— Advanced Topics in Structure of Materials

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Electronic structure and crystal structure of engineering materials on the atomic scale with a detailed discussion of crystallography. Types of bonding, distinction between band structures of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Symmetry elements, point and space groups, and common crystal structures. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. EMS 262 — Advanced Topics in Structure of Materials (4 units) Course Description: Electronic structure and crystal structure of engineering materials on the atomic scale with a detailed discussion of crystallography. Types of bonding, distinction between band structures of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Symmetry elements, point and space groups, and common crystal structures. Prerequisite(s): EMS 162 ; EMS 174 recommended; graduate standing in Engineering or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. EMS 262 — Advanced Topics in Structure of Materials (4 units) Course Description: Electronic structure and crystal structure of engineering materials on the atomic scale with a detailed discussion of crystallography. Types of bonding, distinction between band structures of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Symmetry elements, point and space groups, and common crystal structures. Prerequisite(s): EMS 162 ; EMS 174 recommended; graduate standing in Engineering or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.