Experimental characterization of crystal, micro-structure and mechanical properties of solids. Introduction to the manufacturing of microelectronic circuits. Also discussed is the influence of processing steps on electrical characteristics. Electrodeposition of metals and alloys, barrel plating, decorative plating, electroless plating, plating for electronics, plating of solar energy collectors, pulse plating, selective plating, morphology and properties of electrodeposits, current distribution, throwing power, plating waste treatments. Continuation of the study of the science and engineering of materials.
Emphasis is placed on the processing of materials to achieve optimum engineering properties.
An introduction to the characterization, processing and applications of ceramic, metal and polymer fine particles and composites. Analysis of property-structure relationships. Formation of novel bulk materials from fine powders. An introduction to the chemical and physical properties of polymeric materials, including basic polymer chemistry, elementary rheology, polymerization processes and polymer properties. A study of nuclear engineering, including nuclear fission, neutron interactions, radiation, shielding, nuclear detectors, radioisotopes, fusion.