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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 | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 57 of 57 | Ed Goo | ONLINE |   | |
| 32101D | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 43 of 56 | Ed Goo | ONLINE |  | |
| 32102R | 060 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Monday | 24 of 30 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32104R | 060 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Tuesday | 24 of 30 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32106R | 060 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Wednesday | 25 of 30 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32108R | 060 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Thursday | 27 of 30 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32118R | 060 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32120R | 060 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32122R | 060 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32124R | 060 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32128R | 060 | Lab | 10:30-12:20pm | Thursday | 5 of 16 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32130R | 060 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | | |
| 32126R | 060 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Ed Goo | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32110D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 28 | Lessa Grunenfelder | ONLINE | PDF (359341 KB) | |
| 32112D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 27 of 29 | Lessa Grunenfelder | ONLINE | PDF (359448 KB) | |
| 32131D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 25 of 26 | Lessa Grunenfelder | ONLINE | PDF (359202 KB) | |
Basic material science, atomic bonding, crystalline structures, structural and mechanical behavior and characterization of metals, concrete, wood, composites and asphalt.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CE 225 or AME 204) 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 | 14 of 29 | Bora Gencturk | SGM101 & ONLINE | | |
| 29637R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 30 | Bora Gencturk | ONLINE | | |
| 29642R | 060 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Monday | 16 of 20 | ONLINE | | ||
| 29740R | 060 | Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Friday | 6 of 20 | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32132D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Andrea Armani | Word (64512 KB) | | |
| 32129R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | | |||
| 32135R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | | |||
| 32137R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | |
Introduction to materials modeling using molecular dynamics simulation methods that include interatomic potentials, and hands-on materials simulation projects on high-performance computing cluster at USC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32105R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 20 | Priya Vashishta | ONLINE | | |
| 32186R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | Priya Vashishta | TBA & ONLINE | |
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: EE 470
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in EE 471.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30554D | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 25 | Martin Gundersen | ONLINE | PDF (234024 KB) | |
| 30556R | 060 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 17 of 26 | ONLINE | |
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 | 3:30-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 15 | Paulo Branicio | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (349667 KB) |  |
| 32142R | 073 | Lecture | 3:30-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | 30 of 56 | Paulo Branicio | ONLINE | PDF (350644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32107D | 073 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 40 | Steve Nutt | ONLINE | | |
| 32144R | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 40 | Steve Nutt | TBA & ONLINE | |
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.
- Prerequisite: MASC 501 and EE 471
- 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 | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Han Wang | |
Physical basis of technologies for the fabrication of micro- and nano-scale devices. Thin-film deposition, etching, and material modification processes; pattern transfer methods.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in MASC. To register, enroll in EE 507.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30773D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 55 | Wei Wu | THH212 & ONLINE | |
Application of thin film science and technology; vapor phase growth of thin films, their characterization, properties and applications.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32146R | 073 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 30 | Jayakanth Ravichandran | ONLINE | PDF (148651 KB) | |
Introduction to machine learning, basics of python programming and data science tools; hands-on projects of materials and process modeling based on machine learning methods.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32147R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Ken-Ichi Nomura | GFS118 & ONLINE | | |
| 32148R | 073 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | Ken-Ichi Nomura | ONLINE | | |
| 32165R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | Ken-Ichi Nomura | |
Understanding deep learning: for students in engineering, physical and life sciences and computer science with mathematical background.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32127D | 073 | Lecture | 10:00-12:00pm | Mon, Wed | 25 of 25 | Rajiv Kalia | ONLINE | |
Characterization of solids by optical microscopy, electron microscopy, (TEM, SEM) and elemental and structural analysis (EPMA, ESCA, AES, SIMS, HEED, LEED, SED, etc.).
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32177R | 073 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 40 | Anupam Madhukar | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30466D | 073 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 1 | Tony Levi | ONLINE | | |
| 30702D | 048 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 30 | Tony Levi | THH102 & ONLINE | | |
| 30733R | 048 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 16 of 30 | OFFICE | |
Apply fundamental Materials Science concepts to "real-world" material/product failures. Identify causes of material failures using analytical methodology/tools. Develop practical solutions to prevent future failures.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32183R | 073 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 25 | Nikhil Kar | ONLINE | Word (290616 KB) | |
Introduction to atomistic modeling and simulations of materials usingMolecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo methods, basic concepts and how tocharacterize materials properties.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32113R | 073 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 20 | Ken-Ichi Nomura | ONLINE | | |
| 32157R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 20 | Ken-Ichi Nomura | THH210 & ONLINE | |
Materials selection in relationship to design and fabrication, economic considerations, methodology of selection, performance parameters; case studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32115R | 048 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 34 of 75 | Michael Hahn | TBA & ONLINE | | |
| 32116D | 034 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 33 | Michael Hahn | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32117R | 073 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 30 | Michael Hahn | ONLINE | |
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 | 2 of 50 | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32175R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 12 of 37 | Andrea Hodge | TBA & ONLINE | |
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 | 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 | |