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CHM 545 Mathematical Methods (3)
Application of series solutions of differential equations, vector
analysis, determinants and matrices, complex variables, and integral
transforms to problems encountered in the physical sciences.
CHM 573 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
(3)
Principles of structure, bonding, and reactivity patterns of inorganic
compounds. Application of group theory to chemistry and spectroscopy,
especially vibrational and electronic structure of metal complexes and
crystals.
CHM 633 Molecular Dynamics (3)
Modern concepts in reaction-transport phenomena, transition state
theory, and reaction dynamics. Experimental techniques and physical
models for reactivity at a microscopic level.
CHM 663 Atomic and Molecular
Spectroscopy (3)
The study of the interaction of radiation with matter. The application
of quantum mechanics for the spectroscopic determination of the
rotational, vibration, and electronic structure of matter.
MSE 530 Materials Science (3)
Basic knowledge about the internal structure, properties, processing,
and characterization of materials including metals, ceramics, inorganic
composites, and “smart” materials.
MSE 533 Polymers and Polymer-Based
Composite Materials (3)
General concepts about polymers and polymeric materials/composites,
their compositions, chemical structure, synthesis and fabrication,
characterization and properties.
MSE 535 Electronic and Photonic
Materials (3)
The internal structure, chemistry and physics of semiconductors,
magnetic and photonic materials are related to their electronic and
optical properties, and their applications. The course also includes:
how electronic materials are produced and how to control processing to
achieve desired materials performance.
MSE 575
Instrumentation for Materials
Science (3)
Scientific data manipulation and visualization with IDL; data collection
and data analysis with the LabView Interface; powder x-ray diffraction
technique.
MSE 610 Special Topics I (3)
Special topics in Materials Science to be determined by the instructor.
MSE 635 Optical Materials (3)
Prerequisite: CHM 545 Mathematical Methods, MSE 535 Electronic and Photonics Materials, Phy 580 Quantum Mechanics for Materials Scientists
or Permission of the instructor.
The course relates optical behavior and its underlying processes to the
chemicalo, physical, and microstructural properties of the materials so
that students gain insight into the kinds of materials engineering and
processing conditions that are required to produce a materials
exhibiting a desired optical property.
MSE 697 Research (1-9)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
MSE 698 Research (1-9)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
MSE 710 Special Topics II (3)
Special topics in Materials Science to be determined by the instructor.
MSE 750 Continuing Registration (1)
MSE 797 Research (1-9)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
MSE 798 Research (1-9)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
MSE 799 Thesis Research (1-9)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Master’s thesis research.
PHY 580 Quantum Mechanics for Materials
Scientists (3)
Basic principles, the Schroedinger equation, wave functions, and the
representation of dynamical variables as operators or matrices. Bound
and continuum states in one-dimensional systems. Bound states in central
potentials; hydrogen atoms. Perturbation theory. The interaction of
electromagnetic radiation with atomic systems. Rotations and angular
momentum. Applications to solid state systems.
PHY 653 Solid State Physics (3)
Mechanical, thermal, and electric properties of solids. Crystal
structure, band theory, semiconductors. Phonons and transport phenomena.
PHY 675 Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Development of Maxwell’s equations. Conservation Laws. Problems in
electrostatics and magnetostatics. Time-dependent solutions of Maxwell’s
equations. Motion of particles in electromagnetic fields. Plane waves in
dielectric and conductive media. Dipole and quadrupole radiation from
nonrelativistic systems. Fourier analysis of radiation field and
photons. Scattering and diffraction of electromagnetic waves.
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