Fractography, SEM, nondestructive inspection, and metallography. Mechanical and electronic components. MSE 450 X-ray and Electron Diffraction. Techniques for studying surfaces, internal microstructures, and fluorescence. F A continuation of MSE 354, with emphasis on characterization.
Small groups complete three experiments supervised by selected faculty members.
MSE 454 Advanced Materials Processing and Synthesis. S Case studies from published literature of current techniques in materials processing and synthesis. Student participation in classroom presentations. MSE 470 Polymers and Composites. Design, properties, and behavior of fiber composite systems.