MSE 200 Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials

An introduction to the atomic and grain structure of structural materials, emphasizing the mechanical properties. Effects of Mechanical and Heat Treatments on Structure and Properties Fatigue and creep of materials, fracture toughness, mechanical and non-destructive evaluation, effects of environment. Design considerations, characteristics of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.

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MSE 710 Elements Of Crystallography and Diffraction

Crystal symmetry, lattices and space groups; elementary diffraction by crystalline matter; experimental methods of X-ray diffraction.

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MSE 715 Fundamentals of Transmission Electron Microscopy

Electron optics, electron-solid interactions, electron diffraction, image contrast, defect characterization, analytical and high-resolution microscopy. Parallel laboratory demonstrations and exercises.

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