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MSE 1140

New technologies are urgently needed to fulfill projected global energy requirements. Materials properties typically limit the performance that can be achieved in generation, transport, and utilization ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRI 1140

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7054 MSE 1140   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • van Dover, R

  • S/U grades are allowed by permission of instructor.

MSE 1190

Biomaterials exist at the intersection of biology and engineering. This course explores natural structural materials in the human body, their properties and microstructure, and their synthetic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRI 1190

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11188 MSE 1190   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Donnelly, E

MSE 1700

Scientists excitedly announce their latest result—"it's a breakthrough!"—and science journalists and others proclaim that the breakthrough will revolutionize our lives. But is it so? Or are they speculating, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20179 MSE 1700   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • van Dover, R

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MSE 2610

Examines the mechanical properties of materials (e.g., strength, stiffness, toughness, ductility) and their physical origins. Explores the relationship of the elastic, plastic, and fracture behavior to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2610

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6596 MSE 2610   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

  •  6597 MSE 2610   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

  •  6598 MSE 2610   LAB 402

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

  •  6599 MSE 2610   LAB 403

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

MSE 2900

This course is intended for an individual student, or small group of students, to pursue a particular project, analytical investigation, or experimental investigation outside of regular courses. The course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 16099 MSE 2900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 2910

Supervised independent research project in association with faculty members and faculty research groups of the department. Students design experiments, set up the necessary equipment, and evaluate the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16057 MSE 2910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

MSE 3010

Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: introductory quantum chemistry, physical organic chemistry, crystal/ligand field theory, sol-gel chemistry, electrochemistry, and corrosion.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5810

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6650 MSE 3010   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Wiesner, U

  • Materials Science and Engineering (MSE undergraduates must enroll for letter grade

  • 11613 MSE 3010   DIS 202

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Wiesner, U

MSE 3030

Introduces the three laws of thermodynamics as the fundamental basis for thermal and chemical equilibrium, coupled with statistical mechanical interpretations for entropy. Applies these principles to understand ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5830

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6645 MSE 3030   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  •  6646 MSE 3030   DIS 201

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Enrollment limited to: undergraduate students. Material Science and Engineering (MSE) students must enroll for letter grade.

  • 11550 MSE 3030   DIS 202

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students. Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) students must enroll for letter grade.

MSE 3110

Practical laboratory covering the characterization of materials, analysis of data, and presentation of results. Labs are based on concepts from the chemistry of materials (MSE 3010) and thermodynamics ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 11547 MSE 3110   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Wagner, K

  •  6540 MSE 3110   LAB 401

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Wagner, K

  •  6541 MSE 3110   LAB 402

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Wagner, K

MSE 3900

This course is intended for an individual student, or small group of students, to pursue a particular project, analytical investigation, or experimental investigation outside of regular courses. The course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 16100 MSE 3900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 3910

Supervised independent research project in association with faculty members and faculty research groups of the department. Students design experiments, set up the necessary equipment, and evaluate the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16083 MSE 3910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

MSE 4020

Relationship between microscopic mechanisms and macroscopic mechanical behavior of engineering materials, how mechanical properties can be modified, and criteria for selection and use of materials in design. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3120MSE 5820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6647 MSE 4020   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Baker, S

MSE 4030

Experiential learning course in which students participate in eitber a faculty or industry led, semester-long, team research project. Teams of three or four students research a topic, define research questions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: MSE 4050

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11214 MSE 4030   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Umbach, C

  •  7188 MSE 4030   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Umbach, C

  • 19603 MSE 4030   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Umbach, C

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Umbach, C

MSE 4050

First semester of a two-semester thesis course involving research in faculty laboratories. Students work alongside faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to conduct original materials research over both ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: MSE 4030

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6652 MSE 4050   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Umbach, C

  •  7189 MSE 4050   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Umbach, C

MSE 4071

Transition course between the initial design course MSE 3070 and the capstone design course MSE 4070. Students develop a proposal to prototype a product design concept after an investigation of available ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 19618 MSE 4071   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024
    • Umbach, C

MSE 4510

How a material is made into its final form has great importance to its structure and therefore to its properties and performance. This course is aimed at giving students an understanding of the state-of-the-art ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4240

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9532 MSE 4510   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Hassani, M

MSE 4900

This course is intended for an individual student, or small group of students, to pursue a particular project, analytical investigation, or experimental investigation outside of regular courses. The course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  • 16071 MSE 4900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 4910

Supervised independent research project in association with faculty members and faculty research groups of the department. Students design experiments, set up the necessary equipment, and evaluate the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16058 MSE 4910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

MSE 4950

Gives credit to students who help in the laboratory portions of select MSE courses. The number of credits earned is determined by the teaching load and is typically 1-3. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  •  6653 MSE 4950   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 5005

Development of leadership skills and application to problem solving, forming and working on teams, project management, and networking. Development of graphical, verbal, and written communication skills. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  7325 MSE 5005   SEM 101

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Early, K

MSE 5010

Master of Engineering research project. Integration of technical, teamwork, and leadership skills to achieve a specific technical project goal defined by a project sponsor. MSE 5010 is for students who ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-10 Credits Graded

  • 13844 MSE 5010   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Early, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 5011

Master of Engineering research project. Integration of technical, teamwork, and leadership skills to achieve a specific technical project goal defined by a project sponsor. MSE 5011 is for students who ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-12 Credits Graded

  • 16524 MSE 5011   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Early, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 5070

This course emphasizes entrepreneurial driven technology designs (forward engineering) by integrating mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering through the understanding of early stage product development ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: CHEME 5730MAE 4351

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6983 MSE 5070   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Murtagh, M

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students; Chemical Engineering (ChemE) seniors by permission of instructor.

  • 11472 MSE 5070   DIS 201

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Murtagh, M

MSE 5210

Course provides a general introduction to this diverse field including synthetic and natural polymers for engineering applications. Covers structure, order, and dynamics integrating aspects of chemistry, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11189 MSE 5210   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Zhong, Y

MSE 5320

Course develops a foundational understanding of the glassy state and nature of the glass transition. Introduces phenomenology, chemistry and structure of key oxide glass families, with an emphasis on silicate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 5320

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7092 MSE 5320   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Murtagh, M

MSE 5410

This course will give an introduction to modern nanofabrication technologies with emphasis on integrated circuits manufacturing. Thermal budget, scaling of geometry, pitch and registry and control of parametric ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4360

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9315 MSE 5410   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Xing, H

MSE 5411

This course provides an introduction to nanofabrication technologies with emphasis on Si-based integrated circuits manufacturing as well as modern electronics based on GaN, 2D materials etc. The lab, primarily ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  9319 MSE 5411   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Xing, H

  • Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  9320 MSE 5411   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Xing, H

  • Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  9321 MSE 5411   LAB 403

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Xing, H

  • Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11347 MSE 5411   LAB 404

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Xing, H

  • Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4361

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 18976 MSE 5411   LAB 405

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Xing, H

  • Must attend a meeting for lab safety and policies scheduled in the 1st week of classes, which can also be completed virtually prior to participating in the first Lab Module in the 2nd week.

MSE 5445

The class develops the fundamentals of semiconductor electronic and photonic devices that power to-day's computation, communication, and memory industries. It relates the basics of pn junctions to their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ECE 4570ECE 5360

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 20074 MSE 5445   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Jena, D

  • 20075 MSE 5445   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Jena, D

MSE 5520

This course delves into three distinct categories of metal additive manufacturing processes, each governed by unique principles: solidification-based techniques, sintering-dependent methods, and solid-state ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 6450

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11828 MSE 5520   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Moridi, A

MSE 5625

This course will describe how biomolecules cooperate to assembly structures, build material, and process information. We will start by discussing stoichiometric assembly macromolecular complexes. Then, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 5520

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19724 MSE 5625   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Dufresne, E

MSE 5710

Covers techniques used to determine the composition and structure of materials, both synthetic and biological. The aim is a level of understanding that allows students to choose suitable methods, to appreciate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BME 5710

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18881 MSE 5710   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Watson, C

MSE 5801

Course is intended for first year graduate students in MSE, or graduate students in other fields, needing a solid foundation in structural and electronic properties for advanced study/research in materials. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7326 MSE 5801   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Robinson, R

MSE 5810

Provides a molecular understanding of materials properties: introductory quantum chemistry, physical organic chemistry, crystal/ligand field theory, sol-gel chemistry, electrochemistry, and corrosion.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3010

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6651 MSE 5810   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Wiesner, U

  • Material Science and Engineering (MSE) Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) students must enroll for letter grade.

  • 11614 MSE 5810   DIS 202

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Wiesner, U

MSE 5820

Relationship between microscopic mechanisms and macroscopic mechanical behavior of engineering materials, how mechanical properties can be modified, and criteria for selection and use of materials in design. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 3120MSE 4020

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6649 MSE 5820   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Baker, S

MSE 5830

Introduces the three laws of thermodynamics as the fundamental basis for thermal and chemical equilibrium, coupled with statistical mechanical interpretations for entropy.  Applies these principles to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 3030

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6603 MSE 5830   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  •  6604 MSE 5830   DIS 201

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Enrollment limited to: undergraduates students. Students must enroll for letter grade.

  • 11549 MSE 5830   DIS 202

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Thompson, M

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students. Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) students must enroll for letter grade.

MSE 5998

Off-campus internship with industry in which a student gains knowledge and experience in the field of materials science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  6973 MSE 5998   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

MSE 6060

This course provides an advanced understanding of the atomic structure of materials and how this structure is determined (characterization methods). Descriptions of structure in crystals, liquid, and amorphous ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11212 MSE 6060   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Watson, C

MSE 8000

Independent research in materials science under the guidance of a member of the staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-12 Credits Graded

  • 16525 MSE 8000   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

MSE 8005

A series of discussion-based workshops that help incoming PhD students in materials science and engineering form a cohort and succeed in their first year and beyond. Professional development topics include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  7329 MSE 8005   SEM 101

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

MSE 8010

Lectures by visiting scientists, Cornell staff members, and graduate students on subjects of interest in materials sciences, especially in connection with new research. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  6606 MSE 8010   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Material Science and Engineering (MSE) Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students.

MSE 8020

Short presentations on research in progress by students and staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 16526 MSE 8020   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research