Undergraduate Level 100 Courses
Contemporary Issues in Materials Sciences
A student-centered, discovery-oriented, laboratory-based science course dealing with fundamentals and basic quantitative aspects of materials sciences and the materials industry where they interface with biology and medicine. Students learn about opportunities within materials and hear from materials entrepreneurs.
Environmental Science and Business
Physical and chemical sciences and technologies for consumers and business persons to deal intelligently in protecting the health of themselves, their workers and the environment. Fundamental chemical principles are discussed in the context of the air and water pollution, and its remediation, assessment of health risks, use/safe handling and disposal of hazardous industrial chemicals/wastes.
Undergraduate Level 200 Courses
Properties of Materials
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
The molecular structure and morphologies of materials with a focus on soft materials. A foundation is provided for understanding the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties and behavior of materials. Production processes and applications are also examined.
Materials Seminar
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Discussions and presentations on materials, processes and products. Students learn to interrelate knowledge from all forms of materials, their processing and applications. Outside speakers, faculty and student lectures will provide an
overview of the continuity from course to course in the Materials and Textiles Programs.
Biology for Engineers
A survey of tissue properties and tissue-materials interactions for materials students. The concept of biocompatibility will be explored. The functions of the clotting system, of macrophage action and of the immune system will be covered.
Microscopy
Various microscopic techniques in fiber identification and structure, composition of blends, physical, chemical, and biological conditions of fibers and yarns. Students are taught the principles of various microscopic and photomicroscopic techniques—scanning electron, optical, polarized light, atomic force, and so on—as well as introduced to the principles of image analysis.
Experiential Learning
Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing; permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see selection of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Undergraduate Level 300 Courses
Textile Structures and Properties
Prerequisite: MTX 105, upper-division standing
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
A study of the design, properties of yarns and fabric structures. A foundation is provided for understanding the physical, chemical and mechanical properties and behavior of fibrous structures. An engineering approach to textile structures will be presented.
Materials Processing I
Prerequisite: TES105, Upper-division standing
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
The thermodynamics and kinetics of melt, solid and vapor-phase processing of materials. Relationships between processing parameters and structure. Applications to casting, forming, powder processing, molding, extrusion, spinning, rolling and forging.
Electrical and Optical Properties of Materials
Prerequisite(s) MTX 201 ,Upper-division standing
An introduction to the electronic and optical properties of materials including inorganic, organic and polymeric insulators, semiconductors and metals. A survey of applications in optical and electronic devices.
Materials Analysis
Prerequisites: MTX 201, Upper-division standing
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
An introduction to the analytical methods for characterizing materials. Instrumentation to determine chemical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of materials are considered. Process/product evaluation by physical, chemical and microscopic methods are also discussed with help of case studies.
Statistical Quality Control
Prerequisite: MTX 105, Upper-division standing
The vision of never-ending improvement in quality. Statistical quality control charts are developed for implementing and maintaining economic control of processes. Diagnostic techniques for determining faults are explored.
Soft Materials and Fluids
Prerequisite: TES201, Upper-division standing
The properties, structures and rheology of soft condensed matter such as polymer melts, colloids, gels, liquid crystals and amphiphiles. Basic properties of soft materials are discussed. A wide range of applications of soft matter is exemplified. These real world products include detergent, paints, plastics, personal care products, food and gels.
Textile Technology
A course designed for Textile Design students that covers the theory and procedures employed in the processing of raw materials into yarns and fabrics, including natural and manufactured fibers.
Seminar
Prerequisite: Upper-division standingSeminar
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Discussions and presentations on materials, processes and products. Students learn to interrelate knowledge from all forms of materials, their processing and applications. Outside speakers, faculty and student lectures will provide an
overview of the continuity from course to course in the Materials and Textiles Programs.
Undergraduate Level 400 Courses
Materials Processing II
Prerequisite: Upper-Division Standing
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
An introduction to processing methods for the electronics industry as a new paradigm of how things are made. Production of electronic products, semiconductors, production of silicon wafers, integrated circuits (IC), thin film deposition, IC component connection, productivity and quality improvement are also discussed
Advanced Materials and Composites
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing
Processes used for producing functionally advanced and intelligent fibrous materials: Lamination, coating, flocking, wet layup, resin transfer molding, sheet molding, pultrusion, and filament winding. Also studied are resins for coating, adhesives and polymeric matrices, and reinforcing fibrous structures and preforms such as prepreg, fabrics, 3-D woven fabrics, nonwovens, nanofibers, braided and knotted structures. Properties of the resulting structures and their application areas such as nanocomposites, biological fibrous composites, medical, military, and other industrial and functional products are considered.
Computer Applications in Materials
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
A survey of computer applications and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems in processing. The course covers automatic process control, quality monitoring, and manufacturing data acquisition supported by microprocessors and personal computers. Course involves extensive hands on assignments using MS-DOS, Spreadsheet (LOTUS 1-2-3 ), word processing, business graphics, databases, and BASIC programming software.
Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Materials
Prerequisites: MTX 201, 301
2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
An introduction to advanced composite materials employing fiber reinforcement. Also studied are resins for polymeric matrices, reinforcing fibers, and properties of the resulting structures. Manufacturing techniques and testing of composite materials are examined. Meets with TET 517.
Manufacturing Facilities Design
Prerequisite: Senior standing
A study of the design of a new manufacturing plant. General consideration is given to plant design and layout installation, plant service functions, and engineering economy related to plant engineering. New manufacturing methods and processes in industry are surveyed. Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) concepts and practices are considered in developing layouts of theoretical process- and/or product oriented plants. Service facilities design is also considered.
Managing Technology
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Understanding the impact of technology on manufacturing and society. The course analyzes the effects of technology on society and various business functions, such as product design, manufacturing processes, marketing strategies, and research and development. Topics include technical innovation, entrepreneurship, and patent protection. Ethical issues related to technology, including product liability, industrial espionage, and the environment, are discussed.
Biological and Biomedical Materials
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
Biomedical materials are synthetic materials working in a biological system. This requires an understanding of the similarities and differences between biological and synthetic materials and of the wide range of reactions between them.
Advanced Electronic Properties
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
An introduction to conducting and semiconducting properties of inorganic, organic and composite materials. Applications of the concepts to various electronic devices, including microelectronics, batteries, fuel cells, antennae, sensors and actuators, are also discussed.
Materials Selection and Design
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
A project-based integrative course taking a component through design, materials selection, finite element analysis, prototyping and testing. Students will use CAD and FEM programs and materials selection systems.
Senior Project
Prerequisite: Upper division standing
Exposure to and experience in timely research and development projects either in the laboratory or a real world settingat companies in the area. Most but not all topics will be in the area of textile sciences: (a) Product Design and Analysis or Reverse Engineering; (b) Plant Design, Marketing, Business Strategy Research based on library
work; (c) supervised lab intensive project; (d) Directed/Independent Study with Industrial Internship.
Design for Function
A case study in the development of soft materials that have engineering designs to provide specific properties. Examples include dome structures, geotextiles, bullet-proof vest, artificial turf, and medical fabrics. The courses correlates properties of materials, engineering principles in processing, and the design of structures with the desired properties for a particular functional use.
Independent Study
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the disciplines course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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