MSE 6030

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MSE 6030
Thermodynamics of Materials

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding on the concepts of statistical thermodynamics in materials science and engineering. Topics include fundamental statistical thermodynamics concepts such as ensembles, partition functions, distribution functions, free energies, and applications in gases, vibrations, electrons, phase transitions, alloys, surfaces, and defects. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamental governing principles and their applications to phenomena in materials.


Prerequisites MSE 3030, MSE 3040, MSE 3050.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023SP, 2021SP, 2018FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8371 MSE 6030   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person