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Materials Science (MASC)
- http://chems.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in VHE-604; Phone: (213) 740-4339.
- For Undergraduate MASC D-clearances, please email mfdinfo@usc.edu. For Graduate MASC D-clearances, please visit myviterbi at: myviterbi.usc.edu. For Undergraduate MASC D-clearances, please email mfdinfo@usc.edu. For
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 56 | Ken-ichi Nomura | ZHS352 | PDF (244868 KB) |   |
| 32101D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 56 of 56 | Lessa Grunenfelder | ZHS159 | PDF (242058 KB) | |
| 32102R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Monday | 30 of 30 | WPHB30 | | ||
| 32104R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Tuesday | 30 of 30 | KAP148 | | ||
| 32106R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Wednesday | 29 of 30 | SGM226 | | ||
| 32108R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Thursday | 20 of 30 | THH110 | | ||
| 32118R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32120R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32122R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32124R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32128R | 001 | Lab | 10:30-12:20pm | Thursday | 14 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32130R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | | ||
| 32126R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | PCE103 | |
Mechanical behavior of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Structure-process-property relationships. Mechanical testing, stress-strain relationships, microstructural characteristics and analysis. Material failure (fracture, fatigue, creep) and degradation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32110D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 30 | Lessa Grunenfelder | WPH103 | PDF (222867 KB) | |
| 32131D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 27 of 30 | Lessa Grunenfelder | GFS223 | PDF (222855 KB) | |
| 32113R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | PCE201 | | ||
| 32119R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | PCE201 | | ||
| 32123R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Friday | 12 of 12 | PCE201 | | ||
| 32125R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 12 of 12 | PCE201 | |
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 | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 33 of 35 | Botong Zheng | KAP147 | | |
| 29635D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | Canceled | | |||
| 29638R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | KAPB28 | | ||
| 29639R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | KAPB28 | | ||
| 29640R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | Canceled | | |||
| 29641R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Monday | 10 of 10 | KAPB28 | | ||
| 29642R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 9 | KAPB28 | |
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 | 6:00-8:50pm | Monday | 14 of 15 | Andre Kovach | GFS212 | | |
| 32135R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 8 | PCE201 | | ||
| 32137R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 12 | PCE201 | |
Introductory quantum mechanics and applications. Schrodinger equation, atomic and molecular processes, time-dependent perturbation theory. Applications to lasers, solid-state demos and gaseous devices.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30554R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Stephen Cronin | CPA211 | | |
| 30556R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 19 of 25 | CPA211 | |
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 | 3:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 15 | Paulo Branicio | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (372699 KB) | |
| 32142R | 048 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 56 | Paulo Branicio | OHE100D | PDF (372699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32144R | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-2:10pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 31 | Steve Nutt | VHE210 | PDF (224054 KB) | |
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 | 9:30-11:20am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 30 | Tony Levi | CPA261 | |
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 | 21 of 25 | Ken-ichi Nomura | GFS220 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32127R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 24 | Rajiv Kalia | WPHB26 | |
Characterization of solid structure by X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, atomic force and tunneling microscopy and elemental analysis by photoemission, X-ray fluorescence, Auger, energy loss spectroscopies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32177R | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 40 | Anupam Madhukar | VHE217 | |
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 | 30 of 37 | Michelle Povinelli | CPA252 | | |
| 30733R | 048 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 30 of 37 | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32189D | 048 | Lecture | 9:30-11:20am | Tue, Thu | 28 of 50 | Michael Kassner | OHE132 | PDF (40874 KB) | |
| 32190D | 034 | Lecture | 9:30-11:20am | Tue, Thu | 4 of 20 | Michael Kassner | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (40874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32157R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 20 | Ken-ichi Nomura | VHE214 | |
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 | 22 of 40 | Michael Hahn | RTH109 | PDF (230196 KB) | |
| 32116D | 034 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 33 | Michael Hahn | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (230196 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 | 2 of 50 | Andrea Hodge | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32175D | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 16 of 37 | Paulo Branicio | ZHS352 | PDF (221192 KB) | |
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 | 17 of 30 | Andrea Hodge | 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 | 6 of 20 | OFFICE | |