Materials Science

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course emphasizes understanding the principles behind materials' physical properties, such as thermal and mechanical stability, and electrical and optical properties. Materials discussed include liquid crystals, perfect crystals, defective solids, polymers and glasses. Applications, such as the use of materials in displays, gas sensors, and lasers, are discussed. CALENDAR NOTES: This course is the same as PHYC 3303, except CHEM 3305 has a lab and PHYC 3303 has a major term paper. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 1012.03, CHEM 2301.03, and CHEM 2304.03 (all grade C+ or better), or PHYC 3200.03 (PHYC 3200.03 can be a co-requisite) AND PHYC 1190.03 and PHYC 1290.03 (or PHYC 1310.03 and PHYC 1320.03), both with a grade of C+ or better. EXCLUSIONS: PHYC 3303.03, CHEM 3303.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab