Certificate in Materials Science - Materials Science PHYC 3303   Materials Science
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course emphasizes understanding the principles behind materials' physical properties, such as thermal and mechanical stability, and electrical and optical properties. Materials discussed include liquid crystals, perfect crystals, defective solids, polymers and glasses. Applications, such as the use of materials in displays, gas sensors, and lasers, are discussed.
NOTES: This course holds lectures together with CHEM 3305. CHEM 3305 has a lab and PHYC 3303 has a major term paper.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: CHEM 1012.03, and PHYC 3200.03 (can be co-requisite) or (CHEM 2301.03 and CHEM 2304.03) or (ERTH 2001.03 and ERTH 2002.03)
EXCLUSIONS: CHEM 3305.03