MAT E 335 - Phase Transformations I

3.5 units (fi 8)(FIRST, 3-1S-0)

Solid phases and phase diagrams. Atomic mechanisms of solid state diffusion and diffusion in multicomponent and multiphase systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of diffusional and diffusionless solid state transformations. Applications in alloy heat treating and surface treatment. Prerequisites: MAT E 211, and 204 or 301.

MAT E 495 - Nanomaterials and Biomedical Applications

3.5 units (fi 8)(EITH/SP/SU, 3-1S-0)

Survey of nanostructured materials, including processing techniques, properties (mechanical, physical and chemical), characterization, and characterization tools. Introduction to biomedical applications of nanomaterials for diagnosis, therapy and medical implants. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained in MAT E 458. Prerequisite: CH E 243 or equivalent, or consent of instructor

MAT E 694 - Advanced Topics in Materials Engineering

3 units (fi 6)(EITH/SP/SU, 3-0-0)

An advanced treatment of materials engineering topics of current interest to staff and students.