MNT 729. Materials Characterization. 3 Credits.

This course will cover basic techniques and methods for characterization of materials, x-ray diffraction and electron microscopy will be discussed in detail. Also covered will be spectroscopies, NMR, FTIR and RAMAN.

MNT 730. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials. 3 Credits.

This course reviews principles of nanotechnology, nanomaterials and develops a framework for their understanding. The basic tools of nanotechnology; nanoscale characterization, physics and materials design will be discussed in the context of current engineering applications.

MNT 732. Physical Properties of Materials. 3 Credits.

Describes the fundamental science and engineering concepts that form the foundation of Materials and Nanotechnology, including statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics and chemical engineering.

MNT 745. Preparing Future Researchers. 1 Credit.

This course will involve presentations given by invited faculty from various academic institutions ranging from research oriented to teaching oriented and also R&D project leaders in companies.

MNT 756. Molecular Modeling. 3 Credits.

This course will cover basic fundamentals of molecular statics, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo modeling techniques and allow students to be able to model complex lattice structures, structures of lattice defects, crystal surfaces, and interfaces.

MNT 760. Materials Synthesis Processing. 3 Credits.

This course deals with synthesis and processing issues in materials design.

MNT 790. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

MNT 793. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

MNT 794. Practicum/Internship. 1-8 Credits.

MNT 798. Master's Thesis. 1-10 Credits.

Original investigation under the supervision of a major adviser and a supervisory committee. Graded S or U.

MNT 898. Continuing Enrollment. 1-9 Credits.

Intended for graduate students who have completed all necessary credits of course work including thesis (798) and dissertation (899) on their approved Plan of Study, but who have not yet completed and submitted their thesis or dissertation. See the Enrollment Policy for details. The fee for Continuing Enrollment (898) is not eligible for a waiver. Students holding an F-1 or J-1 visa are not eligible to enroll in 898 credits as part of meeting requirements. If a student holding an F-1 or J-1 visa needs to enroll in an 898 course, they must receive prior approval to do so from the international student advisor in Global Programs and Services. Graded S/U. Requires department approval.

MNT 899. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-15 Credits.

Original investigation under the supervision of a major adviser and a supervisory committee. Graded S or U.