916F Engineering Tower; (949) 824-3426
Enrique J. Lavernia, Department Chair
Faculty
Nancy A. DaSilva: Molecular and cellular bioengineering, metabolic engineering, environmental biotechnology
James C. Earthman: Fatigue behavior and cyclic damage, automated materials testing, high-temperature fracture, biomaterials, cellular networks
Steven C. George: Physiological systems modeling, respiratory heat and mass transport, kinetics, computer simulation, tissue engineering
G. Wesley Hatfield: Molecular mechanisms of biological control systems
Juan Hong: Biochemical and separation processes, environmental engineering
Enrique J. Lavernia: Processing structural materials and composites, manufacturing nanostructural materials, thermal spraying, modeling and simulation, spray atomization and deposition
Henry C. Lim: Bioreaction and bioreactor engineering
Martha L. Mecartney: Sol-gel processing of oxide thin films for microelectronic applications, grain boundary engineering of ceramics
Farghalli A. Mohamed: Mechanical properties, creep, superplasticity, correlations between property and microstructure
Roger H. Rangel: Fluid mechanics, heat transfer of multiphase systems including spray combustion, atomization, and metal spray solidification; applied mathematics
Frank G. Shi: Semiconductor processing and modeling, polymer thin films and nanoparticles
William A. Sirignano: Combustion theory and computational methods, multi-phase flows, turbulent reacting flows
The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science offers a program of study leading to the B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering uses knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, and humanities to solve societal problems in areas such as energy, health, the environment, food, clothing, shelter, and materials and serves a variety of processing industries whose vast array of products include chemicals, petroleum products, plastics, pharmaceuticals, foods, textiles, fuels, consumer products, and electronic and cryogenic materials. Chemical engineers also serve society in improving the environment by reducing and eliminating pollution.
The undergraduate curriculum in Chemical Engineering builds on basic courses in chemical engineering, other branches of engineering, and electives which provide a strong background in humanities and human behavior. Elective programs developed by the student with a faculty advisor may include such areas as applied chemistry, biochemical engineering, chemical reaction engineering, chemical processing, environmental engineering, materials science, process control, and systems engineering.
High School Students: See page 156.
Transfer Students. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest grades overall, and who have satisfactorily completed the following required courses: one year of calculus, one year of engineering physics (with laboratory), one year of general chemistry (with laboratory), and one course in computational methods (FORTRAN, Pascal, C, or C++). Courses in linear algebra, differential equations, organic chemistry, thermodynamics, and chemical engineering calculations are required for junior academic standing, and it is recommended that these courses be completed prior to transfer. Students should work closely with the UCI Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools to ensure that they are enrolled in appropriate courses.
For further information, contact the School of Engineering Student Affairs Office at (949) 824-4334.
Credit for at least 196 units including:
University Requirements: See pages 54-59.
School Requirements: See pages 156-157.
Departmental Requirements:
Mathematics Courses: Mathematics 2A-B-C-D, 3A, and 3D (24 units).
Basic Science Courses: Chemistry 1A-B-C, 1LA-LB; 51A-B-C, 51LA-LB or 52A-B-C, 52LA-LB; 130A-B-C or 131A-B-C; and Physics 5A-B-C and 5LB-LC (at least 59 units).
Basic Engineering Courses: Engineering E10 and E54 (8 units).
Chemical Engineering Core Courses: Engineering ChE40, ChE60, ChE120A-B, ChE120LA-LB, ChE122, ChE160, ChE162, ChE163 (43 units).
Technical Electives: 17 units (which must include 9 units of Engineering topics); all technical electives must be approved by the faculty advisor.
Specialization in Biochemical Engineering: requires ChE165 and a minimum of 9 units selected from ChE172, ChE180, ChE199 or ChEH199 (up to 4 units), CEE166, Biological Sciences 98, Biological Sciences 99, or Biological Sciences 128.
Specialization in Environmental Engineering: requires a minimum of 12 units selected from ChE170, ChE172, ChE199 or ChEH199 (up to 4 units), CEE164, 164L, CEE165, CEE166, CEE170B, CEE175, MAE110, MAE115, MAE164. At least one course from ChE170, ChE172, ChE199 or ChEH199 must be taken.
Specialization in Materials Science: requires a minimum of 12 units selected from: MSE149, MSE150 (requires MAE30, not counted toward total), MSE153, MSE155A, MSE156, ChE199 or ChEH199 (up to 4 units).
The sample program of study chart shown is typical for the major in Chemical Engineering. Students should keep in mind that this program is based upon a sequence of prerequisites, beginning with adequate preparation in high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Students who are not adequately prepared, or who wish to make changes in the sequence for other reasons, must have their program approved by their faculty advisor. Chemical Engineering majors must consult at least once every year with the academic counselors in the Student Affairs Office and with their faculty advisors.
Sample Program of Study -- Chemical Engineering
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING | |||
| Freshman | |||||
| Mathematics 2A | Mathematics 2B | Mathematics 2C | |||
| Chemistry 1A, 1LA | Chemistry 1B, 1LB | Chemistry 1C | |||
| E10 | Physics 5A | Physics 5B, 5LB | |||
| Breadth | Breadth | Breadth | |||
| Sophomore | |||||
| Mathematics 2D | Mathematics 3A | Mathematics 3D | |||
| Chemistry 51A, 51LA | Chemistry 51B, 51LB | Chemistry 51C | |||
| or 52A, 52LA | or 52B, 52LB | or 52C | |||
| ChE40 | ChE60 | Breadth | |||
| Breadth | |||||
| Junior | |||||
| Chemistry 130A | Chemistry 130B | Chemistry 130C or | |||
| or 131A | or 131B | or 131C | |||
| Physics 5C, 5LC | E54 | ChE120A | |||
| ChE160 | ChE122 | Technical Elective | |||
| Breadth | Breadth | Breadth | |||
| Senior | |||||
| ChE120B | ChE120LA | ChE120LB | |||
| Technical Elective | ChE163 | ChE162 | |||
| Technical Elective | Technical Elective | Technical Elective | |||
| Breadth | Breadth | Breadth | |||
Chemical engineering uses the knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, and social sciences to solve societal problems such as energy, health, environment, food, clothing, shelter, and materials. It serves a variety of processing industries whose vast array of products include chemicals, petroleum products, plastics, pharmaceuticals, foods, textiles, fuels, consumer products, and electronic and cryogenic materials. It also serves society to improve the environment by reducing and eliminating pollution. Chemical engineering is an engineering discipline that has its strongest ties with the molecular sciences. This is an important asset since sciences such as chemistry, molecular biology, biomedicine, and solid-state physics are providing the seeds for future technologies. Chemical engineering has a bright future as the discipline which will bridge science with engineering in multidisciplinary environments.
Biochemical Engineering is concerned with the processing of biological materials and processes that use biological agents such as living cells, enzymes, or antibodies. Biochemical Engineering, with integrated knowledge of the principles of biology and chemical engineering, plays a major engineering role in the rapidly developing area of biotechnology. Career opportunities in Biochemical Engineering are available in a variety of industries such as biotechnology, chemical, environmental, food, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
The principle objectives of the graduate curriculum in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering are to develop and expand students' abilities to solve new and more challenging engineering problems and to promote their skills in independent thinking and learning in preparation for careers in manufacturing, research, or teaching. These objectives are reached through a program of course work and research designed by each student with the assistance, advice, and approval of a primary faculty advisor and a faculty advisory committee. Programs of study leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering are offered.
Graduate study and research in materials includes investigations of electronic materials and processing, polymers, composite materials, creep, fracture and fatigue, ceramics, and superplasticity.
Several faculty in the Department are also members of the graduate program in Protein Engineering, which is described in the School of Biological Sciences section of the Catalogue.
Two plans are available for the M.S. degree: a thesis option and a comprehensive examination option. Opportunities are available for part-time study toward the M.S. degree.
Students who enter the program with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering must take at least six graduate-level courses (22 units), while students who enter without undergraduate preparation in chemical engineering are required to take three to five additional prerequisite courses (Mathematics 105A-B-C and Engineering ChE60, ChE120A, ChE160, and ChE165.) A detailed program of study for each entering student is formulated in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Plan I: Thesis Option
The thesis option requires completion of 38 units of study (eight of which can be taken for study in conjunction with the thesis research topic); the completion of an original research project; the writing of the thesis describing it; and successful defense of the thesis.
Plan II: Comprehensive Examination Option
The comprehensive examination option requires a minimum of 36 quarter units in approved courses, at least 24 of which must be from graduate courses in the 200 series.
The doctoral program is tailored to the individual needs and background of the student. The detailed program of study for each Ph.D. student is formulated in consultation with an advisory committee which takes into consideration the objectives and preparation of the candidate. The program of study must be approved by the faculty of the School.
There are no specific course requirements, but there are several milestones to be passed: acceptance into a research group by the faculty advisor, successful completion of the Ph.D. preliminary examination, formal advancement to candidacy by passing the qualifying examination which assesses the candidate's preparation for research and evaluates the proposed original research, successful completion of the research, and presentation and successful defense of the dissertation. There is no foreign language requirement. Ph.D. students have to meet departmental research requirements as a research assistant or equivalent, with or without salary. The degree is granted upon the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies. For at least the final two years of the doctoral program it is expected that the student will be a full-time resident in the School. Doctoral programs must be completed in seven calendar years from the date of admission.
NOTE: The undergraduate courses listed below are open only to students in the School of Engineering. All other majors must petition for permission to enroll.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ChE40 Chemical Engineering Calculations (5) F. Quantitative calculations and applications to process industries using mass and energy balances. Stoichiometric equations, multiple bypasses and recycle streams in process industries, and introduction to the first law of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: Engineering E10, Mathematics 2B, Chemistry 1C, and Physics 5A. (Design units: 1)
ChE60 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (5) W. Basic concepts and use of the thermodynamic functions of free energy, enthalpy, and entropy; properties of pure and mixtures; application of dynamic process and efficiencies. Solution thermodynamics and applications to oxidation reactions. Equilibrium phase diagrams and liquid to solid phase transformations. Prerequisites: ChE40, Engineering E10, Mathematics 2C, or equivalent. Only one course from Engineering ChE60, Engineering E101, and Engineering MAE91 may be taken for credit. (Design units: 1)
ChE120A Momentum Transfer (4) S. Macroscopic and differential mass balances; macroscopic and differential linear and angular momentum balances, mechanical energy balances; Ideal fluids, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids and turbulence. Applications to chemical processes. Prerequisites: ChE40, Mathematics 3D. (Design units: 1)
ChE120LA Chemical Engineering Laboratory I (4) W. Experimental study of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer. Operation and evaluation of process equipment, data analysis. Prerequisites: ChE60, ChE120B, and ChE160. (Design units: 1)
ChE120B Heat and Mass Transfer (4) F. Macroscopic and differential energy balances. Heat transfer coefficients, convective and radiative heat transfer, applications to equipment design, macroscopic and differential species balances, mass transfer with and without chemical reactions, mass transfer equipment design. Prerequisite: ChE120A. (Design units: 1)
ChE120LB Chemical Engineering Laboratory II (4) S. Continuation of Engineering ChE120LA covering mass transfer operations such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and the like. Rate and equilibria studies in simple chemical systems with and without reaction. Study of chemical process. Prerequisites: ChE120LA, ChE122, ChE163. (Design units: 3)
ChE122 Separation Processes (4) W. Application of equilibria and mass and energy balances for design of separation processes. Use of equilibrium laws for design of distillation, absorption, stripping, and extraction equipment. Design of multicomponent separators. Prerequisite: ChE60. (Design units: 3)
ChE156 Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry and Synthesis of Materials (4) S. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, eight hours. Synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic materials including polymers, oxides, metal alloys, electronic materials. Techniques include electron microscopy, solid-state NMR, gel permeation chromatography, photolithography, x-ray diffraction, porosity, and thermal analysis. Prerequisite: Engineering E54 or Chemistry 130A-B or 131A-B. Same as Chemistry 156.
ChE160 Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design (4) F. Introduction to quantitative analysis of chemical reactions and chemical reactor design. Reactor operations including batch, continuous stirred tank, and tubular reactor. Homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. Prerequisites: Mathematics 3D, Chemistry 1C, Engineering ChE60. (Design units: 2)
ChE162 Chemical Engineering Design (5) S. Application of chemical engineering science techniques to design of chemical processes. Introduction to the systematic design of separations and the integration of energy requirement. Integration of process economics and optimization. Consideration of retrofit design, design of nontraditional chemical processes, process safety. Prerequisites: ChE120B, ChE122, ChE160. (Design units: 5)
ChE163 Chemical Process Control (4) W. Dynamic responses and control of chemical process equipment, dynamic modeling of chemical processes, linear systems analysis, analyses and design of feedback loops and advanced control systems. Prerequisites: ChE120B, ChE160. (Design units: 1)
ChE165 Introduction to Biochemical Engineering (3). Application of engineering principles to biochemical processes. Topics include: microbial pathways, energetics and control systems, enzyme and microbial kinetics, and the design and analysis of biological reactors. Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C, Mathematics 3D, and Engineering ChE160 or consent of instructor. (Design units: 1)
ChE170 Pollution Control (3). Application of basic pollution control principles to the chemical industry. Selection of environmentally compatible materials, prioritization of pollutants, analysis of material life cycles, design of unit operations to minimize waste, and economics of pollution control. Prerequisite: ChE40 or consent of instructor. (Design units: 1)
ChE172 Introduction to Bioremediation (3) W. Introduction to the application of engineering and biological principles toward the remediation of hazardous wastes. Emphasis on genetically-engineered bacteria and biological reactors for degrading recalcitrant compounds. Prerequisite: ChE160. (Design units: 0)
ChE175 Introduction to Catalysis (3). Solution catalysis, enzyme catalysis, catalysis by polymers and zeolites, and catalysis on inorganic surfaces. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51A or 52A; Engineering ChE60 or Chemistry 130A or Chemistry 131A. (Design units: 0)
ChE180 Transport Phenomena in Living Systems (3). An introduction to transport phenomena in cellular and whole organ systems. Application of transport theory including advection and diffusion to the movement of molecules in biological systems, including the cardiovascular system (heart and microcirculation), and the lung. Prerequisite: ChE120A or consent of instructor. (Design units: 0)
ChE189 Microelectronics Processing (3). Presents a broad introduction to the applications of the fundamental chemical engineering principles (of chemical kinetics, reactor design, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and polymers) to the design, analysis, and modification of microelectronic fabrication processes. Prerequisites: ChE120A, ChE120B, ChE120LB, ChE160. (Design units: 0)
ChE198 Group Study (1 to 4) F, W, S, Summer. Group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (Design units: varies)
ChE199 Individual Study (1 to 4) F, W, S, Summer. For undergraduate Engineering majors in supervised but independent readings, research, or design. Students taking individual study for design credit are to submit a written paper to the instructor and to the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office in the School of Engineering. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Design units: varies)
ChEH199 Individual Study for Honors Students (1 to 5) F, W, S. Supervised research in Chemical Engineering for participants in the Campuswide Honors Program. Students taking individual study for design credit are to submit a written paper to the instructor and to the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office in the School of Engineering. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Open only to members of Campuswide Honors Program who are Chemical Engineering majors. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (Design units: varies)
MATERIALS SCIENCE
MSE149 Ceramic Materials (4) W. A technical elective for students interested in the aterials area. Topics covered include structure and properties of ceramics and design with ceramics. The laboratory component offers hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Engineering E54. Formerly Engineering ChE149. (Design units: 1)
MSE150 Mechanics of Materials (4) W. Concepts of stress and strain. Analysis of deformable solids under axial, torsional, shearing, and bending loads. Two-dimensional analysis of stress and strain. Residual stresses, indeterminate beam analysis methods, buckling, impact loading, design of fundamental structure components. Corequisite or prerequisite: E54. Prerequisite: MAE30. Same as MAE150. MSE150 and CEE150 cannot both be taken for credit. Formerly Engineering ChE150. (Design units: 1)
MSE153 Design Failure Investigation (4). Survey of the mechanisms by which mechanical devices may fail, including overload, fatigue, corrosion, and wear. Use of fractography and other evidence to interpret failure modes and specify design/manufacturing changes. Students redesign failed parts or structures based on actual parts and/or case histories. Prerequisite: MAE156. Formerly Engineering ChE153. (Design units: 2)
MSE154 Advanced Materials: Polymeric Materials (3). Covers the processing and design of polymeric materials, beginning with the synthesis of polymers. Mechanical behavior of polymers and polymeric composites emphasized. Design aspect using polymeric materials composes significant portion, utilizing case studies and student projects. Field trips to local polymeric industries required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering ChE154. (Design units: 1)
MSE155A Composite Materials Design (4). Introduction to fiber-reinforced composites for mechanical applications. Properties of reinforcing fibers. Manufacture of fibers and composites. Micromechanics of fiber composites. Strength criteria and failure modes. Macromechanics in design of laminated composite structures. Prerequisites: Engineering E54; Engineering MSE150 or Engineering MAE150. Formerly Engineering ChE155A. (Design units: 3)
MSE155B Advanced Composites Design (4). Stress analysis and design limit of laminated composite structures. Thermal stresses, fatigue behavior, elastic instability. Manufacturing considerations and design of fittings and joints. Design cases include pressure vessels, shafts, struts, as well as components of an all-composite airplane. Prerequisite: MSE155A. Formerly Engineering ChE155B. (Design units: 2)
MSE156 Mechanical Behavior and Design Principles (4) S. Elastic and plastic deformation (three-dimensional analysis). Stress-strain relationships. Yielding criteria. Necking. Buckling. Fracture. Fatigue. Impact. Design parameters and criteria. Use of library is stressed. Prerequisites: E54, MSE150 or MAE150. Same as MAE156. Formerly Engineering ChE156. (Design units: 2)
CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CBE209 Literature in Protein Engineering (1) F, W, S. Students review current papers in the field of protein engineering and present the ideas contained therein to other students and faculty. May be repeated for credit. Same as Molecular Biology 209, Physiology 209. Formerly Engineering BE209.
CBE210 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (4) F. Advanced application of the general thermodynamic methods to chemical engineering problems. First-and second-law consequences, estimation and correlation of thermodynamic properties; phase and chemical equilibria. Prerequisite: ChE60 or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE210.
CBE220 Applied Chemical Engineering Mathematics (4) F. Mathematical and numerical techniques applied chemical engineering problems in transport phenomena, chemical process dynamics and control, chemical reactor design and stability, thermodynamics, and staged operations. Prerequisites: ChE120A, ChE120B, and ChE160 or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE220.
CBE222 Bioseparation Processes (3). Recovery and purification of biologically produced proteins and chemicals. Basic principles and engineering design of various separation processes including chromatography, electrophoresis, extraction, crystallization, and membrane separation. Prerequisite: ChE165 or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE222.
CBE230 Transport Phenomena (4) S. Heat, mass, and momentum transfer theory from the viewpoint of the basic transport equations. Steady and unsteady state; laminar and turbulent flow; boundary layer theory, mechanics of turbulent transport with specific application to complex chemical engineering situations. Prerequisites: ChE120A, ChE120B, or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE230.
CBE240 Bioengineering with Recombinant Microorganisms (3) W, S. Engineering and biological principles important in recombinant cell technology. Host/vector selection, plasmid propagation, optimization of cloned gene expression, metabolic engineering, protein secretion, experimental techniques, modeling or recombinant cell systems. Prerequisites: ChE160, ChE165, or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE240.
CBE242 Protein Engineering (3). The design of novel proteins and their production by genetic manipulation. Principles of protein structure and function and techniques of molecular biology relevant to protein engineering. Applications of protein technology. Prerequisite: ChE165, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry 203 and 204, or consent of instructor. Same as Physiology 242. Formerly Engineering BE242.
CBE250 Advanced Biochemical Engineering (3) F. Engineering studies of biological processes including enzyme reactions and fermentation processes with genetically engineered microorganisms and animal and plant cells. Development of production and recovery processes for biochemicals. Prerequisites: ChE160, ChE165, or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE250.
CBE260 Reaction Engineering (4) W. Advanced topics in reaction engineering, reactor stability analysis, diffusional effect in heterogeneous catalysis, energy balance, optimization of reactor operation, dispersed phase reactors. Prerequisite: ChE160. Formerly Engineering BE260.
CBE262 Bioreactor Engineering (3). Modeling, optimization, and control of biological reactors. Statics and dynamics of bioreactors containing recombinant cells and multiple species. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE262.
CBE270 Bioremediation (3). Application of engineering and biological principles toward remediation of hazardous wastes. Degradation of toxic chemicals using genetically engineered microorganisms emphasized. Biological contacting devices for waste remediation also studied. Prerequisites: ChE160 and ChE165 or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE270.
CBE280 Fundamentals of Phase Transformations (3). Principles of phase transformations applicable to many different materials and states of materials are emphasized. Applications in devices processing and materials development are discussed. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering BE280.
CBE285 Modeling Biomedical Systems (3) W. Theoretical model building and testing. Emphasis on biomedical systems including, but not limited to, transport phenomena in physiological systems, biomedical systems, and bioelectronic systems; statistical methods for parameter specification; sensitivity analysis. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
CBE295 Seminars in Engineering (1 to 4). Seminars scheduled each year by individual faculty in major field of interest. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
CBE296 Master of Science Thesis Research (4 to 12) F, W, S. Individual research or investigation conducted in preparation for the thesis required for the M.S. degree in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. May be repeated for credit. Formerly Engineering BE296.
CBE297 Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Research (4 to 12) F, W, S. Individual research or investigation conducted in preparation for the dissertation required for the Ph.D. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. May be repeated for credit. Formerly Engineering BE297.
CBE298 Seminars in Biochemical Engineering (1) F, W, S. Presentation of advanced topics and reports of current research efforts in biochemical engineering. Required of all graduate students in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading only. May be repeated for credit. Formerly Engineering BE298.
CBE299 Individual Research (varies) F, W, S. Individual research or investigation under the direction of an individual faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Formerly Engineering BE299.
MATERIALS SCIENCE
MSE200 Advanced Concepts in Materials (3) F. Principles and concepts underlying the study of advanced materials including alloys, composites, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, ferroelectrics, and magnetics. Crystal structure and defects, surface and interface properties, thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations, and material processing, related to fundamental material properties. Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B-C, Physics 5A-B-C.
MSE205 Physical and Electronic Properties of Engineering Materials (3) W. Covers the electronic, optical, and dielectric properties of crystalline materials to provide a foundation of the underlying physical principles governing the properties of existing and emerging electronic and photonic materials. Prerequisite: introductory course in electromagnetics and modern physics.
MSE210 Materials Characterization Techniques and Analysis (3) S. Introduction to microcharacterization techniques, and their application to the study of bulk and thin-film materials; methods of analysis, including electron beam-induced excitations (SEM, SAM, EDX, STEM), x-ray and photon-induced interactions (PEX, ESCA), ion processes (RSB, SIMS, PIXE), submicron optical techniques, and electromagnetic field-induced methods (STM, AFS). Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B-C, Physics 5A-B-C.
MSE251 Dislocation Theory (3) F. Theory of elasticity and symmetry of crystals, plasticity and slip systems, stress field of dislocation, dislocation reaction, theories of yielding and strengthening, application of reaction-rate kinetics to thermally activated dislocation motion. Prerequisite: E54 or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering CBE251.
MSE252A Theory of Diffusion (3) W. Solid-state diffusion, analysis of diffusion in solids, thermodynamics of diffusion, application of diffusion theory to phase transformation and deformation problems. Prerequisite: E54 or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering CBE252A.
MSE252B Phase Transformations (3). Kinetics of nucleation, nucleation theory, isothermal transformation, martensitic transformation. Prerequisite: MSE252A. Formerly Engineering CBE252B.
MSE253 Kinetic Phenomena in Materials (3). Kinetic phenomena materials from a phenomenological viewpoint. Diffusion, chemical kinetics, particle-fluid interactions, adsorption, evaporation, statistical thermodynamics, kinetics of phase transformations, and spinodal decomposition. Formerly Engineering CBE253.
MSE254A Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials (3). Principles governing structure and mechanical behavior of materials, relationship relating microstructure and mechanical response with application to elasticity, plasticity, creep, and fatigue, study of rate-controlling mechanisms and failure modes, fracture of materials. Prerequisite: E54. Formerly Engineering CBE254A.
MSE254B Plasticity and Metal Forming (3). Stress and strain analysis, plasticity equations, yielding, integration of plasticity equations, plastic instability, application of plasticity theory to some forming processes. Prerequisite: E54, MAE30, or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering CBE254B.
MSE255A Design with Ceramic Materials (3). Dependence of ceramic properties on bonding, crystal structure, defects, and microstructure. Ceramic manufacturing technology. Survey of physical properties. Strength, deformation, and fracture of ceramics. Mechanical design with brittle, environment-sensitive materials exhibiting time-dependent strengths. Prerequisite: E54. Formerly Engineering CBE255A.
MSE255B Science of Composite Materials (3). Properties of intentionally inhomogeneous materials, especially composites manufactured for extreme environments, elevated temperatures, wear resistance. Chemical compatibility of constituents, microstructural stability, environmental effects. Micromechanics of particulate and fiber-reinforced composites. Strength criteria, toughness, and failure mechanisms. Thermomechanical effects. Prerequisites: Engineering E54; MAE150 or MSE150; or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering CBE255B.
MSE256A Fracture of Engineering Materials (3). Fracture mechanics and its application to engineering materials. Elastic properties of cracks, the stress intensity factor, the crack tip plastic zone, the J Integral approach, fracture toughness testing, the crack tip opening displacement, fracture at high temperatures, fatigue crack growth. Prerequisite: MAE156 or MSE156; or MSE254A or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering CBE256A.
MSE256B Fatigue of Engineering Materials (3). Fatigue deformation and damage in engineering materials. Phenomenological descriptions, the Bauschinger Effect, persistent slip bands, extrusions and intrusions, crack nucleation, stage I and II crack growth, threshold effects, crack growth laws, materials selection. Prerequisite: MSE256A; or MAE156 or MSE156; or equivalent. Formerly Engineering CBE256B.
MSE257A Rapid Solidification (3). Principles and applications of rapid solidification, processing, heat flow, microstructures, and properties. Metastable phase formation, fine-grained structures, and extended solid solubility of alloying elements. Formerly Engineering CBE257A.
MSE257B Solidification Processing (3). Principles of control of structure, properties, and shape in processes involving liquid-solid and vapor-solid transformations. Heat flow, solute redistribution, nucleation and growth kinetics; resultant structure and properties. Examples drawn from metal casting and rapid solidification. Formerly Engineering CBE257B.
MSE257C Recent Developments in Advanced Materials (3). Concepts underlying the evolution of the microstructure and the mechanical behavior of advanced metallic systems during processing; correlation between microstructures and mechanical behavior. Emphasis on current research areas in materials. Formerly Engineering CBE257C.
MSE258 Computer Techniques in Experimental Materials Research (3). Principles and practical guidelines of automated materials testing. Computer fundamentals, programming languages, data acquisition and control hardware, interfacint techniques, programming strategies, data analysis, data storage, safeguard procedures. Prerequisite: E54 or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering CBE258.
MSE259A Theory of Electron Microscopy (3). Imaging and diffraction theory relevant to transmission electron microscopy. The interpretation of images and diffraction information for microstructural analysis and the acquisition of microanalytical/chemical information. Appropriate for graduate students of all disciplines dealing with materials (i.e., engineering, physics, chemistry, and geosciences). Formerly Engineering CBE259A.
MSE259B Applied Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy (3). Lectures on advanced topics in analytical transmission electron microscopy (TEM) along with a weekly laboratory. Students develop skill with the operation of the TEM and learn advanced research techniques. Prerequisite: MSE259A. Formerly Engineering CBE259B.
MSE260 Structure and Characterization of Materials (3). Structure of materials, atomic bonding, crystallography, crystal defects. Basic physical principles and applications of analytical techniques for characterizing materials, including x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopy, x-ray photoluminescence spectroscopy. Formerly Engineering CBE260.
MSE261 High-Temperature Deformation of Engineering Materials (3). Theoretical and practical aspects of creep and superplasticity in metallic and non-metallic systems are presented. Topics include: creep testing methods, diffusional creep, deformation mechanism maps, and superplasticity in non-metallics. Prerequisites: Engineering E54; MAE156 or MSE156; or consent of instructor. Formerly Engineering CBE261.
MSE295 Seminar in Engineering (1 to 4) F, W, S, Summer. Seminars by individual faculty in major fields of interest. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
MSE296 Master of Science Thesis Research (4 to 12) F, W, S, Summer. Individual research or investigation conducted in preparation for a thesis required for the M.S. degree in Engineering. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
MSE297 Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Research (4 to 12) F, W, S, Summer. Individual research or investigation conducted in preparation for the dissertation required for the Ph.D. degree in Engineering Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
MSE298 Seminars in Materials Science Engineering (1) F, W, S, Summer. Presentation of advanced topics and reports of current research efforts in Materials Science Engineering. Required of all graduate students in Materials Science Engineering. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
MSE299 Individual Research (4 to 12) F, W, S, Summer. Individual research or investigation under the direction of an individual faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
