MSE510TM: Thermodynamics of Materials
Thermodynamic description of phase stability, equilibriums, phase diagrams and phase transformations in materials; free energy, mobility and structure of surfaces and interfaces; computation of phase stabilities and phase diagrams using Thermo-Calc and JMatPro

This course is being offered in Winter, 2009. Check the syllabus for details.

MSE 510: Solid State Phase Transformations
This course begins with the introduction of thermodynamics, kinetics, diffusion, structure and properties of interfaces as the foundation to study phase transformations. Solidification is presented to introduce the basic concept of nucleation and growth among other things. Diffusional transformations include precipitation reactions in alloys, ferrite, pearlite and bainite reactions in steels. Martensitic transformations in steel is taught along with the concept of steel hardenability.

This course will not be offered in Year 2009. Check the syllabus for details.

MSE 566: Analysis of Thermal Processing of Metals
This course is application and problem solving oriented. It focuses on the thermal and mechanical behaviors of metals in thermal processing. Commercial finite element analysis package ABAQUS will be used as the tool for the analyses. Each student is expected to select one topic of interest as the course project. Access to ABAQUS will be provided to all students in the class along with examples.

This course will not be offered in Year 2009. Check the syllabus for details.

MSE 542 Computational Metallurgy
Computational metallurgy utilizes computational models to understand metallurgical phenomena and to predict the microstructure in the materials and materials properties. These courses cover the computation of thermodynamic properties, phase equilibria, phase chemistry, and phase diagrams. Kinetic models for the computational of grain growth and phase transformations will be introduced. Models for the prediction of material properties will also be introduced. Students will be provided with training sessions on computational thermodynamic and materials software ThermoCalc, DICTRA, and JMatPro.