COURSES
MATL 7440
Materials and Processes for Micro and Nanosystems
MATL 7420
Smart Materials and Structures
MATL 7320
Thin Film Science and Technology
MATL 7120
Advanced Ceramic Materials
MATL 6300/5300
Phase Transformations in Materials Processing
MATL 3300
Engineering Materials - Ceramics
- MATL 7440: This course is an advanced course to provide in-depth knowledge about materials, advanced processes, and physical principles involved in manufacturing of micro and nanoelectromechanical systems. Considerations of properties of the materials used in micromachined transducers are discussed in the context of current and potential micro and nanofabrication processes. The course aims to elucidate the fundamental principles relevant to the materials and processes used in micro and nanosystems and provide a foundation for understanding cross-disciplinary issues in a wide range of applications in micro and nanosystems. Concepts of mechanical, electromagnetic, thermal, optical, and biochemical transduction will be introduced and discussed with an emphasis on materials science. The course covers 1) materials science in MEMS/NEMS devices, 2) micromachining processes and 3) applications of microtransducers, including the physics of materials, fundamental operation principles, and fabrication techniques.
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MATL 7420: This advanced course is designed to provide the physical principles underlying the behavior of smart materials and the engineering principles in smart sensor, actuator, and transducer technologies. This course will cover basics, modeling, and applications of smart structures and devices using various smart materials such as piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloy, magneto-rheological (MR) fluid, and magnetostrictive materialsEctrical ceramics : ferroelectric, dielectric, and piezoelectric ceramics for the majority of electronic applications.
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MATL 7320: This course is divided into four categories; basic materials science of thin films, film deposition, film characterization and properties of thin films. Each section is focused on introducing the basic governing principals, describing common use in the thin film field, and outlining issues on the frontier of research on thin films.
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MATL 7120: This advanced course aims to advance students’ understanding in ceramic materials, processing, and properties, based on fundamental physics and chemistry. In addition, this course discusses the engineering of modern ceramic materials for conventional applications and novel approaches in nanoscale, bio, and emerging electromechanical devices.
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MATL6200/5200: This course introduces the principal methods for characterizing materials at all scales (from macro to atomic). It covers the interactions of electromagnetic radiation, electrons, and ions with materials and the influence of these interactions on the bonding, chemistry and structure of the materials. This course discusses the basic operation and capabilities of the principal characterization methods used in materials science. Upon completion, students will become qualified users of the X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope. This course applies basic science concepts to develop a fundamental understanding of materials characterization methods that are fundamental for graduate research and employment in the area of materials design.
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MATL 6201/5201: The aim of this course is to provide practical experience with a variety of materials characterization techniques. Upon completion, they will become qualified users of the x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope. The course is to be taken with MATL 5200/6200, which will cover the relevant concepts and theory.
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MATL 6300/5300: This course aims to elucidate the mechanisms controlling the rates of structural/chemical changes in materials. The course examines quantitative diffusion theory and practical applications. The course considers nucleation and growth as a mechanism for phase transformations. The course then goes on to look at examples of the application of phase transformations in materials processing.
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MATL 3300: This course aims to introduce to the engineering of ceramic materials and provide the student with an understanding of the structure property relationships, processing, and applications of ceramic materials.
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MATL 2100: This course is designed to give a thorough insight into the basic fundamentals of materials. It also provides an overview of materials science and engineering as a basis for understanding how structure/process/property relationships are developed and used for different types of materials, such as metal, ceramic, polymer, composite, and semiconductor.