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Students who wish to earn a minor in Materials Science and have it so designated on their transcript must successfully complete four courses (16 credits) as listed below. Only one of these courses may also count towards the requirements of a student's major or another minor. Applied Physics majors earn a concentration instead of a minor (the concentration adds a research capstone course to the requirements for a minor).
PHYS-342, Materials Science (4-0-4)
Materials Science: (PHYS-342) A course describing the relation between the structure and properties of metals, semiconductors, ceramics and polymers, including topics related to smart materials. Important crystal structures, imperfections, defects and diffusion in metals and ceramics, and basic structural characteristics of polymers are discussed. Materials characterization methods of X-ray diffraction, spectroscopic and microscopic techniques are introduced. Basic thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials are covered in this course.
Pre-requisites: PHYS-224, Electricity & Magnetism; CHEM-135, Principles of Chemistry
PHYS-362, Modern Physics (3-2-4)
This course is an overview of the discoveries and applications of physics from the early 20th century on. Topics include relativity, quantum phenomena, wave-particle duality, quantum physics, solid state physics, semiconductors and superconductors, and nuclear and particle physics. Laboratory experiments will accompany topics introduced in lecture.
Pre-requisites: PHYS-224, Electricity & Magnetism; MATH-204, Differential Equations
PHYS-474, Optoelectronics: (4-0-4)
Basic solid state concepts pertinent to optoelectronic devices, light modulators, display devices and systems, and fiber optics. Optical communication systems and integrated optics are covered. Demonstrations and experiments using optoelectronic devices and fiber optic communications systems are included.
Pre-requisites: PHYS-372, Optics I; MATH-204, Differential Equations
PHYS-442, Physics of Materials: (4-0-4)
This course is an in-depth study of on important physical properties of metals, semi-conductors, superconductors, and insulators, including thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties. Important topics covered in this course are the reciprocal lattice and momentum space, lattice vibrations, phonons and their effects on various properties of metals, energy band theory, effect of band diagrams on optical and electrical processes, superconductivity, dielectrics, ferroelectric, and ferromagnetic materials and behaviors.
Pre-requisites: PHYS-342, Materials Science or MFGG-370, Engineering Materials; PHYS-362, Modern Physics; MATH-204, Differential Equations
EE-426, Solid Statte Devices (4-0-4)
Advanced concepts of electronic engineering are studied. Topics include: nonlinear circuits; active filters; pulse and switching circuits; integrated circuits; and digital electronic design.
Pre-requisites: EE-310, Circuits II; EE-320, Electronics I
MFGG-507, Polymer Processing: (3-2-4)
A study of how the structure and properties of polymeric materials are affected by processing parameters. Topics include nomenclature and manufacture of polymers, thermoplastics and thermosets, molecular architecture, amorphous and crystalline polymers, molecular weight and distributions, reinforcements and fillers, thermal transition, polymer melt rheology, material characterization and testing, viscoelastic behavior, composites, and environmental aspects of plastics. Major processing methods such as injection molding and extrusion are discussed. Screw and die characteristics, melt mechanism, components of molding machines, optimization of process parameters, and troubleshooting are presented. Other processes such as blow molding, thermoforming, rotational molding, casting, foaming, compression/transfer molding, composites and processes, radiation processes, and auxiliary equipment are briefly discussed. laboratory experiences focus on the effects of processing parameters on the stability and mechanical integrity of thermoplastic materials as well as the utilization of modern computer aided engineering in material selection, part/tooling/process design and manufacturing.
Pre-requisites: MFGG-370, Engineering Materials or PHYS-342, Materials Science
PHYS-542, Advanced Physics of Materials: (4-0-4)
opics covered in this course include growth, processing, characterization, and fabrications and applications. In-depth analysis of electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials will be discussed. Physics of various devices based on thin films, quantum wells, superlattice, and nano-structures will be included. Physical phenomena behind the semiconductors, electro-optic devices, detectors, actuators, high frequency devices, and magnetic devices will be discussed. Special topic projects including a literature search and presentation will be implemented in this course.
Pre-requisites: PHYS-442, Physics of Materials