Materials Engineering (MATE)

Laboratory work in teams to design, build and test a product. Material from math, science and engineering courses tied together. 1 laboratory.

Second design laboratory, working in teams to design, build and test a complex system that benefits humanity. Focus on complete design process including project management, documentation in design, manufacturing techniques, and analysis of testing data. Issues of engineering ethics, technology and society, the environment and sustainability also studied. 1 laboratory.

Third design laboratory in a sequence. Includes working in teams on project that benefits humanity. Issues of engineering ethics, technology and society, the environment and sustainability. 1 laboratory.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Structure of matter. Physical and mechanical properties of materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and electronic materials. Equilibrium diagrams. Heat treatments, materials selection and corrosion phenomena. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 lectures.

Focus on processing-structure-properties relationships of materials, including crystal structures, electronic properties of materials, materials selection, phase diagrams, corrosion, mechanical properties of polymers, cold work and annealing of alloys and heat treatments of steels. 1 laboratory.

Materials selection for sustainable product design. Use of material selection software and techniques to solve design problems with multiple objectives and constraints. Focus on Triple Bottom Line design including functionality, economic viability, and sustainability. Principles and tools for weighted property optimization, production cost modeling, and life cycle analysis introduced through project-based learning mode. 4 lectures.

Process-structure relationships of materials. Introduction to materials characterization techniques including differential scanning calorimetry, x-ray diffraction, and metallography. Emphasis on materials engineering professional practices and written communication. 1 laboratory.

Materials Engineering principles through the context of historical and current events. Ethics and systems thinking are integrated in the study of the impacts of materials and technology on society during the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Ages, as well as today's world. Topics include crystallography, phase diagrams, microstructures, processing techniques, and nanotechnology. 4 lectures.

Mechanical property testing by tensile tests and hardness tests. Emphasis of data interpretation and analysis with structure-property relationships of materials. Continued materials engineering professional practices. 1 laboratory.

Introduction to quantitative and qualitative materials analysis methods and tools. Experimental design, data distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression fits. Sensor design and calibration. Qualitative and quantitative image analysis. Emphasis placed on real-world examples of materials engineering data. Not open to students with credit in MATE 130. 1 laboratory.

Directed group study of selected topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Thermodynamics concepts related to materials systems and processes: systems and surroundings, laws of thermodynamics, process flowsheets, mass and energy balances, ideal gasses, chemical reactions, steady state and transient processes. Not open to students with credit in MATE 380. 4 lectures.

Materials selection for sustainable product design. Use of material selection software and techniques to solve design optimization problems. Focus on Triple Bottom Line design including functionality, economic viability, and sustainability. Not open to students with credit in MATE 222. 4 lectures. Fulfills GWR.

Design and synthesis of noncrystalline material systems. Synthesis, processing techniques, properties and fabrication methods of organic and inorganic polymeric materials. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Directed group laboratory study of energy transport. Focus on conduction and convection. 1 laboratory.

Directed group laboratory study of fluid static and dynamic properties and behavior. Focus on non-compressible conditions. 1 laboratory.

Introduction to radiative heat transfer and the material properties that control it. 1 laboratory.

Design of electronic materials systems utilizing the basic concepts in electron theory of solids, electrical properties and conduction in materials, magnetic phenomena and optical properties in materials. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Design of structural materials systems. Topics include stress, strain, elasticity, anelasticity, plasticity, fracture and fatigue. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Evolution of materials (ceramics, metals, polymers, composites, semiconductors) in the context of history. Traces the link between historical and technological developments enabled by materials from the Stone Age to the Electronic Age. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Physical metallurgy of engineering alloys including ferrous (steel) and nonferrous (aluminum, copper) systems. Connection to phase diagrams, microstructural development and phase transformations, physical and mechanical properties, precipitation hardening, cold work and annealing treated in detail. Laboratory focuses on microstructure development in steels and aluminum alloy casting. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Design of processes for engineering materials. Topics include kinetics in materials: solid-state diffusion (steady-state and non-steady-state), nucleation and growth kinetics, solid state phase transformations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Thermodynamics concepts related to materials engineering systems and processes: process flowsheets, mass and energy balances, Ellingham diagrams. Physical chemistry concepts related to materials engineering: ideal gases, systems and surroundings, first through third laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical reactions. 4 lectures.

Structure, properties and engineering applications of fibers and textiles. Investigation of natural and synthetic fibers and use in technical applications. Methods of fiber formation. Chemical functionalization. High performance fibers, wearable electronics, composites, geotextiles, medical devices and apparel. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Hands-on experience with materials characterization instruments, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), light optical microscopy, x-ray diffraction (XRD), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Open-ended projects to develop expertise with trouble-shooting ability, and the process of materials characterization and analysis 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

Fundamentals of materials characterization methods and thin-film microanalytical techniques, including optical techniques, electron microscopy, X-ray techniques, and ion beam techniques. Selection of surface analysis techniques. 4 lectures. Formerly MATE 510.

Theory and practice of continuum-scale computational methods applied to engineering materials. Finite element modeling to predict mechanical, thermal, and damage behavior. Micro-structural development and heat treatments modeled using thermodynamic principles. Micro-scale materials modeling of plasticity and phase transformations. 4 lectures.

Material properties (mechanics, electronics, heat transfer, photonics, fluid mechanics and biomechanics) at the nanometer scale. Evaluation of nano-scale systems designed from a bottoms-up approach with unique properties. Exploration of integration of biology, chemistry, physics and engineering. 3 lectures.

Exploration of the synthesis, processing, properties, and performance of biologically derived polymers. Examination of nano-scale reinforcements and their use to enhance performance of biopolymers. Emphasis on reading and interpreting contemporary scientific literature. 4 lectures.

Development, utilization, and control of properties in ceramic materials (inorganic-nonmetallic solids). Emphasis on application on processing to achieve structure and properties. Structure of crystalline ceramics and of glasses. Mechanical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties. Application of ceramics in technology. Physical chemistry of ceramics. 4 lectures. Formerly MATE 522.

Forms of corrosion. Influences of environmental variables on corrosion. Methods of corrosion control. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Fabrication science and technology for creating micro and nano scale devices. Explore basic processes such as oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, etching, chemical and physical vapor deposition, photolithography. Develop an understanding of the science of each process and how to select the right steps for fabricating electronic, photon and micro-electro-mechanical systems devices. 3 lectures. Crosslisted as BMED 434/EE 423/MATE 430.

Application of basic processes involved in microfabrication: cleanroom protocol, oxidation, diffusion, photolithography etching and sputtering. Explore process development through fabrication of electronic, photonic or microfluidic devices. Each student will be part of a team that will fabricate and test a device. 1 laboratory. Crosslisted as BMED 435/EE 473/MATE 435.

Principles, primary variables, and microstructural changes associated with the joining process. Physics of energy transfer. Heat and mass balances in joining, thermodynamic and kinetic justification of solidification and near interface microstructures. Heterogeneous interfaces, adhesion, wetting. Relation between process selection, interface design, microstructure, and properties, weldability. 3 lectures.

Laboratory to accompany MATE 440. Illustration of principles, primary variables, and microstructural changes associated with the joining process. Physics of energy transfer. Heat and mass balances in joining, thermodynamic and kinetic justification of solidification and near interface micro-structures. Heterogeneous interfaces, adhesion, wetting. Relation between process selection, interface design, microstructure, and properties, weldability. 2 laboratories.

Surface energy. Capillarity, solid and liquid interface, adsorption. Surface areas of solids. Contact angles and wetting. Friction, lubrication and adhesion. Relationship of surface to bulk properties of materials. Applications. 3 lectures. Crosslisted as CHEM/MATE 446.

Fracture processes and fracture mechanics of structural materials concentrating on engineering alloys. Topics include fracture of alloys, fracture mechanics (Griffith analysis, Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics), and fatigue. Laboratory focuses on fracture surface analysis, failure analysis, and mechanical testing. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Exploration of electrochemical energy storage such as batteries, supercapacitors and hybrid systems. Fundamental principles with emphasis on electrochemistry of rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors. Advanced materials design, nanotechnology, testing techniques, safety issues and battery systems applications. 4 lectures.

Materials, processes, and reliability of microelectronics and electronics packaging, surface mount assembly and printed circuit board fabrication. Organic substrates and ceramic substrates. Mechanical design, thermal, and electrical considerations in electronic packaging. Design for manufacturability. Overview of optoelectronics packaging and other emerging technologies in microelectronics and electronic packaging. Project on design and manufacture of an electronic device. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Crosslisted as CPE 488/IME 458/MATE 458.

Materials-based approach to mechanical design. Using mechanical and physical properties of materials (performance indices) to select structural materials for applications (Materials Selection Charts). Detailed background of material properties - information from materials and mechanics. Numerous case studies highlight the concepts covered. 4 lectures.

Physical metallurgy principles applied to iron-based systems for steel making and thermo-mechanical processing. Mechanical properties related to microstructure of steel materials and their manipulation through chemical and physical processing. Exploration of major categories of steel, applications, surface treatment and welding. 4 lectures.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.

Properties, design and applications of composite material systems, concentrating on polymer-matrix, ceramic-fiber composites. Materials (matrices, fibers), mechanical behavior and properties, and manufacturing methods treated in detail. Laboratory practice concentrates on the mechanical testing of fiber-reinforced composite materials. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Formerly MATE 330.

Foundations of senior project design. Completion of the preliminary stages of selecting a senior project, designing experiments, evaluating realistic constraints, conducting initial experiments, and managing a project timeline. 1 laboratory.

Continuation of senior project. Completion of a senior project experimental component under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Research methodology, experimental design, experimental work and data analysis. 2 laboratories.

Continuation of MATE 483. Completion of a senior project data analysis and communication under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Mathematical modeling and technical communication. 2 laboratories.

Materials impacts on air, water, land, and human health. Introduction to climate change. Life cycle assessment for quantifying environmental impact. Green materials. Overview of renewable energy technologies. Non-technical aspects of environmental technologies. Field trip required. 4 lectures.

Thermodynamics, kinetics and morphologies of solid-liquid interfaces. Heat flow in castings, crystal growth. Solidification mechanics, solute redistribution. Production, characterization and testing of metal powders. Compacting of powder. Sintering with/without liquid phase. Hot pressing, properties of sinterings as a function of processing conditions. Application of theory to the production of useful materials. 4 lectures. Formerly MATE 590.

Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. A more fully developed formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Credit/No Credit grading only. No major credit allowed; total credit limited to 24 units.

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a member of department faculty. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Enrollment by petition. Total credit limited to 12 units.

Structure-function relationships for materials in contact with biological systems. Interactions of materials implanted in the body. Histological and hematological considerations including foreign body responses, inflammation, carcinogenicity, thrombosis, hemolysis, immunogenic and toxic properties. Microbial interaction with material surfaces, degradation. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as BMED/MATE 530.

Fundamentals of intelligent systems employing sensors, actuators and intelligent controls. Impact on material properties as devices shrink in the micrometer realm. Applications toward exploring nanotechnology. 4 lectures.

Directed group study of selected topics for graduate students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.

Each individual or group will be assigned a project for solution under faculty supervision as a requirement for the master's degree, culminating in a written report/thesis.