Courses - Spring 2027
ENMA165
Introduction to Programming with Python
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Credit only granted for: ENEE140 or ENMA165.
Introduces concepts of computer programming using Python from the point-of-view of engineers and scientists (as opposed to computer science). Students will learn the fundamentals of writing and implementing code, and exposed to practical aspects of programming as may be relevant to their studies and careers in the materials field. Topics/activities of note include data management and analysis, laboratory-related scripting, simple automation, and introduction to computational materials concepts.
ENMA300
Introduction to Materials Engineering
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENES100; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in PHYS260; and permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Corequisite: MATH241.
Recommended: PHYS261 .
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Mechanical Engineering department, or ENGR-Chemical Engineering department, or ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Cross-listed with: ENME382.
Credit only granted for: ENMA300 or ENME382.
Structure of materials, chemical composition, phase transformations, corrosion and mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and related materials. Materials selection in engineering applications.
ENMA301
Modern Materials Engineering
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in ENMA300.
Five topical areas will be presented, each leading up to specific applications that have recently come to market or are currently experiencing heavy research and development. The goal of each module will be to introduce the basic materials science principles necessary to understand these new areas.
ENMA312
Experimental Methods in Materials Science
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENMA300.
Corequisite: ENMA460.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Introduction to experimental methods in materials characterization; synthesis of colloidal nanoparticles; X-ray diffraction and light scattering; optical microscopy; thermal conductivity and expansion; electrical measurements; heat capacity; computational materials design.
ENMA410
Materials for Energy I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in ENMA300; and permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Credit only granted for: ENMA410 or ENMA489H.
Formerly: ENMA489H.
The goal is to demonstrate the role of materials in solving one of the most critical socio-economic issues of our time, affordable and sustainable energy. There will be a discussion of U.S. and global energy and related environmental issues. Topics covered include: fuel cells and batteries (electrochemical energy conversion and storage); catalysts and membrane separations (fossil fuel and biomass energy conversion); and nuclear fuels.
ENMA427
Materials at the Extremes
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENMA300.
Restriction: permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
This course will provide a study into materials in extreme environments through lectures, detailed real-life case studies and demonstrations. The main objective of this course is to apply your knowledge of materials science and the role it plays in combating the failure modes caused by extreme environments. This course is designed to guide students through an understanding of what defines an extreme environment and how materials are being designed to address these conditions.
ENMA434
Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: MATH241 and PHYS270.
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Provides engineering students with a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics and its practical applications in the field of materials science. This course will equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to harness the principles of quantum mechanics in their pursuit of innovative solutions in materials science and engineering.
ENMA460
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PHYS271, PHYS270, and MATH241.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher; and must be in the Engineering: Materials Science program or Physics program.
Cross-listed with: PHYS431.
Credit only granted for: ENMA460 or PHYS431.
Additional information: Materials Engineering students take ENMA460 and Physics students take PHYS431.
Classes of materials; introduction to basic ideal and real materials' behavior including mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic and optical responses of materials; importance of microstructure in behavior. One application of each property will be discussed in detail.
ENMA461
Thermodynamics of Materials
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENMA300.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Thermodynamic aspects of materials; basic concepts and their application in design and processing of materials and systems. Topics include: energy, entropy, adiabatic and isothermal processes, internal and free energy, heat capacity, phase equilibria and surfaces and interfaces.
ENMA464
Environmental Effects on Engineering Materials
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENMA300. Or permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department; and permission of instructor.
Introduction to the phenomena associated with the resistance of materials to damage under severe environmental conditions. Oxidation, corrosion, stress corrosion, corrosion fatigue and radiation damage are examined from the point of view of mechanism and influence on the properties of materials. Methods of corrosion protection and criteria for selection of materials for use in radiation environments.
ENMA465
Microprocessing Materials
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENMA300.
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Credit only granted for: ENMA363, ENMA489B, or ENMA465.
Formerly: ENMA363.
Micro and nanoscale processing of materials. Emphasis on thin film processing for advanced technologies.
ENMA470
Materials Selection for Engineering Design
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Credit only granted for: ENMA 470 or ENMA 489O.
Formerly: ENMA 489O.
Students will learn about materials classes, properties, limitations and applications and the methodology of materials selection in engineering design.
ENMA486
Seminar in Materials Science and Engineering
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Engineering: Materials Science program.
Current research in materials science and engineering and related fields. The lectures are presented by scientists and engineers from academia, national laboratory, US government, etc., in the format of seminars.
ENMA489E
Selected Topics in Engineering Materials; Chemistry for Energy and Sustainability
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with ENMA489E. Credit only granted for CHEM498E or ENMA489E.
ENMA490
Materials Design
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENMA487.
Restriction: Senior standing.
Capstone design course. Students work in teams on projects evaluating a society or industry based materials problem and then design and evaluate a strategy to minimize or eliminate the problem; includes written and oral presentations.
Class meets in Clark Hall Innovation lab, Bay area 5 and 6.
ENMA499
Independent Undergraduate Research
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
ENMA620
Polymer Physics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
The thermodynamics, structure, morphology and properties of polymers. Developing an understanding of the relationships between theory and observed behavior in polymeric materials.
ENMA661
Kinetics of Reactions in Materials
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: ENMA660.
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
The theory of thermally activated processes in solids as applied to diffusion, nucleation and interface motion. Cooperative and diffusionless transformations. Applications selected from processes such as allotropic transformations, precipitation, martensite formation, solidification, ordering, and corrosion.
ENMA664
Advanced Environmental Effects on Engineering Materials
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Credit only granted for: ENMA664 or ENMA698K.
Formerly: ENMA698K.
Introduction to the phenomena associated with the resistance of materials to damage under severe environmental conditions. Oxidation, corrosion, stress corrosion, corrosion fatigue and radiation damage are examined from the point of view of mechanism and influence on the properties of materials. Methods of corrosion protection and criteria for selection of materials for use in radiation related environments.
ENMA671
Defects in Materials
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering department.
Fundamental aspects of point (electronic and atomic) defects, dislocations, and surfaces and interfaces in materials. Defect interactions, defect models, and effects of zero, one and two dimensional defects on material behavior.
ENMA688
Seminar in Materials Science and Engineering
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
ENMA698
Special Problems in Materials Science and Engineering
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
ENMA797
Independent Study
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
This course is designed to provide students with a directed independent study course in order to prepare the scholarly paper required for the master's degree without thesis degree option.
ENMA799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
ENMA898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
ENMA899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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