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MSE 440/540
Thermodynamics of Condensed Phases

Spring Semester

Catalog Data:Thermodynamics of Condensed Phases (3) I Advanced treatment of the principles of thermodynamics with application to electronic and optical materials; emphasis on solutions, defect chemistry and modeling of multicomponent systems. P, MSE 240. May be convened with MSE 540.

Text Books: Thermodynamics of Solids, by Richard A. Swalin and Introduction to Metallurgical Thermodynamics, by David R. Gaskell

References: Thermodynamics of Solids , by N.A. Gokcen, Statistical Thermodynamics of Alloys , by N.A. Gokcen, Classical Thermodynamics of Nonelectrolyte Solutions-With Applications of Phase Equilibria, by H.C. Van Ness and M.M. Abbott, Chemical Equilibrium , K. Denbigh

Instructor: Dr. David C. Lynch, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Prerequisites: MSE 240

Grading: Exams, assignments and computer programs will be weighted as follows:


Item Weight
Homework Assignments 10 pts/problem
Computer Programs 30 pts/problem
Class Exams 100 pts/exam
Final Exam 200 pts

Final Grade Minimum Points
A 0.90 x total points
B 0.80 x total points
C 0.60 x total points
D 0.50 x total points

Contribution to Professional Component:

Mathematics or Basic Science,       credits
Engineering Science and Design,   3     credits
General Education,       credits
Major Design Experience       credits

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