MSE 200Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials
or MSE 201 Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
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MSE
95 courses with the subject MSE, 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.
MSE 201Structure and Properties of Engineering Material
Other Restricted Electives - Group B
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 255Experimental Methods for Structural Analysis of2
Materials (2 credit hours) Principles and application of basic techniques for characterizing the structure of materials at different length scales. Optical microscopy, electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic methods applied to metals, ceramics, polymers and semiconducting materials. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Corequisite
- MSE 201
MSE 260Mathematical Methods for Materials Engineers (3
hours) Use of MATLAB programming environment to illustrate and discuss principles and applications of analytical and numerical mathematical methods that are central to materials science and engineering. Data plotting, curve fitting, complex numbers and series, Fourier series and transforms, numerical integration and differentiation, linear algebra and matrix manipulation, initial and boundary value problems, numerical solution to ordinary differential equations and transport simulation through the use of partial differential equations. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Corequisite
- MA 242
MSE 270Materials Science and Engineering Seminar (1
hours) This course surveys the field of materials science and engineering and introduces students to contemporary issues. Job and career opportunities at the BS and graduate degree levels are presented. Students are introduced to opportunities for laboratory assistant jobs in the MSE department, summer internships, co-ops and summer research experiences at NCSU and other institutions. Students will learn to prepare effective resumes, technical reports and oral presentations. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Corequisite
- MSE 201
MSE 290Special Topics in Materials Science Engineering (1-4
hours) Offered as needed to present new or special Materials Science and Engineering subject matter. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 300Structure of Materials at the Nanoscale ()3
This course covers the structure of materials at the nanometer scale. Structure includes the periodic arrangements of atoms and ions in crystalline solids, the amorphous networks of atoms, ions, and molecules in glassy materials, and the molecular structure of polymeric and biological materials. The typical means of characterizing nanostructure are also reviewed. Finally, the course will introduce the structure of novel nanomaterials like nanotubes, buckyballs and self assembled monolayers. P: C or better in MSE 201 or MSE 200 Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 301Introduction to Thermodynamics of Materials (3
hours) Review of classical thermodynamics and thermodynamic relationships. Use of statistical methods of describe entropy and other thermodynamic properties. Description of vapor-, liquid-, and solid-phase equilibrium in unary and other multicomponent material systems. Treatment of ideal and nonideal solution behavior in inorganic alloys and organic polymers. Application of gas-phase reaction kinetics and identification of the criteria required for reaction equilbria. better in MA 242 Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- C or better in [MSE 201, MSE 200 or BME 209] and C- or
MSE 320Introduction to Defects in Solids ()3
Classification of defects as point, line, surface or volume types. Geometrical and crystallographic aspects of defects. Defects in metallic, ionic and covalently bonded crystal structures. Physical, chemical, electronic and magnetic aspects of defects. Field quantities and forces associated with defects. Novel defects in nanostructured materials and semicrystalline materials. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- C or better in MSE 201
MSE 335Experimental Methods for Analysis of2
Hours Material Properties 4 Technical Elective (p. 2) 3 GEP Requirement (https://catalog.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/gep- 3 4 category-requirements/) 2 Hours 17 4 Spring Semester 3 MSE 355 Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties 3 of Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 355Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of3
3 Materials 1 NE 205 Thermodynamics for Nuclear Engineering 3 3 TE 303 Thermodynamics for Textile Engineers 3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 360Kinetic Processes in Materials ()3
Types, mechanisms, and kinetics of solid state phase transformations are covered with selected applications to all classes of materials. Mechanisms of diffusion and techniques for diffusion calculations are presented. The role of surface energy and strain in the evolution of structure during transformation is presented. Phenomena at different size scales (atomic, nano, micro) are described relative to the evolution of structure during transformation. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MA 341 and MSE 301
MSE 370Microstructure of Inorganic Materials3
17
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 380Microstructure of Organic Materials3
Nanomaterials Concentration Elective (p. 2) 3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 409Nuclear Materials3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 420Mechanical Properties of Materials ()3
Basic concepts for mechanical properties of materials, elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity, rubber elasticity, strengthening mechanisms, creep, fracture and fatigue. Includes metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Describes mechanical properties for nanostructured materials and biomaterials. Typically offered in Fall only Graduate Catalog 1311
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 370 and MSE 380
MSE 423Introduction to Materials Engineering Design (1
hours) Materials selection in engineering design involving lecture, cooperative and problem-based learning techniques. Course stresses creative thinking, problem solving methodology, interdependence of design with analysis and evaluation, teamwork and sharpening of communication skills. Real industrial problems are introduced which are analyzed by student teams. This a half-semester course. The classroom lectures end at mid-semester. In the second half of the semester, student teams develop a proposal which is submitted to the industrial sponsors at the end of the semester. The proposal defines future work to be conducted under MSE 470. Senior standing in MSE. Typically offered in Fall only MSE 440/MSE 540 Processing of Metallic Materials (3 credit hours) Fundamental concepts of solidification and their application to foundry and welding practices; metal forming concepts applied to forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, and sheet forming operations; machining mechanisms and methods; powder metallurgy;advanced processing methods including rapid solidification and mechanical alloying. Credit for both MSE 440 and MSE 540 is not allowed Typically offered in Fall only MSE 445/MSE 545 Ceramic Processing (3 credit hours) Ceramic processing of powders includes powder synthesis, characterization, mixing, and size reduction. Theoretical aspects include particle packing, particles in suspension, and some aspects of surface chemistry. Forming methods include compaction, casting, and extrusion. Firing and sintering are examined. Credit for both MSE 445 and MSE 545 is not allowed Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Senior standing in MSE MSE 360 and MSE 370. Corequisite: MSE 420 MSE 370
MSE 440/540 Processing of Metallic Materials3
3 MSE 445/545 Ceramic Processing 3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 445/545 Ceramic Processing3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 455/555 Polymer Technology and Engineering3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 456/556 Composite Materials3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 460/560 Microelectronic Materials3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 465Introduction to Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials Electives (choose 2 courses) (p. ) MSE Processing Elective (choose 1 course) (p. 2) Technical Elective (choose 1 course) (p. 2)
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 470Materials Science and Engineering Senior Design
Project (3 credit hours) Design project in materials science and engineering requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work in groups with a faculty adviser on problems submitted by local industrial sponsors or emerging research issues that represent the major specialty areas including ceramics, metals, polymers, or electronic materials. Typically offered in Spring only MSE 480/MSE 580 Materials Forensics and Degradation (3 credit hours) Covers principles and prevention of the degradation of materials. The topics will include dissolution of polymer and ceramic materials, electrochemical corrosion, oxidation of metals and polymers, degradation of polymers, friction and wear, degradation of electrical device components, bio-deterioration of materials, and failure analysis. The general practice in failure analysis will be applied to a variety of case studies to illustrate important failure mechanisms. Credit will not be given for both MSE 480 and MSE 580. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 423 MSE 370 and MSE 380
MSE 480Materials Forensics and Degradation
Nanomaterials Concentration Courses
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 485Biomaterials3
MSE/ECE/PY Solid State Solar and Thermal Energy Harvesting 3 489
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 489Solid State Solar and Thermal Energy Harvesting3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 490Special Topics in Materials Science and1-4
126 Engineering
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 495Materials Engineering Projects (department3
approval required)
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 500Modern Concepts in Materials Science
MSE(NE) 509 Nuclear Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 509Nuclear Materials3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 531Physical Metallurgy I
MSE(MAE) 539 Advanced Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 539Advanced Materials
Total Hours 12 biotechnology (Certificate) 1
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 540Processing of Metallic Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 545Ceramic Processing
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 555Polymer Technology and Engineering ()3
Classes of commercially important polymers, advanced topics in phase behavior, viscoelasticity, fracture and ultimate properties of polymers; polymer rheology, and processing; design of polymeric materials. Credit for both MSE 455 and MSE 555 is not allowed. Typically offered in Spring only MSE 556/MSE 456 Composite Materials (3 credit hours) The course covers the basic principles underlying properties of composite materials as related to the properties of individual constituents and their interactions. Polymer, metal and ceramic matrix composites are included. Property averaging and micromechanics of composites are covered at an introductory level. Emphasis is placed on design and processing of composite systems to yield desired combinations of properties. Credit for both MSE 456 and MSE 556 is not allowed. Typically offered in Spring and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 424 or equivalent MSE 420
MSE 556Composite Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 560Microelectronic Materials Science and Technology
MSE(TC) 561 Organic Chemistry of Polymers
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 561Organic Chemistry Of Polymers
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 565Introduction to Nanomaterials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 566Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Materials (3
credit hours) The course covers mechanical behavior that is unique to nanostructured materials ¿ typically nanocrystalline metals and alloys. The various methods for processing nanostructured materials will be presented, emphasizing those that are suitable for mechanical property studies. The thermal stability of nanocrystalline microstructures will be covered and strategies for inhibiting grain growth described. Mechanical testing methods for uniaxial loading, creep, fracture and fatigue will be covered. Testing methods will also be discussed in context with structure-property relations, deformation mechanisms and failure modes. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate even years MSE 576/MIE 576 Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization I (3 credit hours) First course in a two-course entrepreneurship sequence focusing on opportunities for technology commercialization. Evaluation of commercialization of technologies in the context of new business startups. Emphasis is placed on creating value through technology portfolio evaluation and fundamentals of technology-based new business startups. This includes development of value propositions and strong technology-product-market linkages. The process based approach is appropriate for new business startup as well as entrepreneurship in existing organizations through spinoffs, licensing, or new product development. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 500 or an instructor approved equivalent.
MSE 575Polymer Technology and Engineering
MSE(BUS) 576 Technology Evaluation and Commercialization Concepts MSE(BUS) 577 High Technology Entrepreneurship MSE(BUS) 578 Implementing Technology Commercialization Strategies
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 576Technology Entrepreneurship and
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 577Technology Entrepreneurship and
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 580Materials Forensics and Degradation
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 589Solid State Solar and Thermal Energy Harvesting3
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 591Special Topics In Materials Science and Engineering (1-4
credit hours) Topics of current interest in Materials Science and Engineering not covered in existing courses. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 601Seminar ()1
Reports and discussion of special topics in materials science and engineering and allied fields. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 685Master's Supervised Teaching ()1-3
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
MSE 690Master's Examination ()1-9
For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
MSE 693Master's Supervised Research ()1-9
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
MSE 695Master's Thesis Research ()1-9
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
MSE 696Summer Thesis Research ()1
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
MSE 699Master's Thesis Preparation ()1-9
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full- time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
MSE 701Diffusion and Mass Transport Processes in Solids
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 702Defects In Solids ()3
Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 500
MSE 703Interaction of Electrons with Materials ()3
This course reviews basic interaction of electrons with solids through the free electron theory, quantum mechanics and quantum phenomena, and band theory. The course provides a practical foundation for understanding of electrical behavior of metals, semiconductors, dielectrics and non-crystalline materials and how this behavior relates to structure and materials processing. Graduate standing in MSE, CBME, ECE, PY, CH, or consent of the instructor required. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 500
MSE 704Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 705Mechanical Behavior Of Engineering Materials (3
hours) Coverage of both fundamental and engineering aspects of mechanical behavior of materials. Elasticity, plasticity and dislocation theory concept used to describe phenomenological behavior and micro-mechanical mechanisms. Strengthening mechanisms in crystals, high-temperature deformation, fracture mechanics, fracture toughening mechanisms and cyclic deformation. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MAT 450, MAT 702
MSE 706Phase Transformations and Kinetics
MSE(CH) 707 Chemical Concepts in Materials Science and Engineering
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 708Thermodynamics Of Materials ()3
Review of first and second laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium and irreversible processes, open and closed systems, partition functions and particle distribution functions. Applications include extension of thermodynamic potentials to situations where electrical, magnetic and stress fields present, heat capacity of crystals, electron gas in metals, solution models, binary phase diagrams and rubber elasticity in polymers. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MAT 301 and MSE 500
MSE 709Metastable Materials: Processing, Structure, and
Properties (3 credit hours) The thermodynamics and kinetics of the synthesis and stability of a variety of important metastable materials - those materials that are not in the lowest free energy state for the composition and structure - will be described. The common methods for non-equilibrium processing will be covered. A significant part of the course will be devoted to amorphous materials, including their synthesis, structure, and properties. Other topics will include quasi-crystalline materials, metastable crystalline materials, and shape memory alloys. As background for shape memory alloys, diffusionless phase transformations with emphasis on martensitic transformations will be reviewed. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 500 or Instructor Consent
MSE 710Elements Of Crystallography and Diffraction (3
hours) Crystal symmetry, lattices and space groups; elementary diffraction by crystalline matter; experimental methods of x-ray diffraction. Typically offered in Fall only Graduate Catalog 1315
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 711Stereology and Image Analysis
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 712Scanning Electron Microscopy ()3
Electron optics, sources and detectors. Beam specimen interactions, secondary and backscattered electrons, and EDS. Resolution limits, experimental conditions, related techniques, beam-induced damage and materials modifications. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 715Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 718Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (3
hours) This course provides the advanced graduate student with a detailed knowledge of transmission electron microscopy covering: advanced topics in electron sources, details of electron optics and aberrations, aberration corrected electron microscopy, modeling and simulating interactions of electrons with the specimen, image processing and analysis, and analytical techniques (EELS and EDX). Graduate standing in MSE, CHE, ECE, PHY, CH required or consent of the instructor. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate odd years
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 715
MSE 720Advanced Crystallography and Diffraction
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 721Theory and Structure of Amorphous Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 722Advanced Scanning Electron Microscopy and Surface Analysis
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 723Theory and Structure of Metallic Materials
MSE(MAE) 731 Materials Processing by Deformation MSE(MAE) 732 Fundamentals of Metal Machining Theory
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 725Quantitative Materials Characterization
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 731Materials Processing by Deformation
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 733Advanced Ceramic Engineering Design
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 741Principles of Corrosion ()3
Fundamentals of metallic corrosion and passivity. Electro-chemical nature of corrosive attack, basic forms of corrosion, corrosion rate factors, methods of corrosion protection. Laboratory work included.
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MAT 201 and CH 431 or MAT 301
MSE 751Thin Film and Coating Science and Technology I (3
hours) Vacuum science and technology including gas kinetics, gas flow calculations, system design and use of various pumps, materials and components. Atomistics of solid surfaces. Nucleation and growth of films and coatings. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MAT 700
MSE 752Thin Film and Coating Science and Technology II (3
hours) Techniques for thin films and coatings deposition and their applications. Interfaces, adhesion and surface modification. Artificially structured and chemically modulated layered materials. Pseudomorphic structures. Characterization of thin films andcoatings. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 751
MSE 753Advanced Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 757Radiation Effects on Materials ()3
Interaction of radiation with matter with emphasis on microstructural modification, physical and mechanical effects. Defects generation and annealing, void swelling, irradiation growth and creep, and irradiation induced effects in reactor materialsare discussed. Current theories and experimental techniques are discussed. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 760Materials Science Processing for Semiconductor Devices
MSE(CHE) 761 Polymer Blends and Alloys MSE(TC) 762 Physical Chemistry of High Polymers - Bulk Properties
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 761Polymer Blends and Alloys
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 763Characterization Of Structure Of Fiber Forming
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
MSE 770Defects, Diffusion and Ion Implantation in Semi-conductors
MSE(CH,TC) 772 Physical Chemistry of High Polymers - Solution Properties MSE(NE) 773 Computer Experiments in Materials and Nuclear Engineering
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 771Materials Science of Nanoelectronics ()3
Effects of scale less than 100 nm on the electrical properties & processing of all materials (metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers and biomaterials). Current status and future prospects for the semiconductor industry summarized by invited scientists and by review and discussion of selected current literature. Student presentations and research proposals are required. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSE 500
MSE 775Structure of Semicrystalline Polymers ()3
Structure and organization of semicrystalline polymers, from molecular scale to bulk state, including chain configuration, unit cell geometries, polymer crystallography, single crystals, spherulites, epitaxial crystallization, morphology, crystal defects, annealing and deformation mechanisms. Emphasis on analysis of x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction and electron microscopy data for structural characterization. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MAT 425
MSE 791Advanced Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 792Advanced Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 795Advanced Materials Experiments ()1-3
Advanced engineering principles applied to a specific experimental project dealing with materials. A seminar period provided; required written report. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Senior standing or Graduate standing
MSE 801Seminar ()1
Reports and discussion of special topics in materials science and engineering and allied fields. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 885Doctoral Supervised Teaching ()1-3
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
MSE 890Doctoral Preliminary Examination
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 893Doctoral Supervised Research
ure of the field of Materials jored in fields other than but ed graduate faculty from other
- Subject
- MSE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 895Doctoral Dissertation Research ()1-9
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
MSE 896Summer Dissertation Research ()1
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
MSE 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation ()1-9
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer Math & Science Education (EMS)
- Subject
- MSE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
Source: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61