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)
Prerequisites
MTH 233, MTH 334; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
MTH 233, MTH 334; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
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)
Prerequisites
SAM 620 or SAM 630
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials PhDprogram
Corequisites
None.
Structure, properties, characterization, and synthesis of polymeric materials, biomaterials and derived compositions. Prerequisites:
SAM 620 or
SAM 630.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SAM 620 or SAM 630
Corequisites
None.
Experimental synthesis, characterization, and modeling techniques used for inorganic and nanomaterials. Prerequisites: Admission to SAM PhD program.
Credits
4(2-6)
Prerequisites
Admission to SAM PhD program
Corequisites
None.
Experimental synthesis, characterization, and modeling techniques used for polymers and biomaterials. Prerequisites: Admission to SAM PhD program.
Credits
4(2-6)
Prerequisites
Admission to SAM PhD program
Corequisites
None.
Surface characterization techniques for a variety of materials. Prerequisites:
SAM 620 or 630. Pre/Co-requisites:
SAM 700 or 710.
Credits
3(1-6)
Prerequisites
SAM 620 or SAM 630
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the SAM PhD program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to SAM PhD program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials PhDprogram and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Completion of cumulative examinationsAdmission to candidacy
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Science of Advanced Materials PhDprogram
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the SAM PhDprogram; successful completion of preliminary exams
Corequisites
None.