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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

CSI 685 - Fundamentals of Materials Science

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Computational and Data Sciences  
Covers fundamentals of materials science with emphasis on physical topics including crystal structure and symmetry, dislocation theory, theory of interfaces, multicomponent phase diagrams, theory of phase transformations, nano-materials, metallic glasses. Includes a term project, assignments from current literature, and application of computation in materials science.

Equivalent to PHYS 615

Prerequisite(s): CDS 385/PHYS 385; or undergraduate degree in physics, chemistry, materials, electrical or mechanical engineering or related disciplines; or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0