MSE 480

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

(MATSE 380) Introduction to the chemistry and physics of surfaces and interfaces, with emphasis on behavior in liquid media; major areas include surface composition, surface and interfacial forces, colloidal stability and flocculation, and amphiphilic molecules

3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One of MSE 401, CHEM 442, PHYS 427, an equivalent undergraduate course in thermodynamics or physical chemistry or consent of instructor.