MSE 404

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Laboratory Studies in Materials Science and Engineering

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 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
66885	Laboratory	CP	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	216 Ceramics Building	Nagel, L	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Ceramic Processing Section Info: The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of ceramics properties and processing. Students will explore aspects of ceramic powders preparation, powder characterization, forming methods, thermal processing, and physical property characterization. Students will explore the interplay between crystal, electronic, chemical, and microstructural degrees of freedom in ceramics. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66897	Laboratory	MAC	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	L440 Digital Computer Laboratory	Schleife, A	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 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.
66895	Laboratory	MIC	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	L440 Digital Computer Laboratory	Schleife, A	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Computational MSE- Microscale Section Info: Hands-on experience with popular microscopic computational materials science and engineering software through project-based learning in electronic structure calculation (Quantum Espresso) and molecular simulation (LAMMPS). Students will also develop proficiency in the command line interface and bash shell scripting. 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.
66886	Laboratory	PC1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	124 Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Polymer Characterization Section Info: Subjects covered in lab include dilute solution viscometry, gel permeation chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, melt rheology, rotational rheometry and gel electrophoresis. 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.
66889	Laboratory	PC2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	124 Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Polymer Characterization Section Info: Subjects covered in lab include dilute solution viscometry, gel permeation chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, melt rheology, rotational rheometry and gel electrophoresis. 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.
66890	Laboratory	PC3	8:00AM -10:50AM	TR	124 Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Polymer Characterization Section Info: Subjects covered in lab include dilute solution viscometry, gel permeation chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, melt rheology, rotational rheometry and gel electrophoresis. 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.
66898	Laboratory	PS1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	124 Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Availability: Closed Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 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	124 Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 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	124 Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 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.
81607	Laboratory	QM1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	116 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Anderson, C	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Quantum Materials Section Info: Module 1: Optically detected magnetic resonance for magnetic field sensing. In this lab module, students will study the optical properties of the negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy (NV-) color center in diamond and use continuous-wave and pulsed optically detected magnetic resonance to sense magnetic fields. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
81608	Laboratory	QM2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	116 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Anderson, C	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Quantum Materials Section Info: Module 1: Optically detected magnetic resonance for magnetic field sensing. In this lab module, students will study the optical properties of the negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy (NV-) color center in diamond and use continuous-wave and pulsed optically detected magnetic resonance to sense magnetic fields. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
81609	Laboratory	QM3	9:30AM -12:20PM	TR	116 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Anderson, C	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Quantum Materials Section Info: Module 1: Optically detected magnetic resonance for magnetic field sensing. In this lab module, students will study the optical properties of the negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy (NV-) color center in diamond and use continuous-wave and pulsed optically detected magnetic resonance to sense magnetic fields. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
81610	Laboratory	QS1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	116 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Anderson, C	Availability: Closed Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 Section Title: Quantum States Section Info: Module 2: Coherent control of quantum states of the NV- defect in diamond. In this lab module, students will study the control of the quantum states of an ensemble of NV- defects in diamond, use pulsed sequences to determine the longitudinal and transverse relaxation times of the defect, and design pulse sequences to control the sensitivity of the NV- defect to temperature and magnetic field. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
81611	Laboratory	QS2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	116 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Anderson, C	Availability: Closed Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 Section Title: Quantum States Section Info: Module 2: Coherent control of quantum states of the NV- defect in diamond. In this lab module, students will study the control of the quantum states of an ensemble of NV- defects in diamond, use pulsed sequences to determine the longitudinal and transverse relaxation times of the defect, and design pulse sequences to control the sensitivity of the NV- defect to temperature and magnetic field. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
81612	Laboratory	QS3	9:30AM -12:20PM	TR	116 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Anderson, C	Availability: Closed Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 Section Title: Quantum States Section Info: Module 2: Coherent control of quantum states of the NV- defect in diamond. In this lab module, students will study the control of the quantum states of an ensemble of NV- defects in diamond, use pulsed sequences to determine the longitudinal and transverse relaxation times of the defect, and design pulse sequences to control the sensitivity of the NV- defect to temperature and magnetic field. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66901	Laboratory	TE1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	113 Ceramics Building	Hoffmann, A	Availability: Closed Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 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	113 Ceramics Building	Hoffmann, A	Availability: Closed Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 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.
66891	Laboratory	TM1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	113 Ceramics Building	Hoffmann, A	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Thin Film Mechanical Proprties Section Info: Introduces seniors and graduate students to the fabrication, analysis, and mechanical properties of thin film materials through hands-on experiments. Covers both the principles and practice of (a) deposition of thin film materials by vacuum evaporation, sputtering, and plasma assisted processes; (b) modification of mechanical properties by thermal reaction, surface treatment, etc.; (c) measurement of key properties including film thickness, microstructure, optical indexes, and internal stress. Methods to optimize the film microstructure and engineering properties via growth techniques are emphasized. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
66892	Laboratory	TM2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	113 Ceramics Building	Hoffmann, A	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Section Title: Thin Film Mechanical Proprties Section Info: Introduces seniors and graduate students to the fabrication, analysis, and mechanical properties of thin film materials through hands-on experiments. Covers both the principles and practice of (a) deposition of thin film materials by vacuum evaporation, sputtering, and plasma assisted processes; (b) modification of mechanical properties by thermal reaction, surface treatment, etc.; (c) measurement of key properties including film thickness, microstructure, optical indexes, and internal stress. Methods to optimize the film microstructure and engineering properties via growth techniques are emphasized. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.