C M E 602 Solid State Materials 3(3,0) Discussion of the properties of solids as related to structure and bonding with an emphasis on electronic materials. Band structure theory, electronic and optical properties are treated. Preq: C M E 326, MTHSC 208, PHYS 221.
C M E 616 Electrical Properties of Materials 3(3,0) Covers a range of topics dealing with electrical and magnetic materials. Topics include metal and polymer conductors, insulators, ceramic and polymer materials for dielectric applications, and ferroelectric, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, and electrooptic materials. Metal and ceramic magnetic materials are also discussed.
C M E 618 Process Control 3(3,0) Process control techniques and apparatus with emphasis on temperature measurement and control systems. Application of laboratory techniques to the control of product quality and process efficiency is included. Preq: C M E 303, 330, 361.
C M E 624 Optical Materials and Their Applications 3(3,0) Introduces the interaction of materials with light. Specific topics include fundamental optical properties, materials synthesis, optical fiber and planar waveguides, and the componentry and systems-level aspects of optical communication systems.Preq: C M E 402, 413.
C M E 625 Micromechanical Behavior of Materials 3(3,0) Considers advanced concepts of microstructure-deformation-fracture interrelationships in engineering materials. Preq: C M E 320, 342.
C M E 631 Advanced Ceramic Processing 3(3,0) Advanced study of ceramic forming processes. Focuses on the many types of ceramic forming processes, such as slip casting, extrusion, dry pressing, filter pressing, and plastic forming. Preq: C M E 330.
C M E 660 Metals and Their Composites 3(3,0) Examines the control of microstructure-property relationships in metallic materials and their composites through development and selection of appropriate thermal processing procedures. Preq: C M E 322, 342.
C M E (BIO E) 680 Research Principles and Concepts 1(1,0) See BIO E 680.
C M E 690 Special Topics in Ceramic Engineering 1-3(1-3,0) Study of topics not ordinarily covered in other courses. Taught as the need arises. Typical topics could include current research in a specific area or technological advances. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C M E 701 Special Problems 1-3(1-3,0) Practical problems in ceramic engineering analysis or design. Students are assigned individual problems with topics varying from year to year in keeping with developments, interests, and experience of students and instructor. May be repeated for credit.
C M E 800 Ceramic and Materials Engineering Seminar 1(1,0) Discussions
and presentations of current topics of ceramic science and engineering
by students, faculty members, and guest speak
ers. Required of all graduate students. To be taken Pass/Fail only.
C M E 809 High-Temperature Materials 3(3,0) Properties of oxides, carbides, nitrides, borides, and silicides; obtainment and measurement of high temperatures; measurement of properties at high temperatures.
C M E 815 Colloidal and Surface Science 3(3,0) Theory and application of colloidal and surface chemistry to ceramic materials and processes.
C M E 816 Constitution and Structure of Glasses 3(3,0) Modern concepts of glass structure and properties.
C M E 821 X-ray Diffractometry 3(2,3) Theory and application of powder X-ray diffractometry to ceramic and materials problems.
C M E 822 Scanning Electron Microscopy 3(2,3) Theory and application of scanning electron microscopy to ceramic and materials problems.
C M E 823 Transmission Electron Microscopy 3(2,3) Advanced course in electron microscopy for materials science incorporating all aspects of transmission techniques: basics, diffraction, imaging, and spectrometry. Preq: C M E 821 and 822 or consent of instructor.
C M E 825 Magnetic and Electrical Ceramic Materials 3(3,0) Application of magnetic and electrical theory to ceramic insulators, semiconductors, and ferroelectric and ferromagnetic products.
C M E 890 Selected Topics 1-3(1-3,0) Topics not covered in other courses emphasizing current literature and results of current research. Topics vary from year to year to keep pace with developments. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C M E 891 Master's Thesis Research 1-12
C M E 991 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12