Ceram/Glass/Matls/Biomatls Egr

This course provides technical information concerning the raw materials; processing; microstructure; properties and applications of the principal types of refractories and high-temperature insulations. Technological and engineering factors pertinent to manufacture; process design and control and design of refractory and insulation systems are presented. An understanding of current practice is used as a basis for recognizing refractory needs for design and applications; and areas for research and development of materials for future applications.

Porcelain enamels are chemically durable ceramic coatings on metals designed to resist corrosion; extend vessel lifetimes; and provide a sanitary; smooth; and non-reactive surface. This course introduces the formulation; characterization; and problems associated with the use of porcelain enamels.

The focus of this course is the foundations of linear optics leading to detailed exploration of electronic and vibrational processes in different materials and photonics. Advanced topics include femtosecond laser pulses and THz spectroscopy. Format consists of lectures and hands-on laboratory for research/measurements.

The science and engineering of creating materials; functional structures and devices on the nanometer scale. Carbon nanotubes; nanocrystals; quantum dots; nanoscale films and composites; properties of materials as a function of size; self-assembly. Molecular engineering; bionanotechnology; devices and applications.

The skeleton contains 206 bones that provide strength and rigidity yet allow flexibility. However; bone can fail as a result of both disease and insult. In this course we study the hierarchical structure of bone; how disease affects it and; subsequently; its repair both medically and surgically. Offered every year.