Graduate

Term Schedule

Fall 2024

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
MSC 405-1 Thermodynamics of Solids Liyanagamage Dias TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Review of basic thermodynamic quantities and laws; equations of state; statistical mechanics; heat capacity; relations between physical properties; Jacobian algebra; phase transformations, phase diagrams and chemical reactions; partial molal and excess quantities, phases of variable composition; free energy of binary and multicomponent systems; surfaces and interfaces. The emphasis is on the physical and chemical properties of solids including stress and strain variables. Location Meliora Room 224 (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
MSC 423-01 Semiconductor Devices Roman Sobolewski TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Review of modern solid-state electronic devices, their principles of operation, and fabrication. Solid state physics fundamentals, free electrons, band structure, and transport properties of semiconductors. Nonequilibrium phenomena in semiconductors. P-N junctions, Schottky diodes, field-effect, and bipolar transistors. Modern,high-performance devices. Ultrafast devices. Location Computer Studies Room 601 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
MSC 437-1 Nanophotonic Devices Qiang Lin TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Various types of typical nanophotonic structures and nanomechanical structures, fundamental optical and mechanical properties: micro/nano-resonators, photonic crystals, plasmonic structures, metamaterials, nano-optomechanical structures. Cavity nonlinearoptics, cavity quantum optics, and cavity optomechanics. Fundamental physics and applications, state-of-art devices and current research trends. This class is designed primarily for graduate students. It may be suitable for senior undergraduates if they have required basic knowledge. Location Gavett Hall Room 312 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
MSC 446-1 Liquid Crystal Materials 1 Kenneth Marshall W 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Two Credits. Part one of two Liquid Crystal Materials courses, this part discusses structure, properties and applications. Part two available in other semester. Location Hylan Building Room 307 (W 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
MSC 454-1 Interfacial Engineering Matthew Yates TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Lectures on the fundamentals of colloids and interfaces, systems with high interfacial area, and their role in modern processes and products. Topics include interfacial tension, contact angle, adsorption, surfactants, miscelles, microemulsions, and colloidal dispersions. Techniques for formation and characterization of interfaces and colloids will be reviewed. Location Hylan Building Room 105 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
MSC 456-1 CHEM Bonds:From Molcls to Mat Todd Krauss MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
(4 credits) An introduction to the electronic structure of extended materials systems from both a chemical bonding and a condensed matter physics perspective. The course will discuss materials of all length scales from individual molecules to macroscopic three-dimensional crystals, but will focus on zero, one, and two dimensional inorganic materials at the nanometer scale. Specific topics include semiconductor nanocrystals, quantum wires, carbon nanotubes, and conjugated polymers. Two weekly lectures of 75 minutes each. Cross listed with OPT 429/MSC 456. (Spring/Fall). Location Goergen Hall Room 110 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
MSC 458-1 Electrochem&Engg & Fuel Cell Mark Mathias TR 6:15PM - 7:30PM
The course will concentrate on presenting the principles of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, and the design considerations for the development of fuel cells capable of satisfying the projected performance of an electric car. The course is expected to prepare you for the challenges of energy conversion and storage and the environment in the 21st century. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (TR 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
MSC 463-2 NMR Spectroscopy William Jones TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
An introduction to NMR spectroscopy. Collection, processing, and interpretation of homonuclear and heteronuclear 1D and multidimensional spectra will be covered. Topics to be discussed include chemical shifts, relaxation, and exchange phenomena. Examples from organic, inorganic, and biological chemistry will be used. (Fall, 1st half of semester). Location Hylan Building Room 303 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
MSC 478-1 Machine Learning Molecule & Matls Andrew White MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This is an advanced elective where students will learn and implement recent advances of machine learning in materials and chemistry. Students will learn to apply machine learning to a variety of problems in chemistry and materials science, especially deep learning with graphs and point clouds. This course assumes Python programming experience, probability theory, and basic chemistry knowledge. Topics covered are regression, classification, unsupervised learning, kernel methods, deep learning, graph convolutional neural networks, statistical learning theory, quantum machine learning, generative models, autoregressive models, active learning, Bayesian optimization, equivariance, and deep learning with point clouds. Potential special topics include natural language processing, Monte Carlo tree search for retrosynthesis, reinforcement learning, and meta-learning. Each of these topics are individually complex so only their application in chemistry and materials will emphasized. Co-located with CHE 478 Location Hylan Building Room 305 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
MSC 480-1 Intro to Materials Science Sobhit Kumar Singh TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. Location Gavett Hall Room 206 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
MSC 480-2 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Required recitation for MSC 480-1 Location Gavett Hall Room 301 (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
MSC 480-3 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Required recitation for MSC 480-1 Location Hylan Building Room 101 (M 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
MSC 480-4 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Required recitation for MSC 480-1 Location Hylan Building Room 105 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
MSC 483-1 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location Hylan Building Room 102 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
MSC 483-2 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner R 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location Harkness Room 114 (R 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
MSC 483-3 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location Harkness Room 114 (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
MSC 495-1 Master Research Danielle Benoit 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 495-2 Master Research Wyatt Tenhaeff 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 495-4 Masters Research Xin Li 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 495-6 Masters Research Judith Pipher 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 495-7 Masters Research Alice Quillen 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 496-1 MSC Graduate Seminar Bradley Nilsson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-1 Research in Materials Science Danielle Benoit 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-10 Research in Materials Science Wyatt Tenhaeff 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-11 Research in Materials Science Roman Sobolewski 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-12 Research in Materials Science David McCamant 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-14 Research in Materials Science Benjamin Miller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-15 Research in Materials Science Danielle Benoit 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-16 Research in Materials Science James McGrath 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-2 Research in Materials Sciences Kathryn Knowles 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-3 Research in Materials Science Todd Krauss 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-4 Research in Materials Science – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-5 Research in Materials Science Astrid Mueller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-6 Research in Materials Science Anne Meyer 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-8 Research in Materials Science Andrea Pickel 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595-9 Research in Materials Science Lewis Rothberg 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 595A-1 PhD Research in Absentia – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 895-1 Cont of Master's Enrollment – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 899-1 Master's Dissertation Danielle Benoit 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 995-1 Cont of Doctoral Enrollment – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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MSC 997-1 Doctoral Dissertation Todd Krauss 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
MSC 480-3 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh
Required recitation for MSC 480-1
MSC 480-2 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh
Required recitation for MSC 480-1
Monday and Wednesday
MSC 456-1 CHEM Bonds:From Molcls to Mat Todd Krauss
(4 credits) An introduction to the electronic structure of extended materials systems from both a chemical bonding and a condensed matter physics perspective. The course will discuss materials of all length scales from individual molecules to macroscopic three-dimensional crystals, but will focus on zero, one, and two dimensional inorganic materials at the nanometer scale. Specific topics include semiconductor nanocrystals, quantum wires, carbon nanotubes, and conjugated polymers. Two weekly lectures of 75 minutes each. Cross listed with OPT 429/MSC 456. (Spring/Fall).
MSC 478-1 Machine Learning Molecule & Matls Andrew White
This is an advanced elective where students will learn and implement recent advances of machine learning in materials and chemistry. Students will learn to apply machine learning to a variety of problems in chemistry and materials science, especially deep learning with graphs and point clouds. This course assumes Python programming experience, probability theory, and basic chemistry knowledge. Topics covered are regression, classification, unsupervised learning, kernel methods, deep learning, graph convolutional neural networks, statistical learning theory, quantum machine learning, generative models, autoregressive models, active learning, Bayesian optimization, equivariance, and deep learning with point clouds. Potential special topics include natural language processing, Monte Carlo tree search for retrosynthesis, reinforcement learning, and meta-learning. Each of these topics are individually complex so only their application in chemistry and materials will emphasized. Co-located with CHE 478
Tuesday and Thursday
MSC 454-1 Interfacial Engineering Matthew Yates
Lectures on the fundamentals of colloids and interfaces, systems with high interfacial area, and their role in modern processes and products. Topics include interfacial tension, contact angle, adsorption, surfactants, miscelles, microemulsions, and colloidal dispersions. Techniques for formation and characterization of interfaces and colloids will be reviewed.
MSC 463-2 NMR Spectroscopy William Jones
An introduction to NMR spectroscopy. Collection, processing, and interpretation of homonuclear and heteronuclear 1D and multidimensional spectra will be covered. Topics to be discussed include chemical shifts, relaxation, and exchange phenomena. Examples from organic, inorganic, and biological chemistry will be used. (Fall, 1st half of semester).
MSC 480-1 Intro to Materials Science Sobhit Kumar Singh
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
MSC 437-1 Nanophotonic Devices Qiang Lin
Various types of typical nanophotonic structures and nanomechanical structures, fundamental optical and mechanical properties: micro/nano-resonators, photonic crystals, plasmonic structures, metamaterials, nano-optomechanical structures. Cavity nonlinearoptics, cavity quantum optics, and cavity optomechanics. Fundamental physics and applications, state-of-art devices and current research trends. This class is designed primarily for graduate students. It may be suitable for senior undergraduates if they have required basic knowledge.
MSC 483-1 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
MSC 423-01 Semiconductor Devices Roman Sobolewski
Review of modern solid-state electronic devices, their principles of operation, and fabrication. Solid state physics fundamentals, free electrons, band structure, and transport properties of semiconductors. Nonequilibrium phenomena in semiconductors. P-N junctions, Schottky diodes, field-effect, and bipolar transistors. Modern,high-performance devices. Ultrafast devices.
MSC 405-1 Thermodynamics of Solids Liyanagamage Dias
Review of basic thermodynamic quantities and laws; equations of state; statistical mechanics; heat capacity; relations between physical properties; Jacobian algebra; phase transformations, phase diagrams and chemical reactions; partial molal and excess quantities, phases of variable composition; free energy of binary and multicomponent systems; surfaces and interfaces. The emphasis is on the physical and chemical properties of solids including stress and strain variables.
MSC 458-1 Electrochem&Engg & Fuel Cell Mark Mathias
The course will concentrate on presenting the principles of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, and the design considerations for the development of fuel cells capable of satisfying the projected performance of an electric car. The course is expected to prepare you for the challenges of energy conversion and storage and the environment in the 21st century.
Wednesday
MSC 446-1 Liquid Crystal Materials 1 Kenneth Marshall
Two Credits. Part one of two Liquid Crystal Materials courses, this part discusses structure, properties and applications. Part two available in other semester.
Thursday
MSC 483-3 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
MSC 483-2 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
Friday
MSC 480-4 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh
Required recitation for MSC 480-1