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11 MATE 129. Introduction to Integrated Circuits Processing and Design Basic processes involved in fabrication of integrated circuits; semiconductor physics, material preparation, oxidation, diffusion; photolithographic, thin-film deposition and etching. Simple component layout and evaluation of device parameters. Prerequisite: MatE 25 or MatE 153. Corequisite: EE 128 (for EE majors). Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. 3 units MATE 130. Characterization and Analysis of Semiconductor Devices Fundamental measurements, failure mechanisms and analytical techniques used to characterize semiconductor materials and analyze devices. Prerequisite: MatE 129. 3 units MATE 141. Materials Analysis X-rays and their interaction with matter; ions and their interaction with matter; electrons and their interaction with matter. Imaging, diffraction, scattering and spectroscopic methods of characterization. Prerequisite: MatE 115 Corequisite: MatE 153. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. 3 units MATE 151. Process Engineering Thermodynamics See CHE 151. 4 units MATE 152. Solid State Kinetics Diffusion and rates of reaction in solids. Transformations in solids, including nucleation and growth, martensitic transformation, spinodal decomposition and order-disorder reactions. Prerequisite: 2.0 average for MatE 115, MatE 141, MatE 151, MatE 154 and MatE 155; Engr 100W; ChE 162. 3 units MATE 153. Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials Crystalline and energy band structure of materials, thermal properties and electrical conduction in semiconductors and metals, optical and magnetic properties of solids. Prerequisite: Phys 71 or Phys 51; Chem 1A; EE 98 and Math 133A. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. 3 units MATE 154. Metals and Alloys Application of principles of solids to studies of thermal and mechanical processing of metals and alloys. Heat treatments, metallography and interpretation of microstructure. Prerequisite: MatE 115 Corequisite: MatE 153 or Engr 100W. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. 3 units MATE 155. Materials Selection and Process Design Selection of materials and design of processes to achieve desired structure, properties and performance. Materials manufacturing and process engineering methods, including statistical process control, design of experiments, control charts and yield analysis. Focus is on design and development of processes for improvement of materials. Prerequisite: MatE 115; ChE 162. 3 units MATE 160. Fracture Mechanics Stress; strain; stress-strain relationships; elastic stress distribution; ideal strengths; linear elastic fracture mechanics; plastic yielding; post yield fracture mechanics; fatigue; environment-assisted cracking. Prerequisite: MatE 195 or CE 112. 3 units MATE 166. Advanced Thin Film Processes Science and engineering of thin film deposition processes, etching and patterning processes used in microelectronics fabrication. Design of experiments methodology for examining process variables and process control. Prerequisite: MatE 129. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. 3 units MATE 167. Microelectronics Manufacturing Methods See EE 167. 3 units MATE 169. Microelectromechanical Systems Fabrication and Design See ME 169. 3 units MATE 175. Biomaterials Properties and biocompatibility of metallic, ceramic, polymeric and biological materials used in devices and biotechnology, with emphasis on interventional cardiology, surgical devices implants, vascular prostheses, catheters and drug delivery systems, orthopedics and ophthalmology. Prerequisite: MatE 025, Chem 161A, or instructor consent. 3 units MATE 180. Individual Studies Individual work on special topics by arrangement. Prerequisite: Major form on file with department and instructor consent. Repeatable for credit CNC 1-3 units MATE 185. Ceramics Structure, properties and processing of crystalline and glassy ceramics, including defect thermodynamics, surfaces, ternary phase equilibria, sintering and new applications. Prerequisite: 2.0 average for MatE 115, MatE 141, MatE 151, MatE 153, MatE 154 and MatE 155; Engr 100W; ChE 162. 3 units MATE 186. Polymers Structure and properties of solid polymers; chemistry; thermal transitions; mechanical, electrical and optical properties; influence of chemical structure and processing on properties; applications. Prerequisite: MatE 25 (with a grade of C and Chem 161A (or equivalent as determined by instructor). 3 units MATE 187. Composites Theory, application and design with composite materials. Emphasis on high performance resinmatrix fibrous composites. Metal-matrix materials. Topics include materials, test techniques, environmental effects, design considerations and applications. Prerequisite: CE 112 or MatE 195. 3 units MATE 189. Magnetic Materials and Magnetic Recording Study of properties of ferromagnetic materials. Preparation and properties of ferromagnetic thin films. Principals of digital magnetic recording. Operation of magnetic recording components, including magnetoresistive and spin valve read heads and thin film media. Prerequisite: Phys 071, EE 098. 3 units MATE 191. Materials Processing Laboratory Lab experience in common processing methods for polymers, ceramics and composite materials. Design and characterization of materials processing methods. Prerequisite: MatE 25 or Tech 25. 1 unit MATE 195. Mechanical Behavior of Materials Elasticity, plasticity, anelasticity; deformation mechanisms; effect of microstructure and imperfections; fatigue; creep, fracture; materials design, selection and applications. Prerequisite: 2.0 average for MatE 115, MatE 141, MatE 151, MatE 153, MatE 154 and MatE 155; Engr 100W; ChE 162; CE 99 . Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. 3 units MATE 197. Cooperative Education Project See ENGR 197. 3 units MATE 198A. Senior Design Project Apply materials engineering principles to the design and implementation of an approved materials engineering project; first semester of a two semester project. Prerequisite: For MatE majors: 2.0 average for MatE 115, MatE 141, MatE 151, MatE 153, MatE 154, MatE 155; ChE 162; Engr 100W. Corequisite: MatE 195 and ChE 161. For ProE majors: 2.0 average for MatE 115, MatE 129, MatE 151, MatE 153, ISE 130; Engr 100W. EE 128, MatE 166 and ChE 161. Misc/Lab: Lab/presentation 9 hours. 2 units MATE 198B. Senior Design Project Apply materials engineering principles to the design and implementation of an approved materials engineering project; second semester of a two semester project. Prerequisite: MatE 198A with a minimum grade of C. Misc/Lab: Lab/presentation 9 hours. 2 units MATE 199. Special Topics in Chemical and Materials Engineering See CHE 199. Repeatable for credit 3 units Graduate MATE 205. Advanced Mechanical Behavior of Solids Structure-property relationships in mechanical behavior of materials, including elastic, anelastic and plastic behavior; creep characteristics, fracture, testing methods, dislocation dynamics, strengthening mechanisms. Prerequisite: MatE 115 (or equivalent). 3 units

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