• MSE 7140

    Physics of Materials
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    3.63

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course covers the physical principles governing the elastic, thermal, electronic, and optical properties of materials via a fundamental approach integrating materials science with concepts in solid state physics. Special attention is given to the nature of the crystalline state and wave-particle diffraction with a strong emphasis on the reciprocal lattice, tensor, and Brillouin Zone concepts.

  • MSE 7820

    Materials Science Seminar
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Broad topics and in-depth subject treatments are presented. The course is related to research areas in materials science and involves active student participation.

  • MSE 7993

    Independent Study
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.

  • MSE 8970

    Graduate Teaching Instruction-M.S.
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    For master's students.

  • MSE 8999

    Masters Degree Research
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Formal record of student commitment to master's thesis research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.

  • MSE 9970

    Graduate Teaching Instruction-Ph.D.
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    For doctoral students.

  • MSE 9999

    PHD Dissertation Research
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Formal record of student commitment to doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.