Classes
Surfaces and Colloids (MSE 480/CHEM 488)
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. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 401.
Polymer Physics (MSE 458/CHEM 482)
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. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 401.
Atomistic-Scale Simulations (MSE485/PHYS466/CSE485)
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: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 401; one of C, C++, or Fortran programming experience.
PrairieLearn Formula Blocks
We are actively developing additional PrairieLearn features for formulas.
We believe the proposed features will increase functionality of PL for many classes across engineering disciplines. Students benefit from mastery based grading, increased flexibility, and larger question banks with greater variability.