0:3

Light, sound, and earthquakes are examples of waves. This course overviews the basic, common properties of waves and how they interact with materials. Fundamental physical understanding is emphasized and basic analysis skills are cultivated through examples. Both natural media and artificial media such as metamaterials will be covered

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

17

MS.50072

Composite Materials

3:0:3

This course introduces the fundamental descriptions and theories on the fabrication processes, properties, characterization and applications of metal matrix composites (MMC), ceramic matrix composites (CMC) and polymer matrix composites (PMC). Main topics include: fabrication processes and properties of reinforcements (particles, whiskers & fibers), structure and properties of matrix materials, bonding and interfacial reactions between reinforcements and matrices, micro- mechanical and macro-mechanical behavior of composite materials, fabrication processes, design, properties and applications of composite materials

18

MS.50075

Non-Crystalline Materials

3:0:3

Thermodynamics and kinetics of glass transition and glass formation are studied in relation to amorphous structure in order to understand non-crystalline materials. Physical and chemical properties of non-crystalline materials for technological applications are introduced. Especially, photonic applications of non-crystalline materials are emphasized

19

MS.50090

Design of Nanomaterials and Processing

3:0:3

In this course, students use quantum computational simulation tools to understand and design nanoscale materials and processing. Topics include Nanostructures, Surface Reconstruction, Carbon Nanotubes, STM Initiated Self-Directed Growth of Nanowire, Atomic Layer Deposition, Hydrogen Storage, Single Electron / Molecular Structures and Properties, Nanocrystal Growth in Melt

20

MS.50091

Emerging nanofabrication technology

3:0:3

This lecture covers the underlying principles and applications of nanofabrication technologies. The advantages and limitations of top-down and bottom-up approaches are extensively discussed through detailed and in-depth reviews on state-of-the-art techniques. Thermodynamically-driven and kinetically-driven nanoscale self- assembly processes will be described as illustrations of synthesis and assembly mechanisms

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

21

MS.50092

Inorganic Nanomaterials

3:0:3

There have been significant progress in the novel synthesis and various applications of one-dimensional functional nanomaterials. These nanostructures include nanowire, hollow tube, nanofibers etc. In this course, we understand various synthesis methods of inorganic (0/1/2 dimensional) nanomaterials and their potential applications in chemical sensors, energy storages, and nanoelectronics

22

MS.50095

Special Topics in Introductory Materials Science and Engineering

1:0:1

This course covers fundamentals and recent advances in Materials Science and Engineering that are not included in other courses. The course content is fundamental and inclusive at the graduate level and is specifically designed by the instructor

23

MS.60012

Phase Transformation in Solids

3:0:3

The objective of the course is to provide graduate students in ES & E the fundamental concepts and models which are required to understand the phase transformation in crystalline solids. Topics include Nucleation, Growth, Coarsening, Spinodal decomposition, Recrystallization, Precipitation, Eutectoid Decomposition, Discontinuous Precipitation, Massive Transformation, Ordering Transformation, and Martensitic Transformation

24

MS.60013

Solid State Physics

3:0:3

This course is designed for beginning graduate students of materials science and engineering. It will cover crystal structure, lattice vibration, the theory of electron gas, the quantum electron theory and the concept of band theory

25

MS.60015

Structure and Properties of Interfaces

3:0:3

This course covers the thermodynamics and structure of interfaces in solids and related phenomena. Topics include: Interfacial segregation, equilibrium and growth shapes of crystals, strain effect on crystal shape, thermodynamic definition of interface, structure of interfaces, kinetics and mechanism of interface migration, coherency strain in thin films, Interface instability and dendritic growth, Normal and abnormal grain growth, Precipitation at grain bounderies, theories of recrystallization, chemically induced grain boundary migration, and discontinuous precipitation

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

26

MS.60017

Solid-State Electrochemistry

3:0:3

Electrochemical means of converting and storing energy have great promise as alternative energy options for transportation and stationary applications due to their superior efficiencies. In this class, students will learn fundamental concepts of solid-state chemistry, defect chemisttry and electrochemistry based on materials science and further focus on the understanding of the operation mechanism and the material requirements of various solid-state electrochemical devices, including fuel cells and batteries

27

MS.60019

Electronic Ceramic Materials

3:0:3

In this course, topics such as dipole moment, polarization mechanism, dielectric properties, breakdown mechanism, dielectric loss, ferroelectric properties, electronic components, piezoelectric properties, crystal elastic properties, thermodynamics of piezoceramics, and piezoelectric components will be illustrated

28

MS.60020

Optical Materials

3:0:3

This course deals with physical and chemical properties of the materials used for optical devices and consists of three parts. The first part consists of nature of electromagnetic waves, light propagation, refraction, reflection, reflection, scattering and absorption, and color generation in materials. The second part consists of light course, modulation, and detection (including human eyes) of light. Third part consists of electro-optical phenomena and optical integrated circuits

29

MS.60021

Dielectric Materials

3:0:3

The following topics will be discussed in this course: dipole moment, polarization phenomena, dielectric loss, thermal characteristics of dielectric, classification of dielectrics, ferro-electric polar materials, non-polar materials, microstructural effects of dielectric characteristics, fabrication process and application of dielectric materials

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

30

MS.60024

Optical properties of nanostructured materials

3:0:3

This course includes (1) lectures on the fundamental behavior of EM waves in periodic media, (2) introductory lectures on new class of optical materials. Students will understand firmly how the developments of nano-science and technology affect the emerging new optical materials

31

MS.60025

Thin-film Transistors for Display Applications

3:0:3

The primary purpose of this class is to cover thin film transistors (TFTs) technology based on the hydrogenated amorphous silicon, low temperature polysilicon, and emerging amorphous oxide semiconductor (AOS) for the display applications and other electronics. The course will involve 1) the structures, conduction mechanisms, electrical/optical properties of semiconductor materials, 2) the TFTs fabrication processes including the thin film growth of semiconductor and dielectric/electrode materials, and 3) the electrical properties and stability issues of TFTs. 4) applications of TFT

32

MS.60026

Physical Properties of Energy Materials

3:0:3

This course deals with key physical phenomena and properties in elementary materials applied in energy storage and conversion devices. In-depth correlation between materials and devices for higher storage capacities and conversion efficiencies is also provided

33

MS.60027

(Emerging luminescent nanomaterials and devices

3:0:3

This course covers structural, chemical, optical, and electrical properties of various luminescent nanomaterials, including colloidal quantum dots and perovskites. Also, students will learn about organic/inorganic hybrid light-emitting diodes and patterning technologies for display applications

34

MS.60031

Alloy Design and Applications

3:0:3

This course aims to give graduate students the basic principles of metallurgy, the mechanical behaviors of materials and the ability to use them in developing new alloy. Topics include: engineering materials, deformation and strengthening mechanical, gas turbine design and materials, NI-base superalloys, advanced high temperature alloys, fast fracture, toughness, and fatigue, high strength-high toughness alloys, composite materials, shape memory alloys, electronic and magnetic alloys, and tests

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

35

MS.60032

Creep and Superplasticity

3:0:3

This course describes the concepts of reaction theory and kinetics of plastic deformation, creep deformation mechanisms, the dependence of creep on temperature and stress, motion of dislocations for creep, introduction of the most recent creep theories and various mechanisms for superplastic deformation.
Topics include: reaction kinetics of plastic deformation, the rate theory of plastic deformation, the theory of dislocation mobility, time dependent plastic deformation, temperature, dependence of creep stress, and dependence of creep effects on metallurgical factors on creep cyclic creep superplasticity

36

MS.60033

Solid State Chemical Sensors

3:0:3

This course is designed for the understanding of the surface physics of electronic materials and defect interaction with environments. Thus in the first part, device physics of the MOS is briefly introduced with an emphasis on surface phenomena. Here, students learn to understand the concepts of surface energy level, surface energy diagram, and defect level, etc. In the second parts, absorption and desorption theory of gases on electronically active solids are explained in terms of thermodynamics, and atom physics. Here, various examples are introduced, which are chosen from Journal of Sensors and Actuators and Journal of Electrochemistry. Finally, defect chemistry of ceramic solids is introduced with Kroger-Vink notation and diagram. Here the effects of environmental gases on conductivity and capacity, etc, are discussed

37

MS.60034

Crystal Physics

3:0:3

The physical properties in relation to crystal structure are investigated. Especially the macroscopic properties, such as heat capacity, electric dipole moment, dielectric constant, stress and strain piezoelectric constant, elastic constant are investigated as tensor properties. Additionally, the time reversal symmetry in magnetism is presented in detail

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

38

MS.60035

Semiconductor Integrated Process Design

3:1:3

Since unit processes for VLSI manufacturing are related to each others, it is necessary that semiconductor engineers have a deep understanding about issues between the VLSI process integration and device operation. This course provides basic science underlying unit process steps, particular engineering in achieving required device performances, and the tradeoffs in optimizing device performance and enabling manufacturing. It assumes that the student has already acquired an introductory understanding of the semiconductor device physics

39

MS.60042

Electronic Packaging Technology

3:0:3

This course covers electronic packaging technologies such as electronic design, thermal consideration, mechanical design, reliability and failure mechanism, chip interconnection, chip packaging, printed board technology, soldering, ceramic packaging, and multi chip packaging

40

MS.60043

Sintering

3:0:3

Sintering is the core technique of powder metallurgy as well as ceramic processing. This course treats the phenomena that occur during sintering, i.e. densification, grain growth and microstructural evolution. The basics of materials science with respect to these phenomena are presented. Analysis and interpretation of general sintering phenomena will be made. Principles of sintering will also be explained and applied to the sintering of real systems

41

MS.60044

Advanced Polymeric Materials

3:0:3

Various phase transition behaviors and structural changes of polymeric systems are presented with their relation to the molecular structure and processing condition. The correspon ding material properties are interpreted in terms of the underlying physics

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

42

MS.60053

Microstructure Analysis in Materials Science

3:1:3

In this course, the following topics are studied: reciprocal lattice and diffraction conditions, diffraction phenomena and Fourier method, high resolution images, dynamical diffraction theory, defect analysis, analysis of diffraction pattern, convergent beam electron diffraction pattern and 3-D crystallographic information, and optics of transmission electron microscope and its resolution

43

MS.60054

Surface Science

3:0:3

This course treats physical and chemical properties of surfaces and interfaces of material and interactions of electrons and photons with material surfaces, and describes modern scientific tools to obtain information about composition, structure and chemistry of surfaces on a microscale, such as, AES, XPS, FTIR, LEED, RBS, SIMS, EPMA, Raman spectroscopy, etc

44

MS.60056

Corrosion & Mechanochemical Reactions on Surfaces

2:3:3

The course explores the theoretical basis of electrochemistry in the materials science and the reasons for the corrosion and stress-corrosion cracking of materials. Topics include: thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode (metal and semiconducting materials) process, chemistry of corrosion, physics of corrosion (mutual interactions between electrochemical reaction, stress and structural lattics defects such as vacancies, dislocations, surfaces, grain boundaries, inclusions and cracks, etc.); friction and corrosive wear processes; environmental effect of degradation; recent research activities concerned. Laboratory work accompanies the lectures

45

MS.60057

Environmental Effects on the Degradation of Materials

3:0:3

This course applies thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode reactions to environmental effects on failures of metals and alloys. Specific topics comprising pitting, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion fatigue and corrosion prevention are discussed. Topics include: electrochemical aspects of corrosion, review on electrochemistry, poubaix diagrams, electrode kinetics, corrosion kinetics, prediction of corrosion behavior using mixed potential theory, passivity, localized corrosion, hydrogen damage, stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue, liquid metal embrittlement, corrosion control. Prerequisites: MS214 and MS215

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

46

MS.60058

Materials science aspects of rechargeable batteries

3:0:3

This course deals with electrochemistry based on materials science and further expands to the understanding of the operation mechanism of advanced batteries. While conventional electrochemistry focuses on the surface reactions, more discussions are placed on the reaction inside the material and the relation with material thermodynamics

47

MS.60059

Materials for Sustainable Development

3:0:3

Many of the global effects are driven by two factors: the continuing increase in population and the increasing demand for energy. This course deals material technologies: the environmental aspects of their production, their use, their disposal at end of life, and ways to choose and design with them to minimize adverse influence

48

MS.60060

Fracture Mechanics

3:0:3

This course covers the two- and three-dimensional elastic fields around the crack developed from both a conventional elastic and a dislocational approach. Topics include: Criteria for the crack initiation and growth for elastic and elasto-plastic deformation conditions, fracture toughness theories and testing, fracture theories in terms of materials characteristic properties, damage process in the various process zones, and mechanism of ductile fracture. Prerequisite: Mechanical Behavior of Solids

49

MS.60061

Fatigue Phenomena in Metals

3:0:3

The goal of this course is to cover the topics such as the monotonic and cyclic stress-strain response, various mechanisms for fatigue crack initiation and propagation (metallurgical factors are emphasized), the characteristic behavior of dislocations under cyclic loading for the formation of damage, high cycle and low cycle fatigue, theories for the life predictions, and grain boundary cavitation for the fatigue failure at high temperature. Prerequisite: Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Structure and Defects in Solids

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

50

MS.60062

Mechanical Properties of Thin Films

3:0:3

Thin film coatings are widely used in industry to enhance electrical and magnetic properties, but their performance depends heavily on the mechanical reliability of the film. This course focuses on the origin of thin film stress, its measurements, and mechanical properties, and discusses adhesion problems in microelectronic packaging and plastic flow in hetero-epitaxy and superlattices

51

MS.60070

Sol-Gel Nano Materials and Process

3:0:3

In this course, fundamentals of sol-gel process and fabrication of ceramics and glasses by sol-gel process are studied. Also, synthesis and application of nano materials such as nano composites, nano hybrids, nano structured materials, mesoporous materials, and biomaterials prepares by sol-gel nano process are introduced

52

MS.60071

First-principles Modeling of Materials

3:0:3

Fundamental concepts of ab initio quantum chemical methods and density functional theory (DFT) methods are introduced. The strength and weakness of ab initio and density functional theory methods are discussed in light of accuracy and computational costs. In addition, we will apply first-principles simulations to design and understand nano materials and nano processes (term projects). Examples include carbon nanotubes, organic nanowires on silicon, hydrogen storage materials, fuel cells, atomic layer deposition techniques, and chemical vapor deposition processes

53

MS.60072

Special Topics on Nano Material Technology

3:0:3

A group project will be a major component of this course. The purpose of the project is to bring together students of the similar interest to explore exciting areas of nanotechnology and to practice generating new research ideas. In the beginning of the course, each student will review the fifteen areas of nanotechnology distributed at the beginning of the class. They will select the 3-5 topics that they find most interesting. The instructor will then match students with common interests into groups. Once the groups are formed, they will work together to create their own research proposal

No.

Graduate Courses

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Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

The proposal will either be written or presented to the class, depending on student interests and the number of students who take the class. The instructor is willing to meet with the teams during the quarter to help them find the background literature that is needed for their project and to help them develop their research ideas. Some class time will be used for this purpose

54

MS.60073

Photochemical Materials

3:0:3

This class introduces photochemical processes, including photosynthesis, and related nanomaterials for light absorption, exciton transfer, charge transfer and catalysis (e.g., water splitting). Particularly, molecular and semiconductor-based materials design will be compared with natural photosystems in terms of functionality of multiscale architectures

55

MS.60074

Principles and Applications of Hydrogels for Biotechnology

3:0:3

This course is designed to provide essential theoretical background of polymers and hydrogels to graduate students This course starts with the basic thermal physics, polymerization mechanisms, and simple theoretical models of a hydrogel. The course focuses on the application of hydrogels to biological applications, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, bioimaging, and biocompatible devices

56

MS.60084

Principles of Semiconductor Devices

3:0:3

This course covers the basic physics, operation principles, and processes of semiconductor devices. This course provides the thinking tools for materials scientist to develop or improve the device characteristics, which are closely related to materials science such as structures, bulk defects, interface defects, thermo dynamics, and kinetics

No.

Graduate Courses

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Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

57

MS.60085

Physics of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

3:0:3

In this course, physics of magnetism and application of magnetism will be the two major topics to be covered. Basic concepts of magnetism, magnetic units, origin of magnetism in materials and magnetization processes of magnetic materials under DC and AC magnetic fields will be lectured on. Also magnetic anisotropy, magnetostriction and magnetic domains will be intensively covered. Lastly, engineering applications of magnetic materials in electromagnetic equipment, permanent magnets and external magnetic recording devices for computer application engineering will be discussed in the course

58

MS.60086

Photovoltaic Materials

3:0:3

This course covers the principles of Solar cells, Efficiency measurement, Cell fabrication, Process simulation, selection of various materials for solar cells, and solar cell characteristics. This course enhances basic understanding and deepen specialty in solar cells

59

MS.60096

Special Topics in Advanced Materials I

3:0:3

This course surveys, in depth, emerging technologies and advanced fields in materials science and their applications at graduate levels. This course offers guest lectures by staff and visiting specialists; this series forms a content that is integrated and on important aspects of the field

60

MS.60097

Special Topics in Advanced Materials II

3:0:3

This course surveys, in depth, emerging technologies and advanced fields in materials science and its applications at graduate levels. This course offers guest lectures by staff and visiting specialists; this series forms a content that is integrated and on important aspects of the field

61

MS.60098

Special Topics in Advanced Materials III

3:0:3

This course surveys, in depth, emerging technologies and advanced fields in materials science and its applications at graduate levels. This course offers guest lectures by staff and visiting specialists; this series forms a content that is integrated and on important aspects of the field

No.

Graduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

62

MS.92100

Research in Materials Science and Engineering (Master)

63

MS.93100

Seminar (Master)

1:0:1

64

MS.92200

Research in Materials Science and Engineering (Doctorate)

65

MS.93200

Seminar (Doctorate)

1:0:1

66

MS.94100

Practicum in Materials Science and Engineering

0:3:1

The objective of this course is to apply basic knowledge obtained from classes to the industrial onsite and to understand various aspects of fundamental principles. This class consists of about 40 hours in a week and its main contents lie with obtaining practical knowledge of materials science and engineering on research and development activities of industry, new materials production, and sales

67

MS.94200

Practicum in Materials Science and Engineering II

0:6:2

The objective of this course is to apply basic knowledge obtained from classes to the industrial onsite and to understand various aspects of basic principles. This class is the second series of Practicum in chemical and biomolecular engineering having at least 80 hours in 2 weeks or more than 2 weeks. Its main contents lie with obtaining practical knowledge of materials science and engineering on research and development activities of industry, new materials production, and sales