MSE 401
Thermodynamics of Materials

Credit:  4 hours.


Examines basic thermodynamic principles including energy, entropy, and free energy; describes the macroscopic properties of various materials systems such as equilibrium states, phases, and phase transitions; emphasizes metals, ceramics, polymers, and electronic materials. Particular attention is paid to the application of phase diagrams; introduces the statistical interpretation of thermodynamics on the atomistic level. Same as CHEM 484. Credit is not given for both MSE 401 and any of CHEM 442, CHEM 444, PHYS 427. MatSE students will not receive credit for this course toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: CHEM 104; PHYS 212; MATH 241 (formerly MATH 243) or MATH 242.