600
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Principles of inorganic and organic chemistry relevant to the study of materials. Theories of bonding; important synthesis reactions; standard methods of structure determination; chemical properties. Prerequisites:
CHM 131 and 132, or
CHM 161.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 131 and CHM 132, or CHM 161
Corequisites
None.
Application of quantum theory and statistical mechanics to the physics of materials. Origin of electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of solids and methods of characterization. Prerequisites: PHY 145,
PHY 146,
MTH 233.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PHY 145, PHY 146, MTH 233
Corequisites
None.
One credit graduate seminar focusing on current topics in the science of advanced materials. May be repeated for a total of up to 4 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program.
Credits
1-4(1-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials PhDprogram
Corequisites
None.
Special topics not included in regular courses in the Science of Advanced Materials program. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. Prerequisites: Admission to SAM program.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to SAM program
Corequisites
None.