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MSE-5034: Structure and Properties of Materials

Description: An introduction to descriptions of the structure of matter and materials properties. Bravais lattices, Miller indices, reciprocal space, stereographic projections, symmetry and crystal defects. Matrix methods for calculating crystal directions, lengths and angles. Tensor descriptions of properties. Diffraction and scattering from crystals. Undergraduate physical sciences or engineering degree is required.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 20

Average GPA: 3.94 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 93.46%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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