MSE 404

Fall 2025 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 20-Dec 10

Laboratory Studies in Materials Science and Engineering

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Credit: 1.5 hours.

Experiments include direct hands-on investigations or are performed through computational approaches. Laboratory experiences include both fundamental studies as well as investigations on more applied topics.

1.5 undergraduate hours. 1.5 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: MSE 307 and MSE 308 or permission of instructor. Senior standing.

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MSE 404 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
66897	Laboratory	MAC	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	Digital Computer Laboratory	Schleife, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Computational MSE- Macroscale Section Info: Hands-on experience with popular macroscopic computational materials science and engineering software through project-based learning in finite element modeling (OOF2) and phase equilibria calculations (Thermo-Calc). Students will also develop proficiency in data analysis and visualization in MATLAB. The course will prioritize the physical principles underlying the software to confer an understanding of their applicability and limitations, and hands-on immersive praxis to give students the confidence and expertise to independently use these tools. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66898	Laboratory	PS1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	Ceramics Kiln House	Cox, K Gabrielson, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Polymer Synthesis Section Info: Subjects covered in lab include free radical polymerization of styrene, emulsion polymerization of styrene, anionic polymerization of styrene, step growth polymerization of a self-healing polymer, synthesis and fabrication of acid-detecting polymer sensors, fabrication of organic light emitting diodes and fabrication of polymer microspheres for drug delivery applications. Students will gain proficiency in common laboratory techniques as well as experience working in chemical fume hoods and the safe handling of chemical reagents. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66899	Laboratory	PS2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	Ceramics Kiln House	Cox, K Gabrielson, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Polymer Synthesis Section Info: Subjects covered in lab include free radical polymerization of styrene, emulsion polymerization of styrene, anionic polymerization of styrene, step growth polymerization of a self-healing polymer, synthesis and fabrication of acid-detecting polymer sensors, fabrication of organic light emitting diodes and fabrication of polymer microspheres for drug delivery applications. Students will gain proficiency in common laboratory techniques as well as experience working in chemical fume hoods and the safe handling of chemical reagents. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66900	Laboratory	PS3	8:00AM -10:50AM	TR	Ceramics Kiln House	Cox, K Gabrielson, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Polymer Synthesis Section Info: Subjects covered in lab include free radical polymerization of styrene, emulsion polymerization of styrene, anionic polymerization of styrene, step growth polymerization of a self-healing polymer, synthesis and fabrication of acid-detecting polymer sensors, fabrication of organic light emitting diodes and fabrication of polymer microspheres for drug delivery applications. Students will gain proficiency in common laboratory techniques as well as experience working in chemical fume hoods and the safe handling of chemical reagents. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66901	Laboratory	TE1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	Ceramics Building	Busch, R Zhao, Z van der Zande, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Thin Film Electrical Proprties Section Info: Introduce seniors and new graduate students to the electrical properties of thin film materials and semiconductors through hands-on experiments. Covers both the principles and measurements of (a) thin-film resistance; (b) modification of electrical properties by thermal reaction; (c) thermoelectric effect; (d) carrier mobility and Hall effect. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66902	Laboratory	TE2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	Ceramics Building	Busch, R Zhao, Z van der Zande, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Thin Film Electrical Proprties Section Info: Introduce seniors and new graduate students to the electrical properties of thin film materials and semiconductors through hands-on experiments. Covers both the principles and measurements of (a) thin-film resistance; (b) modification of electrical properties by thermal reaction; (c) thermoelectric effect; (d) carrier mobility and Hall effect. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.