Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum
Courses
276 Materials Science and Engineering, 1509 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-3732; lynn@engr.wisc.edu; www.engr.wisc.edu/mse
Professors Babcock (chair), Eom, Kou, Lagally, Perepezko; Associate Professor Stone (associate chair); Assistant Professors Evans, Gopalan, Morgan, Szlufarska, VoylesThe Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a B.S. degree in materials science and engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in materials engineering.
Advances in technology and society are closely linked to the materials that people can design and produce. How we live now and in the future is connected to our abilities to process materials and manufacture products; to develop and design nontraditional as well as traditional materials for an increasingly broad range of industries; to research and develop high-performance materials for practical applications in coming decades; and, to excel in worldwide markets. The materials that change the way we live may be the next generation of superalloys for applications in extreme conditions of high temperatures or corrosive environments; new materials for application in energy generation, storage, and transmission systems; organic and inorganic materials for use and integration in applications ranging from electronics to medicine; or new materials systems yet to be developed for the ever-increasing needs of our society. Materials experts find employment in a broad range of industries and may practice experimental, computational, or theoretical materials science and engineering, or all of these in combination. The undergraduate curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering. The curriculum is designed to prepare students with the foundation needed to thrive in broad and rapidly changing industries that are based on materials. Underpinning science, engineering, teamwork, broad thinking, and communication skills all are integral parts of the curriculum. Graduates are well prepared for careers in industry or for graduate studies.
The following curriculum applies to students admitted to the materials science and engineering degree program (MS&E) after fall 2005.
Mathematics/Statistics Requirements 16 cr
Science Foundation Requirements, 25 or 26 cr
Engineering Foundation Requirements, 10 cr
MS&E Required Courses, 39 cr
MS&E Elective Requirements, 6 cr
Technical Electives 6 cr
Communication Skills Requirements, 5 cr
Liberal Studies Requirements, 16 cr
Free Electives, 6 cr
Total Credits: 130
Math 221 Calculus and Analytical Geometry, 5 cr
Math 222 Calculus and Analytical Geometry, 5 cr
Math 319 Ordinary Differential Equations, 3 cr
Stat 224, 324 or 424 Introductory Statistics for Engineers, 3 cr
Physics 201, 207 or 247 General Physics, 5 cr
Physics 202, 208 or 248 General Physics, 5 cr
Physics 205, 241, 244 or 249 Modern Physics, 3 cr
Chem 341 or 343 Introductory Organic Chemistry, 3 cr
Chem 103 General Chemistry, 4 cr and
Chem 104 General Chemistry, 5 cr
OR
Chemistry 109 General and Analytical Chemistry, 5 cr
and one of : Chemistry 311 Chemistry Across the Periodic Table, 4 cr
Chemistry 327 Fundamentals of Analytical Science, 4 cr
Chemistry 329 Fundamentals of Analytical Science (Honors), 4 cr
Chemistry 342 Organic Chemistry Laboratory, 1 cr and
Chemistry 345 Intermediate Organic Chemistry Geology 203 Earth Materials, 5 cr
Zoology 101 (3 cr) and 102 (2 cr) Animal Biology with Lab
Zoology 151 Introductory Biology, 5 cr
Introduction to Engineering, 1 cr Select one of:
MSE 250 Introduction to Modern Materials
InterEgr 101 Contemporary Issues in the Engineering Profession
InterEgr 160 Introduction to Engineering
ISyE 191 The Practice of Industrial Engineering
ECE 252 Introduction to Computer Engineering
GLE 171 Introduction to Geological Engineering
NE (NEEP) 231 Survey of Nuclear Engineering
ECE 376 Electrical and Electronic Circuits, 3 cr
EMA 303 Mechanics of Materials, 3 cr Computer Tools: select one of the following:
MS&E 371 Materials Science Problem Solving 3 cr
or
Comp Sci 302 Introduction to Programming 3 cr
or
CS 310 Problem Solving Using Computers 3 cr
MS&E 330 Thermodynamics of Materials, 4 cr
MS&E 331 Transport Phenomena in Materials, 3 cr
MS&E 332 Macroprocessing of Materials, 3 cr
MS&E 333 Microprocessing of Materials, 3 cr
MS&E 351 Materials Science—Structure and Property Relations in Solids, 3 cr
MS&E 352 Materials Science—Transformation of Solids, 3 cr
MS&E 360 Materials Laboratory I, 1 cr
MS&E 361 Materials Laboratory II, 2 cr
MS&E 362 Materials Laboratory III, 2 cr
MS&E 379 Materials Systems and Design Project I, 2 cr
MS&E 390 Materials Systems and Design Project II, 2 cr
MS&E 401 Special Topics in Polymer Materials,* 3 cr
MS&E 401 Special Topics: ePICS, 2 cr
MS&E 441 Deformation of Solids, 3 cr
MS&E 451 Introduction to Ceramic Materials, 3 cr
*ME 417 Polymer Processing, ME 418 Engineering Design with Polymers, or CBE 540 Polymer Science and Technology, 3 cr may be used to satisfy the polymer materials requirement.
Chose from:
InterEgr 160 Introduction to Engineering
MS&E 370 Materials Processing—Unit Operations, 3 cr
MS&E 401 Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
MS&E 415 Metal Forming, 3 cr
MS&E 433 Principles of Corrosion, 3 cr
MS&E 434 Introduction to Thin-Film Deposition Process, 3 cr
MS&E 445 Multicomponent Phase Equilibria, 3 cr
MS&E 448 Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction, 3 cr
MS&E 461 Advanced Metal Casting, 3 cr
MS&E 462 Welding Metallurgy, 3 cr
MS&E 463 Materials for Elevated Temperature Service, 3 cr
MS&E 465 Fundamentals of Heat Treatment, 3 cr
MS&E 466 Copper and Copper Base Alloys, 1 cr
MS&E 467 The Light Alloys, 1 cr
MS&E 468 The Stainless Steels, 1 cr
MS&E 469 Products Liability—Engineering and the Law, 1-2 cr
MS&E 530 Thermodynamics of Solids, 3 cr
MS&E 544 Processing of Electronic Materials, 3 cr
MS&E 562 Applied Superconductivity, 3 cr
MS&E 570 Properties of Solid Surfaces, 3 cr
ME 417 Polymer Processing,** 3 cr
ME 418 Engineering Design with Polymers,** 3 cr
CBE 540 Polymer Science and Technology** 3 cr
**If not used to fulfill the Polymer Materials requirement. Polymer Processing, ME 418 Engineering Design with Polymers, or CBE 540 Polymer Science and Technology, 3 cr may be used to satisfy the polymer materials requirement.
Math 234 or any engineering or science course at 300 level or higher.
EPD 155, or Part A Requirement, 2 (or 3) cr
EPD 397, Technical Writing, 3 cr
Materials Science and Engineering follows the College Liberal Studies Guidelines.
Students must complete 130 credits. There are a minimum of 6 credits of free electives in the curriculum for all students. Depending on course selections and possible course exemptions, for Example Communications Skills Part A, some students may have more than 6 free elective credits.
Chem 109, General and Analytic Chemistry, 5 cr
Math 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 5 cr
MS&E 250 Introduction to Modern Materials, 1 cr
EPD 160 or Free elective, 3 cr
EPD 155 Basic Communication, 2 cr
Science Course, 4 cr
Math 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 5 cr
Phys 201, 207 or 247 General Physics, 5 cr
Liberal Studies Elective, 3 cr
MS&E 330 Thermodynamics of Materials, 4 cr
MS&E 351 Materials Science—Structure and Properties of Solids, 3 cr
MS&E 360 Materials Laboratory I, 1 cr
Phys 202, 208 or 248 General Physics, 5 cr
Stat 224, 324 or 424 Introduction to Statistics, 3 cr
MS&E 352 Materials Science—Transformation of Solids, 3 cr
MS&E 361 Materials Laboratory II, 2 cr
MS&E 371, CS 310 or CS 302 Computer Tools, 3 cr
ECE 376 Electrical and Electronic Circuits, 3 cr
Liberal Studies Elective, 4 cr
MS&E 332 Macroprocessing of Materials, 3 cr
MS&E 362 Materials Laboratory III, 2 cr
Chem 341 Introduction to Organic Chemistry, 3 cr
Math 319 Ordinary Differential Equations, 3 cr
Phys 205, 241, 244 or 249 Modern Physics, 3 cr
Liberal Studies Elective, 3 cr
MS&E 331 Transport Phenomena in Materials, 3 cr
MS&E 333 Microprocessing of Materials, 3 cr
MS&E Special Topics ­ Polymer Materials, 3 cr
MS&E 401 MS&E Special Topics - ePICS, 2 cr
EMA 303 Mechanics of Materials, 3 cr
Liberal Studies Elective, 3 cr
MS&E 379 Materials Systems and Design Project I, 2 cr
MS&E 441 Deformation of Solids, 3 cr
MS&E 451 Introduction to Ceramics, 3 cr
MS&E Elective, 3 cr
Technical Elective, 3 cr
EPD 397 Technical Writing, 3 cr
MS&E 390 Materials Systems and Design Project II, 2 cr
MS&E Elective, 3 cr
Free Elective, 3 cr
Technical Elective, 3 cr
Liberal Studies Elective 3 cr
1 Cooperative Education Program. I, II, SS; 1 cr. Work experience which combines classroom theory with practical knowledge of operations to provide students with a background upon which to base a professional career. P: So st.
250 Introduction to Modern Materials. I, II; 1 cr. This course is designed to provide incoming students with an overview of the structure of materials and the relation to properties. Special emphasis is placed on modern materials and recent advancements in their application. P: Open to Fr or stdts who have not declared a major.
299 Independent Study. 1-3 cr (I). P: Open to Fr. Cons inst.
330 Thermodynamics of Materials. I; 4 cr (P-I). Introduction to metallurgical thermodynamics, equilibrium constants, solutions, heterogeneous equilibria and electrochemistry. P: Chem 104 & Math 222.
331 Transport Phenomena in Materials. II; 3 cr (P-I). Basic principles of fluid flow, heat transfer and diffusion are introduced. Practical examples relevant to metallurgical and mining engineering are given. P: MS&E 330.
332 Macroprocessing of Materials. I; 3 cr (P-I). Basic concepts such as stoichiometry, mass and energy balances are reviewed and extended to complex metallurgical processes such as mineral processing, roasting, oxidation-reduction, smelting and converting, refining, leaching, and electrolysis. P: MS&E 330.
333 Microprocessing of Materials. II; 3 cr. Integration of materials science theory and materials engineering practice as applied to the processing of materials at the microscopic level. P: MS&E 332 or cons inst.
350 Introduction to Materials Science. I, II, SS; 3 cr (P-E). Basic structure and resulting properties, phase equilibria, metastability, rate and growth processes in solids. P: Chem 103 or equiv or cons inst.
351 Materials Science-Structure and Property Relations in Solids. I; 3 cr (P-I). The basic atomic and electronic structure of solids. Bonding, imperfections and diffusion. Dislocation theory, deformation and fracture. P: Chem 104 or equiv.
352 Materials Science-Transformation of Solids. II; 3 cr (P-I). The basic factors that determine phase equilibria and structural characteristics of solids. Phase transformations, nucleation, recrystallization, precipitation, corrosion, and oxidation. P: MS&E 350, or 351 or cons inst.
360 Materials Laboratory I. I, II; 1 cr. A laboratory demonstrating the principles involved in sample preparation and optical microscopy, followed by relating microstructures observed to mechanical properties. P: Open to Fr, Stdts who have not declared a major, MS&E stdts or cons inst.
361 Materials Laboratory II. II; 2 cr. Principles and experiments in metallography, thermal analysis, diffusion and deformation. Mechanical property determination. P: MS&E 351 or con reg & MS&E 360 or equiv.
362 Materials Laboratory III. I; 2 cr. Experiments in the study of structure, phase transformation and precipitation using current experimental analytical techniques and equipment. P: MS&E 352 or con reg & MS&E 361.
371 Materials Science and Engineering Problem Solving II. II; 3 cr. Application of advanced spreadsheet features to the solution of complex materials science and engineering problems, including transport phenomena and microstructural characterization. Emphasis will be on algorithm development, structural programming and model validation. P: Open only to MS&E majors.
379 Materials Systems and Design Project I. I, II; 2 cr. Conceptual projects which illustrate the principles of materials selection and application in case studies selected from engineering practice. Emphasis on creativity, application of sound metallurgical principles, analysis and presentation of results. P: MS&E 350 or 351, MS&E 360, 361, 362 & Sr st or cons inst.
390 Materials Systems and Design Project II. I, II; 2 cr. This course is a continuation of the two-semester sequence constituting the capstone design experience of MS&E students. It involves analysis of a project, literature survey, experimental design, data acquisition and evaluation, culminating in a project report and presentation. P: MS&E 379.
401 Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (I). Special topics of interest to students in materials science and engineering. P: So st.
415 Metal Forming. (Crosslisted with ME) Irr.; 3 cr. Deformation processing of metallic and nonmetallic materials; metal forming theory and practice, including forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, sheet-metal forming; techniques for analysis of deformation; mechanics of yielding. P: MS&E 350 or 351 or ChE 440 or equiv or cons inst.
420 Powder Metallurgy. Irr.; 3 cr. Fundamentals of powder metallurgy including powder production, particle size and shape measurement, compaction, sintering, engineering considerations and applications. Both metallic and non-metallic materials. Lab experiments on standard powder metallurgy operations and measurements. P: MS&E 350 or 351, or ChE 440 or equiv.
423 Nuclear Engineering Materials. (Crosslisted with N E) Irr.; 3 cr (I). Fundamentals of fuel and cladding behavior in terms of thermal properties, chemical behavior and radiation damage. P: MS&E 350 or 351.
433 Principles of Corrosion. Irr.; 3 cr. Thermodynamics and kinetics of metallic corrosion. The common forms of corrosion and corrosion susceptibility tests. Electrochemical measurement of corrosion rates. Corrosion prevention, economic considerations. High temperature oxidation and sulphidation. Corrosion case histories. P: MS&E 330 or equiv.
434 Introduction to Thin-Film Deposition Processes. I or II; 3 cr. Introduction to major thin-film deposition techniques and properties of thin films. Evaporation, plasma assisted processes with emphasis on sputter deposition, chemical vapor deposition ion beams. Film properties and characterization methods, applications. P: MS&E 330 and 351, or equiv.
435 Joining of Materials: Structural, Electronic, Bio and Nano Materials. (Crosslisted with ME) II; 3 cr. Structural (metallic, ceramic, plastic, composite): welding, soldering, brazing, diffusion bonding, adhesive bonding. Electronic: wave and reflow soldering; wire, flip-chip and wafer bonding. Bio: hip and knee implants; dental restorations and implants; medical devices. Nano: nano tubes, wires, fibers and composites. P: MS&E 350 or 351 or cons inst.
441 Deformation of Solids. II; 3 cr. Elastic and plastic deformation of real solids. Dislocation theory with applications to metals and alloys. Fracture, fatigue, brittle failure and methods for measuring the mechanical properties of materials. P: EMA 214 or con reg or cons inst, & MS&E 352 or con reg.
445 Multicomponent Phase Equilibria. Irr.; 3 cr. Applications of the phase rule to metallurgical and mineralogical reactions. P: Sr st.
448 Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction. I; 3 cr (P-A). Crystal symmetry, projection methods, X-ray studies of structural problems in the solid state. P: Cons inst.
451 Introduction to Ceramic Materials. I; 3 cr. Structure of ceramics and glasses; point defect thermodynamics; atomic/ionic mobility; phase equilibria; solid state reactions; ceramics processing; physical properties of ceramics. P: MS&E 330 & 352.
456 Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials. I; 3 cr. Quantitative description of electronic, optical, and magnetic structure-property relationships of materials. Strategies for the development of new materials and introduction to applications of these materials. P: MS&E 351 & 333; one of Physics 205, 241, or 244.
461 Advanced Metal Casting. Irr.; 3 cr. Metallurgical and engineering principles applied in the foundry and related industries, primarily for those interested in foundry engineering. P: ME 311 or MS&E 370.
462 Welding Metallurgy. (Crosslisted with ME) Irr.; 3 cr. Metallurgical principles applied to welding; mechanisms of strengthening, phase equilibria, and microstructure of the weld zone. Modern processes including laser and electron beam welding. P: MS&E 370 or ME 313 and MS&E 350 or cons inst.
463 Materials for Elevated Temperature Service. Irr.; 3 cr. Mechanical behavior of metals, cermets, and other nonmetallic materials considering composition, structure, environment, and service conditions; structural stability; creep and stress-rupture. P: Cons inst or Sr st.
465 Fundamentals of Heat Treatment. Irr.; 3 cr. Principles of transformations, heat transfer, heat treatment, and mechanical properties as applied to ferrous metallurgical design. P: Sr st.
466 Copper and Copper Base Alloys. Irr.; 1 cr. Lecture and lab on various "coppers" and copper base alloys. Emphasis on their properties, fabrication and uses. P: MS&E 350 or cons inst.
467 The Light Alloys. Irr.; 1 cr. Lecture and lab on alloys of aluminum, magnesium and titanium. Emphasis on correlations between composition, microstructure, heat treatment and properties. P: MS&E 350 or cons inst.
468 The Stainless Steels. Irr.; 1 cr. Lecture and lab on the compositions, properties and troubles encountered with corrosion of iron-chromium-carbon and iron-chromium-nickel-carbon stainless steels. The mechanical and chemical properties, sensitization and its remedies. P: MS&E 350 or cons inst.
474 Rock Mechanics. (Crosslisted with GLE) I; 3 cr (A). Classification of rock masses, stress and strain in rock, elastic and time-dependent behavior of rock, state of stress in rock masses, failure mechanisms, lab testing, geological and engineering applications. P: EMA 201 or 214, 304, or cons inst.
475 Rock Mechanics Applications to Environmental Problems. (Crosslisted with Geology, GLE) II; 3 cr (A). Classification of rock for specific engineering purposes, in situ testing, applications to surface mining and slope stability, applications to underground mining and excavations, applications to waste disposal and underground storage, applications to novel methods of in situ mining, applications to earthquakes. P: MS&E 474 or cons inst.
530 Thermodynamics of Solids. I; 3 cr. Thermodynamics of condensed matters as applied to materials science and engineering. P: MS&E 330 or equiv.
544 Processing of Electronic Materials. (Crosslisted with CBE, ECE) Irr.; 3 cr (I). Physics and chemistry principles underlying microelectronic materials processing. Effects of processing on materials and structures important in microelectronic and opto-electronic devices. P: CBE 440 or MS&E 351 or ECE 335; or cons inst.
562 Applied Superconductivity. (Crosslisted with ECE, N E) Irr.; 3 cr (A). Introduction to superconductivity; critical current models; metallurgy of type II superconductors; structure dependencies of critical currents; conductor and magnet design, cryogenic stabilities; alternating current effect; special systems engineering. P: MS&E 350 or 351; Phys 241 or cons inst.
570 Properties of Solid Surfaces. Irr.; 3 cr. Introduction to structure and electronic properties; surface energy; thermodynamics of surfaces; diffusion. Surface barriers, work function, vibrational and electronic states. Chemical interactions: chemisorption, oxidation, corrosion, absorption kinetics, catalysis. Experimental methods and applications in metals, semiconductors. P: Cons inst.
651 Science for Critical Technologies. (Crosslisted with Chem, Physics) Irr.; 3 cr (P-A). Explores how basic science impacts cutting-edge technology, using specific examples taken from technologies of critical importance to the US economy. Speakers from industry and academia. P: Chem 561, Chem 310, MS&E 350 or cons inst.
699 Independent Study. I or II or SS; 1-4 cr (A). Courses in Metallurgical Engineering.