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MSCI 301 - MATERIALS SCIENCE Credits: 3 Introduction to the science of solid materials. Includes metals, ceramics, plastics, and semiconductors, as well as the properties of solid materials from atomic and macroscopic points of view. Required for mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 303 - MATERIALS SCIENCE JUNIOR LAB Credits: 1 Selected lab experiments in materials science. Open only to junior materials science and engineering majors. Required for materials science and engineering majors. At the start of the semester, please check with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science for the time and location of the organizational meeting for the course. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 304 - APPLIED MATERIALS ENGINEERING Credits: 1 Practical application of the basic principles of materials science. Includes case studies of failures under a variety of conditions, as well as topics in the fabrication and heat treatment of metallic materials. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 311 - INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN Credits: 4 Introduction of fundamental aspects of design through semester-long group projects. Open to non-majors only with permission of instructor. Required for materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 401 - THERMODYNAMICS AND TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN MATERIALS SCIENCE Credits: 4 Unified presentation of the kinetics and thermodynamics of mass and energy transport. Includes heterogeneous equilibrium, diffusion in solids, and heat transfer, as well as their application to engineering design. Required for materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 402 - MECH PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Credits: 3 Survey of the mechanical properties of solid materials. Includes basic mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, fracture, fatigue, creep, hardening mechanisms, mechanical testing, and structure-property relationships. Required for materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 404 - MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND DESIGN Credits: 4 Exploration of technological aspects of materials selection, design, failure, and analysis. Lab time spent in an industrial setting. Open to non-majors only with permission of instructor. Required for materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 406 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS Credits: 3 Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~msci406 Survey of the electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics based upon elementary band theory concepts. Required for materials science and engineering majors. Not offered every year. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 411 - METALLOGRAPHY AND PHASE RELATIONS Credits: 3 Study of microstructures that may be observed in metals and alloys, optical metallography (in addition to more sophisticated techniques), and the relationships between structural properties and failures. Required for materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 415 - CERAMICS AND GLASSES Credits: 3 Fundamentals of ceramic and glassy materials, including phase relations, theoretical properties, structure, bonding, and design. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 499 - CURRENT TOPICS Credits: Hours Variable Designed for undergraduate materials science students. Topics vary from term to term. Please consult with the department for additional information. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 500 - MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR Credits: 0 A series of seminars on selected topics in Materials Science. Required for materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 501 - MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR Credits: 1 See MSCI 500. Required for materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 506 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS Credits: 3 College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 510 - COMPUTATIONAL NANOMECHANICS Credits: 3 Fundamentals of mechanical properties in nanometer scale. Role of discrete structure, underlying atomic, molecular and interfacial forces is illustrated with modern examples. Includes overview of computational modeling methods with the emphasis on multi-scale physics. Accessible for senior undergraduates. Instructor permission required College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 523 - PROPERTIES, SYNTHESIS AND DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS Credits: 3 Study of the science of interfaces and the properties that govern their use in composite materials. Not offered every year. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 535 - CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND DIFFRACTION Credits: 3 Study of crystals by x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction. Includes basic diffraction theory as well as methods for characterizing the structure, composition and stresses in crystalline materials. Required for undergraduate materials science and engineering majors. Cross-list: PHYS 535. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 537 - CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND DIFFRACTION LAB Credits: 1 Selected lab experiments in materials science. Required for undergraduate materials science and engineering majors. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 545 - THIN FILMS Credits: 3 Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~msci545 Deposition methods, structure, properties, performance and failure mechanisms of thin solid films for various applications. Deposition methods include sputtering, plating, evaporation and chemical vapor deposition. Material types include crystalline and amorphous metals as well as semiconductors and insulators. Applications are primarily in microelectronics; data storage; micro-electro-mechanical systems, wear and corrosion prevention and thermal barriers. Cross-list: ELEC 545. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 561 - ADVANCED METALLURGICAL LAB I Credits: 1 Students whose interest lies primarily in the field of materials and metallurgy are given the opportunity for research in these fields. Instructor permission required College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 569 - CORROSION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Credits: 3 Survey of surface activity and corrosion processes on metals, semiconductors, and insulating materials. Survey of the principles and theories of corrosion, corrosion testing, and the selection of materials for corrosion prevention. Not offered every year. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 570 - SENIOR DESIGN THESIS PROJECT Credits: 2 A design project in the materials science field will be undertaken by the student in close collaboration with at least one materials science faculty member. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 571 - SENIOR DESIGN THESIS PROJECT Credits: 2 A design project in the materials science field will be undertaken by the student in close collaboration with at least one materials science faculty member. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 580 - MICROSCOPY METHODS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE Credits: 3 This course focuses on theories, applications, and sample preparation for various microscopy methods including Atom Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Micrscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and related spectroscopy techniques. Hands on experience is emphasized. Students are expected to be able to independently operate related instruments after taking the course. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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MSCI 593 - INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING Credits: 3 This course focuses on demonstrating how the physical properties of polymers can be understood from simple models. Students will be introduced to the terminology and mathematics involved in the physical understanding of polymer systems. The course is intended for students who would like to gain an understanding of modern approaches to polymer physics. Cross-list: CHBE 593. College: School of Engineering Department: Materials Science
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