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2009-2010 University Catalog

CDS 385 - Materials Science with Applications to Renewable Energy

Credits: 3
Cross-Listed with PHYS 385

Introduction to basic concepts and methods of materials science.  Review of metallic alloys and compounds, ceramic materials, ionic solids, semiconductors, polymers, and nano-structured materials. Mechanical, thermal, electric, magnetic and optical properties of materials. Theoretical background and experimental methods of materials characterization. Various materials applications with emphasis on renewable energy.

Prerequisites
PHYS 262 or 266 or 245 and a C or better in MATH 113

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0