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)
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)
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)
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)
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)