SAM - Science of Advanced Materials
Introduction to the flow and deformation of materials under stress. Applications to polymeric and biological materials. Prerequisites:
MTH 233, 334; or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 345 or
CHM 331 or
PHY 312 or
EGR 358.
Credits
3(3-0)
Simulation, modeling, and their applications of polymers, colloids, biomaterials, gels, liquid crystals, drug interactions, and nanomaterials on the molecular, mesoscopic, and bulk level.Prerequisites:
MTH 233, 334; or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 345 or 331 or
PHY 332 or
EGR 355.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
This course will provide a detailed survey of metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on structure- property relationships. Prerequisites:
SAM 620 or
SAM 630.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to research methods in Materials Science. Research must be supervised by a Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Structure, properties, characterization, and synthesis of polymeric materials, biomaterials and derived compositions. Prerequisites:
SAM 620 or
SAM 630.
Credits
3(3-0)
Experimental synthesis, characterization, and modeling techniques used for inorganic and nanomaterials. Prerequisites: Admission to SAM PhD program.
Credits
4(2-6)
Experimental synthesis, characterization, and modeling techniques used for polymers and biomaterials. Prerequisites: Admission to SAM PhD program.
Credits
4(2-6)
Surface characterization techniques for a variety of materials. Prerequisites:
SAM 620 or 630. Pre/Co-requisites:
SAM 700 or 710.
Credits
3(1-6)
Synthesis, characterization, and modeling techniques used for engineering material including metals, composites, fluids and electrical materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the SAM PhD program.
Credits
4(2-6)
Development of skills required for critical evaluation and technical presentation of current research topics in the science of advanced materials. Prerequisites: Admission to SAM PhD program. Pre/Co- requisites:
SAM 685.
Credits
1(1-0)
Independent study in the area of advanced materials. A proposal for the independent study prepared in consultation with an advisor is required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program and permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Develop competencies in the science of advanced materials in an internship. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Completion of cumulative examinations. Admission to candidacy.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Directed research supervised by Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 29 credits. Prerequisites: Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program.
Credits
1-29(Spec)
Completion of the doctoral dissertation. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the SAM Ph.D. program; successful completion of preliminary exams.
Credits
1-12(Spec)