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Materials Science and Engineering

3.04
Special Problems in Materials Science and Engineering
Defects and Transport in Solid State Ionics
Mirela Dragan, Donald Sadoway
Mon-Fri, Jan 14-18, 22-25, 11am-01:00pm, tbd

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 20 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 3 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit   

For undergraduates desiring to carry on projects of their own choosing, which may be experimental, theoretical, or of a design nature. Also for undergraduate studies arranged by students or staff, which may consist of seminars, assigned reading, or laboratory projects. See UROP Coordinator for registration procedures.
Solid state ionics is concerned with the science and technology of ions in motion in solid state. Ions in motion may also involve electrons, depending on the materials and surroundings.
Contact: Mirela Dragan, 4-217, 833-5857, mdragan@mit.edu

3.37/3.371
Welding and Joining Processes
Thomas W. Eagar
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 6 units Standard A - F Grading   

Discusses a wide variety of processes and materials from the viewpoint of their fundamental physical and chemical properties. Specific topics: cold welding, adhesive bonding, diffusion bonding, soldering, brazing, flames, arcs, high-energy density heat sources, solidification, cracking resistance, shielding methods, and electric contacts. Emphasis on underlying science of a given process rather than a detailed description of the technique or equipment. Meets with first half of subject 3.371J in Fall Term; videotaped instruction.
Videotaped instruction (via website: http://eagar.mit.edu/ or DVD, contact Jeri Hill) with individual meetings to be scheduled with the instructor.
Contact: Jerilyn Hill, 4-134, x8-5793, jhill@mit.edu

3.371/2.821/3.37
Fabrication Technology
Thomas W. Eagar
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 9 units Standard A - F Grading   

Discusses a wide variety of technologies including welding, brazing, soldering, casting, forging and non-destructive testing, especially as related to ship building and heavy fabrication. Emphasis on the underlying science of a given process rather than a detailed description of the technique or equipment. First half of subject meets with subject 3.37 in Fall Term; videotaped instruction in other terms.
Videotaped instruction (via website: http://eagar.mit.edu/ or DVD, contact Jeri Hill) with individual meetings to be scheduled with the instructor.
Contact: Jerilyn Hill, 4-134, x8-5793, jhill@mit.edu

3.53
Electrochemical Processing of Materials
Donald R. Sadoway
Mon-Fri, Jan 14-18, 22-25, 02-05:00pm

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 20 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 3.044
Level: H 9 units Standard A - F Grading   

Thermodynamic and transport properties of aqueous and nonaqueous electrolytes. The electrode/electrolyte interface. Kinetics of electrode processes. Electrochemical characterization: d.c. techniques (controlled potential, controlled current), a.c. techniques (voltametry and impedance spectroscopy). Applications: electrowinning, electrorefining, electroplating, and electrosynthesis, as well as electrochemical power sources (batteries and fuel cells).
January 14 - 18 in 5-217; January 22-25 in 5-134
Contact: Donald R. Sadoway, 8-203, x3-3487, dsadoway@mit.edu

3.595
Special Problems in Structural and Environmental Materials
Survey of Corrosion and Welding Problems
Thomas Eagar
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 07-08:30am, 4-145

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 20 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit   

Advanced work in the field for qualified students. Lectures, conferences, assigned readings, or supervised laboratory work.
Materials problems of Naval Construction and Engineering.
Contact: Jeri Hill, 4-136, x8-5793, jhill@mit.edu


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