CEMS 200Special Topics
Credits 2-4
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
Alfred University · Courses
CEMS
55 courses with the subject CEMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CEMS 203Introduction to Ceramic Powder Processing3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 203LLaboratory-Intro Cer Powd Proc
Credits 0
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 204Thermodynamics of Materials
Credits 4 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 214Structure and Properties of Materials3
This course introduces the student to the relationships between the various levels of structure (electronic; atomic; crystal; microstructure and macrostructure) in a material and the influence of structure on properties and performance. The influence of structure on mechanical; electrical; optical; thermal and magnetic properties are discussed in the context of bonding; defects; crystal; micro and macrostructure. A significant aspect is the emphasis on the raw materials from which fuels; engineering polymers; ceramics and metals are derived. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 215Microscopy and Microstructural Characterization3
335 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 215LLaboratory-Microstruct Charact
Credits 0
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 216Bonding and Structure of Materials3
CEMS 235 or MECH 320 3-4
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 235Thermodynamics of Materials4
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics; equilibrium; and thermochemistry relevant to materials systems. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 237Thermal Processes in Materials4
CEMS 314 or CEMS 316 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 251Mechanics of Materials
This course is an introduction to the nature of forces acting on solid deformable bodies and the stresses and strains generated by those forces. It includes analysis of reactions of rigid bodies to simple loads from first principles and through finite element software. We apply these principles to mechanical testing of materials and engineering design. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 300Special Topics
This course covers topics which are not ordinarily covered in detail in the general curriculum; but are either current areas of faculty research or areas of current or future industrial interest. Credits 1-4
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 305Computational Materials2
Computers have the capability of solving problems in ways that the human mind cannot and as a result they have the capability of radically speeding up the process of material discovery. In this course we will cover simulation and artificial intelligence techniques for discovering new materials. Credits 2
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 314Ceramic Processing Principles3
Ceramic processing and fabrication is discussed in terms of scientific principles and engineering unit operations. Topics include the beneficiation and characterization of raw materials; colloidal behavior and rheology; additives; particle packing; mixing; forming processes; drying; and sintering. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 316Chemical Processing in Ceramics3
This course provides the knowledge and working understanding of the chemical facts and principles involved in the synthesis of raw materials and the chemical fabrication techniques used in current industrial practice. The discussion focuses attention on both oxide and non- oxide ceramics involved in high-performance structural and electronic applications. The design of chemical processes is emphasized in assignments. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 317Sintering3
This course covers solid-state; liquid-phase; viscous-phase; and reactive sintering in terms of mechanisms; grain growth; impurity segregation and grain boundaries; microstructural evolution; and microstructure related properties. Oxide and non-oxide materials and experimental methods are also discussed. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 318Refractories3
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. Credits 3 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 322Introduction to Glass Science3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 325Glass Laboratory2
Sub-Total Credits 5 Plus at least 9 credits from the following list: Course Code Title Credits
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 325LLaboratory-Glass Lab
Credits 0
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 326Natural Glasses3
Project focused research around the topic of Natural glasses; from literature research; to characterization or synthesis in the lab; to evaluation and writing of a scientific paper. Depth will depend on the students’ background and the composition of the class. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 326LNatural Glasses Lab
Students will gain understanding in methods such as SEM; XRD; XRF; spectroscopes (Raman; IR; optical); and characterization by DSC; viscosity; mechanical strength;…Students will characterize natural glasses for their composition; structure; and properties. The aim of this class is teaching students to learn how to work independently on a research project; setting up an experimental study design; conducting experiments; evaluating data and presenting the data to share with audience in and outside the field of research. Credits 0
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 328Industrial Glass and Coatings on Glass3
The material covered in this lecture-based course include (1) glass markets; applications; and processing; (2) coatings on glass; processing; properties; and functionality; and (3) current topics in the glass industry. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 334Introduction to Polymers3
An introduction to the polymeric materials for engineering and industrial use that studies the fundamental classes; processing; properties; and uses of polymeric materials. In addition to the major polymers; specialty polymers for biological; electrical; and high-performance uses are discussed. Necessary organic nomenclature is covered. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 336Physical Metallurgy I3
Introduction to the physical and mechanical properties of metals with an emphasis on relating structure to properties. Strength; toughness; ductility; dislocations; phase diagrams; alloying; phase transformations; strengthening mechanisms; heat treatment; and solidification in metal systems. Processing and properties of plain carbon steels. Overview of forming and joining methods. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 342Thermal and Mechanical Properties4
This course is an in introduction to the thermal and mechanical behavior of materials; including ceramics; glasses; metals; and polymers. Properties considered include strength; elastic modulus; hardness; toughness; thermal stresses; heat capacity and enthalpy; thermal conductivity; and thermal expansion. Heat transfer is also covered. Discussion includes the effects on thermal and mechanical properties structure (atomic scale and microstructure); processing; and temperature. Credits 4
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 344Properties II: Electrical Magnetic and Optical4
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 347Spectroscopy2
This course introduces spectroscopic techniques used to characterize the atomic structure of materials. Lectures focus on the fundamental physical/chemical phenomena associated with the various techniques; their practical application; and the interpretation of the resultant spectra. Capabilities and limitations of the various techniques are discussed. Laboratory exercises consist of hands-on characterization of the bulk and surface structure of various materials via the spectroscopic techniques discussed in lecture. Credits 2
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 347LLaboratory-Spectroscopy
Credits 0
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 349X-ray Characterization2
This course; which includes a laboratory; introduces x-ray techniques used to characterize materials. Junior standing. Credits 2
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 349LLaboratory-X-Ray Charact
Credits 0
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 352Electroceramics3
A survey of ceramics that are used for their electrical; magnetic; optical and piezoelectric functions including discussion of their design; composition; critical properties; processing techniques and applications. Categories include insulators; ceramic superconductors; capacitors; resistors; gas sensors; thermistors; varistors; piezoelectric; magnetic and electro-optic ceramics. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 368Introduction to Bioengineering3
CEMS 465 or CEMS 468 3 CHEM 310, CHEM 315, or CHEM 316 3 Sub-Total Credits 16 Plus 2 courses from the following list: Course Code Title Credits
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 397Glassartengine2
This is an interdisciplinary course between glass engineering students and glass art students. The course is taught by various faculty across both areas combining both technologies and philosophies to foster collaborations yielding unknown results. (Studio elective for art students; Technical Elective for engineering students.) May be repeated for credit up to a total of 8 credit hours. Credits 2
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit up to a total of 8 credit hours.
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 400Special Topics
This course covers topics which are not ordinarily covered in detail in the general curriculum; but are either current areas of faculty research or areas of current or future industrial interest. Credits 1-4 CEMS 408
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 409Methods for Fourier Transform Infrared
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 410Advanced Ceramic Processing
) This course provides knowledge of important relevant issues on the synthesis and processing of advanced materials - discussing materials synthesis and processing through several different techniques; including solid freeform fabrication; laser processing of materials; wet chemical processing; electrohydrodynamic processing; materials consolidation; vapor deposition processing; etc. Credits 3 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 411Science of Whitewares3
The science and technology of whitewares (i.e.; primarily stonewares and porcelains) covering mineralogy; raw material characterization; mixing; rheology and plasticity; forming processes; drying; firing; phase equilibria; thermal stress evolution; microstructural characterization; physical properties; and glazing. This course provides students with a fundamental basis for analyzing problems encountered in whitewares production so that general knowledge can be used to solve specific problems. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 415Porcelain Enamels3
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. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 420Optics and Photonics3
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. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 423Mass Transport in Glasses and Melts3
A thorough discussion of the fundamentals of diffusion processes; which will be followed by discussion of ionic diffusion and ion exchange; gas diffusion; viscosity; ionic conductivity and dielectric relaxation; mechanical relaxation; chemical durability; and weathering in glasses; glass- ceramics; and melts. The effects of both atomistic structure and morphology will be discussed for each of these topics. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 426Advanced Glass Science3
This course covers advanced topics in glass and related fields which are not ordinarily covered in the general curriculum; but are either current areas of faculty research interest or areas of current or anticipated industrial or academic interest. Examples of possible topics include; but are not limited to; rare elements in glasses; non-silicate oxide glasses; halides in glasses; chalcogenide glasses; sol-gel processing; specialized experimental methods; such as neutron and or x- ray diffraction spectra; characterization of glasses; biological applications of glass; glass-ceramics; computer modeling of glass structure; natural glasses; and other topics which correspond to interests of the students and faculty. This course may occasionally be taught by visiting faculty in areas of their specialization. Readings from the literature will normally be a significant component of this course. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 428Structure & Properties of Optical Glasses
Advanced structure-property correlation of complex glass systems; especially for optical applications will be covered. A special focus are transition metal and rare earth element dopants and ligand field theory and optical spectroscopy. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 437Characterization of Glass and Ceramic
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 438Nanotechnology3
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. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 446Mechanics of Composites3
MEGR Technical Electives 3 Sub-Total Credits 9
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 450Independent Study1-3
Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Senior standing and approved Plan of Study required. Credits 1-3 414
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 460Biology for Engineers3
Sub-Total Credits 7-8 334 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 465Biocompatibility4
This course focuses on the application of materials to restoring human anatomy which has been compromised due to disease or trauma. This lecture series looks at how synthetic and natural materials restore body function and how they interact with host tissues; including materials science; surface interactions; and medical procedures. Credits 4
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 466Skeletal Tissue
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. Credits 3
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 468Biomedical Materials3
Sub-Total Credits 16 (*RI include: BIOL 324, BIOL 400) CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Biology majors complete 12 credits of quantitative reasoning and natural science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 40
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 472Machine Learning Applications in Battery
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 472LMachine Learning Applications in Battery
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 480Thesis
An independent research project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. Taken twice for a total of 4.00 semester credit hours of thesis. Senior standing required. Credits 2 415 CEMS 484
- Subject
- CEMS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
CEMS 501Solid State Physics3
Sub-Total Credits 8
- Subject
- CEMS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
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