MSE 404

Spring 2026 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 16-May 6

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 spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
77997	Laboratory	AD3	8:00AM -10:50AM	TR	Ceramics Building	Lin, J TerBush, J Vasudevan, V	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Alloy Design & Performance Section Info: Experiments are performed on aqueous corrosion, identification of oxidation products of titanium alloys, and casting and characterization of binary Al-Si alloys. The course emphasizes alloy design principles, the proper use of instrumentation for techniques such as optical and scanning electron microscopy, electrodynamic polarization, and x-ray diffraction, as well as communication skills, and the importance of safety. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
65491	Laboratory	BA1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Biomaterials Applications Section Info: Subjects covered in lab: mammalian cell culture; in vitro toxicity testing of biomaterials; synthetic skin scaffold fabrication, culture and characterization via histology. Desired background: chemistry/biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
65492	Laboratory	BA2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Biomaterials Applications Section Info: Subjects covered in lab: mammalian cell culture; in vitro toxicity testing of biomaterials; synthetic skin scaffold fabrication, culture and characterization via histology. Desired background: chemistry/biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
65537	Laboratory	BA3	8:00AM -10:50AM	TR	Ceramics Kiln House	Gabrielson, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Biomaterials Applications Section Info: Subjects covered in lab: mammalian cell culture; in vitro toxicity testing of biomaterials; synthetic skin scaffold fabrication, culture and characterization via histology. Desired background: chemistry/biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
71509	Laboratory	NP1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	Ceramics Kiln House	Schimmels, J Shim, M	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Novel Photovoltaics Section Info: Students are introduced to emerging photovoltaic materials through hands-on experiments. Students fabricate and characterize solar cells made of materials such as organometal halide perovskites. Different methods to synthesize/deposit these materials and device architectures are examined. Students then critically examine advantages and challenges associated with integrating new materials into photovoltaics. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
71510	Laboratory	NP2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	Ceramics Kiln House	Schimmels, J Shim, M	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Novel Photovoltaics Section Info: Students are introduced to emerging photovoltaic materials through hands-on experiments. Students fabricate and characterize solar cells made of materials such as organometal halide perovskites. Different methods to synthesize/deposit these materials and device architectures are examined. Students then critically examine advantages and challenges associated with integrating new materials into photovoltaics. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Materials Science & Engineerng department.
65493	Laboratory	PLA	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	Digital Computer Laboratory	Trinkle, D	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Modeling Plasticity Section Info: Predicting plastic behavior from dislocation behavior and interaction in metals. Hands-on experience with popular macroscopic computational materials science and engineering software through project-based learning in molecular simulation (LAMMPS) and discrete dislocation dynamics (ParaDiS). 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.
75841	Laboratory	QS1	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	Materials Science & Eng Bld	Cahill, D Surawar, S	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 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.
75842	Laboratory	QS2	2:00PM -4:50PM	TR	Materials Science & Eng Bld	Cahill, D Surawar, S	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 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.
75843	Laboratory	QS3	8:00AM -10:50AM	TR	Ceramics Building	Cahill, D	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 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.