7 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 1820Fundamentals of Microscopy2
This course introduces students to the use of optical microscopes in scientific applications. Includes both theory and practical applications.
MATH 1050 w/C grade or better or appropriate placement score Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
MSE 2000Cooperative Education In Material Science Engineering1-2
This is a supervised work experience in a business, industrial or government environment, related to the program major. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specified learning objectives.
Sophomore standing, minimum 2.0 GPA, and departmental approval Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
MSE 2160Elements of Material Science3
The five classes of materials; metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and semiconductors are introduced. The effect of structure on material properties is explored on both the macroscopic and microscopic level.
CHEM 1210 Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
MSE 2165Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Lab1
This lab accompanies MSE 2160 and provides hands-on experience in testing and analyzing materials, emphasizing safety, data evaluation, reporting, and interpretation of results in practical settings. The combined MSE 2160/2165 sequence, completed with a grade of C or better, will transfer to Utah State’s Mechanical Engineering program and the University of Utah’s MSE 2010 requirement.
MSE 2160 Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
MSE 2320Introduction to Scanning Probe Microscopy2
Theory and practice related to the use of Scanning Probe Microscopes, including Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopes(STM). Experience with Contact Mode, Tapping Mode and Friction Mode and lithographic applications such as dip pen lithography and nano shaving. Students will create their own samples as well as imaging commercially available samples.
CHEM 1110 Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
MSE 2330Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy2
This course introduces students to the use of the Scanning Electron Microscope, in both standard and EDS mode. Includes both theory and practical applications. It is recommended students complete PHYS 2220 prior to taking this course.
CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210 Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
MSE 2350Advanced Scanning Electron Microscopy2
In this course students attain operational proficiency in use of the field emission scanning electron microscopes such as the Quanta 600, and the Hitachi S4800. Students will conduct compositional analysis using the EDAX and EDBSE systems, and understand focused ion beam (FIB). Includes both theory and practical applications.
