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Materials Science (MASC)
- http://chems.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in VHE604; phone (213) 740-4339.
- To be enrolled in an off-campus course, you MUST also be enrolled in the Distance Education Network (DEN). For more information, call 740-4488 or go to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of OFF CAMPUS.
Chemical bonding and structure in crystalline, amorphous and molecular solids; tendency and mechanisms for chemical change; homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion and one lab.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32100D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 53 of 57 | Ed Goo | LVL17 |    | |
| 32101D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 56 of 57 | Ed Goo | ZHS352 | | |
| 32102R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Monday | 29 of 30 | VKC205 | | ||
| 32104R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Tuesday | 30 of 30 | VKC154 | | ||
| 32106R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Wednesday | 30 of 30 | VKC252 | | ||
| 32108R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Thursday | 20 of 30 | VKC154 | | ||
| 32118R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32124R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32128R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32130D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32105R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32107R | 001 | Lab | 10:30-12:20pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32109R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | |
Principles of mechanical behavior and processing of materials. Relationships between mechanical properties, microstructure, and processing methods. Composites and nonmetallics included.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32110R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 36 of 36 | Lessa Grunenfelder | GFS118 | PDF (198634 KB) | |
| 32113R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 30 | Lessa Grunenfelder | VHE210 | PDF (198974 KB) | |
| 32131R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 33 of 35 | Paulo Branicio | VHE217 | PDF (59744 KB) | |
Measurement of stress and strain; tensile, impact, creep, and fatigue behavior; statistical methods, brittle fracture; properties of structural materials. Prerequisite: AME 204 or CE 225, CHEM 105aL or CHEM-115aLg, and PHYS 152L.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (AME 204 or CE 225) and 1 from (CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a) and PHYS 152
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in CE 334.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29636R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 38 of 38 | Bora Gencturk | KAP158 | | |
| 29635R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 9 of 9 | KAPB39 | | ||
| 29637R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | | |||
| 29638D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 9 | KAPB39 | | ||
| 29640R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 9 | KAPB39 | | ||
| 29641D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Monday | 11 of 11 | KAPB39 | |
Structure, properties, synthesis, processing and design of metallic, ceramic, polymeric, electronic, photonic, composite, nanophase and biomaterials; nanostructures, microfabrication and smart materials.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32132R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Andrea Armani | GFS104 | PDF (19050 KB) | |
| 32129R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 12 | | |||
| 32137R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 11 | | |||
| 32135R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | |
Introductory quantum mechanics and applications. Schrodinger equation, atomic and molecular processes, time-dependent perturbation theory. Applications to lasers, solid state demos and gaseous devices. Prerequisite: 330 or graduate standing.
- Prerequisite: EE 330
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in EE 471.
- Note: Register for lecture and discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30554R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 45 | Stephen Cronin | GFS101 | |
The preparation, characterization, and properties of synthetic polymers. An interdisciplinary approach to polymers as materials. Recommended preparation: CHEM-322AL.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CHE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in CHE 472.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29422D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 29 of 35 | Jongseung Yoon | VHE206 | |
Classical thermodynamics, chemical potential, pure phases and mixtures; interphase relationships; binary and ternary solutions; free energy and activity; galvanic cell, electrochemical potential, and Pourbaix diagram.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32140D | 034 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 15 | Michael Kassner | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (35552 KB) |  |
| 32146D | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 52 of 53 | Michael Kassner | OHE100D | PDF (35552 KB) | |
Stereographic projection; Laue back reflection method; crystal orientation; line and planar crystalline defects; tensors; susceptibility; permeability and permittivity; stress and strain; piezoelectricity; elasticity.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32148D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 45 | Ed Goo | ZHS163 | |
Semiconductor bonds, crystallography, band structure assumptions, group theory, band structure results, k.p. method, quantum wells, wires and dots, superlattices, amorphous, organic semiconductors, defects, statistics, surfaces.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in EE 506.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30530R | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 30 | Paul Dapkus | GFS222 | Word (16760 KB) | |
Physical basis of lithography methods for nano-scale devices. Photon-, electron-, and ion-based systems, advanced processes; resolution enhancement techniques; directed self assembly.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in EE 508.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30772R | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 57 | Wei Wu | SGM601 | PDF (142059 KB) | |
Science and technology of thin films; historical developments and motivation to achieve thin films, synthesis techniques, materials characterization, physical properties, and applications of thin films.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32176R | 048 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 23 of 30 | Jayakanth Ravichandran | VHE210 | PDF (120236 KB) | |
Transmission electron microscopy and techniques. Specimen-electron beam interaction, electron diffraction and image formation. X-ray microanalysis. Laboratory involves hands-on training on the transmission electron microscope. Recommended preparation: MASC 505.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32180D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 10 | Matthew Mecklenburg | KAP134 | | |
| 32181R | 048 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 7 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Quantum mechanics for engineering majors who work with solid-state devices, quantum electronics, and photonics. Schroedinger equation, perturbation theory, electronic and optical processes.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in EE 539.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30702R | 048 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 30 | Tony Levi | VHE210 | PDF (292819 KB) | |
| 30733R | 048 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 12 of 30 | OFFICE | |
Mechanical properties of materials; macroscopic mechanical behavior related to structure and microstructure of the material; elementary dislocation theory related to basic strengthening mechanisms; fatigue and fracture; nanomaterials. Recommended preparation: MASC 310.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32178D | 048 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 49 of 50 | Michael Kassner | OHE122 | PDF (41298 KB) | |
| 32179D | 034 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 11 of 20 | Michael Kassner | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (41298 KB) | |
Building a parallel computer from components; molecular dynamics method; computation of structural, thermodynamics and transport properties; simulation projects.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32114D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 15 | Ken-Ichi Nomura | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32157D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 30 of 31 | Ken-Ichi Nomura | OHE100D | |
Materials selection in relationship to design and fabrication, economic considerations, methodology of selection, performance parameter; case studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32115D | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 57 of 58 | Lessa Grunenfelder | OHE132 | PDF (115226 KB) | |
| 32116D | 034 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 33 | Lessa Grunenfelder | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (115226 KB) | |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32154D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Richard Roberts | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32156D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Seminar in Materials Science research. To be taken only once for graduate credit only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32175R | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Rajiv Kalia | |
Laboratory study of specific problems by candidates for the degree Engineer in Materials Science. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32162D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32164D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 20 | Richard Roberts | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32166D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | OFFICE | |