Theory and application of colloidal and surface chemistry to ceramic materials and processes. Modern concepts of glass structure and properties. Application of magnetic and electrical theory to ceramic insulators, semiconductors, and ferroelectric and ferromagnetic products. Bonding and structure of crystalline materials as related to mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of solids. Topics not covered in other courses emphasizing current literature and results of current research.
Topics vary from year to year to keep pace with developments.
May be repeated for up to six total hours of credit. Ph.D. Students may be accepted with backgrounds in chemistry, physics or branches of engineering other than chemical engineering. Special programs will be planned for non-chemical engineering graduates. Candidates for the M.S. degree must complete a thesis. The M.S. degree program consists of 30 credit hours of work including six credit hours of research.