Surfaces and Colloids: Chemistry and physics of surfaces and interfaces, with emphasis on behavior in liquid media. Surface composition; surface and interfacial forces; colloidal stability and flocculation; amphiphilic molecules. Course Information: Same as CHEM 488. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 401.
Detailed information for students and Syllabus: here
Tentative location & date:
MSEB 119, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30-13:50PM
Physics of polymer systems: Equilibrium conformation, structure, properties and phase transitions of polymer solutions, dense melts, liquid crystals, mixtures, block copolymers, surfaces and interfaces, gels and rubbers, biopolymers, and electronic polymers. Same as CHEM 482. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 401.
Detailed information for students and Syllabus: here
Tentative location & date:
MSEB 305, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00-3:20PM
Fall 2021: Atomic-Scale Simulations (MSE485/PHYS466/CSE485)
Atomistic Simulations: Application of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics techniques in primarily classical simulations to understand and predict properties of microscopic systems in materials science, physics, biology, and chemistry. Numerical algorithms, connections between simulation results and real properties of materials (structural or thermodynamic), and statistical and systematic error estimation using real simulation programs. Simulation project comprised of scientific research, algorithm development, and presentation. Course Information: Same as CSE 485 and PHYS 466. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 401; one of C, C++, or Fortran programming experience.
Detailed information for students and Syllabus: here
Tentative location & date:
144 Loomis Laboratory, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:50aM
Past Semesters:
Spring 2021: Polymer Physics (MSE 458/CHEM482)
Spring 2020: Polymer Physics (MSE 458/CHEM482)