Credits: 1 to 4. Prereq: EG student.
A freshman success course that includes academic preparation in calculus, chemistry, student success and technical communications. (S-U)
EGN 1935 Special Topics in Freshman Engineering
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 3 credits
Laboratory, lectures or conferences covering selected topics in engineering.
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with a change in content up to 4 credits
Laboratory, lectures or conferences covering selected topics in engineering.
Credits: 3.
The discovery and development of specific classes of materials are considered from the perspective of having dramatically altered the course of human history and societies. Materials will be presented in historical and technical contexts and considered in terms of their political, financial, health and technology impacts.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHM 2045.
Conceptual perspective for origin of materials behavior and the interrelationships of structure/property/performance. Materials selection and use of familiar material - metals, ceramics, polymers, electronic materials and composites - in electronics and structural and other engineering applications.
EMA 3011 Fundamental Principles of Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHM 2046 or CHM 2096.
The fundamental principles of structure, reactivity and energies describing materials systems will be covered, directly relating individual principles to specific materials properties or functions.
Credits: 2; Prereq: EMA 3080C.
General undergraduate materials laboratory.
EMA 3050 Introduction to Inorganic Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3010.
Uses, structure, processing and properties of inorganic materials, including metals, alloys and ceramics. Scientific principles are introduced through discussion of developed inorganic materials for high technology applications.
EMA 3066 Introduction to Organic Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3010 and one of the following: EMA 3011, CHM 2200 or CHM 2210.
Uses, structure, processing and properties of organic materials, including polymers, biomacromolecules and small molecule organic materials. Scientific principles are introduced through discussion of developed organic materials for high technology applications.
Credits: 2; Coreq: EMA 3010.
First part of the general undergraduate materials laboratory.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3010.
Preparation, structure, properties and applications of metals and alloys.
EMA 3413 Introduction to Electronic Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3010.
Atomistic and quantum-mechanical description of the electrical, optical, magnetic and thermal properties of materials. This course deals with metals, alloys, semiconductors, polymers, dielectrics and amorphous materials with special emphasis given to high technology applications of electronic materials.
Credits: 1; Prereq: EMA 3003 and EMA 3413.
Hands-on experience for students specializing in electronic materials. Laboratory topics include characterization of optical and electronic properties of semiconductor materials, electronic devices characterization and semiconductor processing.
EMA 3513C Analysis of the Structure of Materials
Credits: 4; Prereq: EMA 3010.
Laboratory fundamentals of crystallography, x-ray and electron diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, surface analysis and microprobe techniques.
EMA 3800 Error Analyses and Optimization Methodologies in Materials Research
Credits: 3; Coreq: EMA 3010.
Statistical approach for materials research, basic and relevant statistical concepts, error analyses, factorial matrices, reducing the variance, nested designs and sampling plans, mixture designs, optimization technology, response surface method and Taguchi.
Credits: 1; Prereq: EMA 3050.
Forming, drying, firing and testing of traditional ceramics.
Credits: 1; Prereq: EMA 3050.
Part two of the advanced ceramics laboratory in forming, drying, firing and testing of advanced ceramics.
EMA 4061 Biomaterials: Structure & Properties
Credits: 3; Coreq: EMA 3066.
Materials commonly used for biomedical application, such as their properties from a biocompatibility or medical device perspective. In addition, materials interactions with biological systems will be examined from the molecular (e.g., protein), cellular, tissue and systemic (whole body) perspective. This course is the foundation for the second biomaterials class, which applies these principles toward the application of biomaterials in medical implants, prostheses and devices, along with the regulatory issues associated with biomaterials development.
EMA 4062 Biopolymers: Manufacture, Stability and Biocompatibility
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3066.
Polymer manufacturing processes and biochemical/biophysical behavior are considered from the perspective of achieving those properties needed for the engineering of polymeric implants and devices. Unique economic, ethical and regulatory issues are also presented.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3050.
An in-depth discussion of fundamentals of physical metallurgy and principles of microstructure evolution
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3050, EMA 3066 and EMA 3413.
A correlation of properties, structural and mechanical history, thermal history and service behavior of various interfaces.
EMA 4125 Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3010 and MAP 2302.
Science and application of momentum, heat and mass transport in materials and materials processing.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3050.
Structure of complex ceramic compounds and glasses. Influence of structural imperfections and stoichiometry on physical characteristics, surface and interfacial phenomena, diffusion and phase transformations in ceramic systems.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3050.
Influence of ceramic microstructure on processing. Chemical bonds, surface phenomena, forming energetics, drying and firing kinetics. Diffusion, nucleation, crystal growth, solid-solid and solid-liquid reactions.
Credits: 4; Prereq: EMA 3066.
Molecular structure and the physical property relationships for polymers: viscoelastic behavior, the glass transition, thermomechanical and rheological properties, the crystalline and amorphous molecular solid state. Correlation of properties with design engineering of polymer applications. Laboratory section included.
EMA 4223 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3520.
Plastic deformation and fracture of metals and alloys, ceramics and polymers.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 4120 and EMA 4223.
An in-depth discussion of fundamentals of alloy design, mechanical properties and failure mechanisms.
EMA 4314 Energetics and Kinetics in Materials Science
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3010.
Foundations of energetics and kinetic theory with applications to processes in materials science.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 4314.
Mechanisms, energetics and kinetics of corrosion and degradation of engineering materials. Economic solutions to degradation problems based upon design and materials selection.
EMA 4614 Production of Electronic Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3413.
Production of materials for use in solid state electronic devices; nucleation and growth kinetics, solidification of single phase alloys, segregation, dynamics of crystal growth, selection of materials and growth techniques, characterization.
EMA 4615 Compound Semiconductor Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EEE 3396.
Physical properties of technologically important compound semiconductor materials. Epitaxial growth and practical application of compound semiconductor heterostructures.
Credits: 4; Coreq: EMA 4120.
Engineering aspects of mineral processing, including unit operations and flow sheets. Science and technology of metal extraction with applications to specific ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Credits: 2; Prereq: EMA 3123.
Melting and solidification of metals and alloys including heat flow, solute redistribution, casting defects, micro- and macrosegregation. Foundry techniques including sand casting, permanent mold casting, investment casting and die casting.
EMA 4645 Processing of Ceramic Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3050.
Introduction to the technology and science of processing ceramic materials, including traditional clay based ceramics, modern technical ceramics and glasses. Topics include the nature of fine particles, forming methods and consolidation by heat.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3066.
Major processing methods for polymers and polymeric composites as related to the rheological behavior of these systems. Synthesis of polymers via industrial processes.
EMA 4714 Materials Selection and Failure Analysis
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 4223 and EMA 4324.
Philosophy and practice of engineering selection of materials. Case studies in product liability and failure analysis.
Credits: 2; Prereq: EMA 4144.
Molecular composition, design of ceramic bodies and glazes, design use histories and computer-based design projects.
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 4666C. Coreq: EMA 4666C.
This course utilizes knowledge of processing and properties of plastics for the proper design of products, molds, etc.
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 8 credits.
Selected problems or projects in the student's major field of engineering study.
EMA 4913 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 1
Credits: 2.
Short research problems in materials science and engineering, usually including a final thesis.
EMA 4914 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 2
Credits: 3.
Continuation of EMA 4913: short research problems in materials science and engineering, usually including a final thesis.
EMA 4915 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 1
Credits: 3.
The first part of a two-course sequence in which multidisciplinary teams of engineering and business students partner with industry sponsors to design and build authentic products and processes-on time and within budget. Working closely with industry liaison engineers and a faculty coach, students gain practical experience in teamwork and communication, problem solving and engineering design, and develop leadership, management and people skills.
EMA 4916 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 2
Credits: 3.
Second part of the integrated product and process design sequence in which multidisciplinary teams of engineering and business students partner with industry sponsors to design and build authentic products and processes-on time and within budget.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 8 credits.
Laboratory, lectures or conferences covering selected topics in materials science and engineering.
Credits: 1; Prereq: one-term industrial employment, including extra work according to a pre-approved outline.
Practical engineering work under industrial supervision, as set forth in the College of Engineering regulations. (S-U)