MSE101H1
Materials Science 39L, 20P, 20T
An introductory course in applied science examining the fundamentals of atomic structure, quantum physics, the nature and
bonding in materials, chemical and phase equilibria in the gaseous, liquid and solid state reactive kinetics. The course
examines the application of these basic principles in exploring the mechanical, electrical and optical properties of materials
through the establishment of structure-property relationships.
Prerequisite: OAC/Grade 12 U Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus
MSE207H1
Structure and Characterization of Materials 39L, 20P, 13T
The theoretical and experimental interpretation of the structure of various inorganic materials. Crystalline and amorphous
materials in terms of electronic structure of atoms, atomic bonding, atomic coordination and packing. An introduction to defects
in crystals. Experimental techniques include: optical and electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, Auger electron spectroscopy, x-
ray photoelectron spectroscopy and secondary-ion mass spectrometry.
Recommended preparation: MSE101H1
MSE314H1
Kinetics and Reactor Design 39L, 26T
The course covers factors affecting the speed of chemical reactions, including the theory of reaction rates, reaction orders,
activation energy, homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, catalysts. Analysis of mixed reaction control for gas-solid and
liquid-solid systems. The effects of particles size, temperature and fluid flow conditions on the rate of mass transfer and
chemical reaction rates. Modes and kinetics of sintering. The course will conclude by an analysis of various types of industrial
reactors including batch, plug flow, counter flow and continuous mixed reactors and how the shape and mode of operation
affect the rate oand completion of reactions. Examples include fluidized bed reactors, shaft furnaces, rotary kilns and
converters.
MSE315H1
Materials Degradation and Corrosion 39L, 20P, 26T
Thermodynamics of material-electrolyte systems, Nernst equation and Pourbaix diagrams, and rate theory through activation
and concentration polarization. Corrosion of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, composite, electronic and bio-materials, and
mechano-chemical effects of stress corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion fatigue. Corrosion prevention in design
and the use of expert systems in materials selection.
MSE316H1
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 39L, 20P, 13T
The mechanical behaviour of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics and polymeric materials. Macro- and
micro-structural response of materials to external loads; load-displacement and stress-strain relationships, processes and
mechanisms of elastic, visco-elastic, plastic and creep deformation, crystallographic aspects of plastic flow, effect of defects on
mechanical behaviour, strain hardening theory, strengthening mechanisms and mechanical testing.
MSE318H1
Phase Transformations 39L, 20P, 13T
Thermodynamics and phase stability. Phase transformations in unary systems: primary crystallization, crystallization of
amorphous materials, recrystallization. Phase transformations in binary systems: solidification, precipitation from solid solution,
binary invariant reactions. Diffusional transformations, nucleation and growth, diffusionless or martensitic transformations.
Second order transformations. Spinodal, massive and order-disorder transformations.
MSE319H1
Fracture and Failure Analysis 39L, 13T
Nature of brittle and ductile fracture, macro-phenomena and micro-mechanisms of failure in various material types,
mechanisms of fatigue failure: crack nucleation and propagation, Griffith theory, stress field at crack tips, stress intensity factor
and fracture toughness, crack opening displacement, energy principle and the J-integral, fracture mechanics in fatigue, da/dN
curves and their significance. Fatigue analysis and fundamentals of non-destructive testing.
Prerequisite: MSE316H1
CHM325H1
Materials Chemistry
See "Chemistry"
MSE330H1
Introduction to Polymer Engineering 39L, 13T
Introduction to polymer synthesis, structure, characterization and mechanical properties. Topics include addition and
condensation polymerization, network polymerization and crosslinking, molecular mass distribution and characterization,
crystalline and amorphous structure, glass transition and crystalline melting, forming and additives for commercial plastics,
dependence of mechanical properties on structure, viscoelasticity, yielding and fracture.
MSE401H1
Materials Selection & Design 39L, 39T
Selection and design of engineering materials, allowing the most suitable materials for a given application to be identified from
the full range of materials and section shapes available. Case studies to illustrate a novel approach employing materials
selection charts which capture the important properties of all engineering materials, allowing rapid computer retrieval of
information.
MSE420H1
Biomaterials 26L, 26T
Materials for surgical implants. Influence of mechanical, chemical and physical properties of metals, ceramics and polymers as
well as interactions at the implant-tissue interface. Materials for use in orthopaedic, dental and cardiovascular applications.
MSE430H1
Electronic Materials 26L, 39T
Material parameters and electronic properties of semiconductors. The material parameters are discussed in terms of the
preparation and processing methods and the required electronic properties of engineering devices. Some techniques for
evaluating electronic properties are discussed.
CHE461H1
Chemical Properties of Polymers 39L, 13T
Structure-property relationships in metals, ceramics, polymers, with an emphasis on composite materials. Creep, fracture
toughness and corrosion of each class of material. Use of special alloys, advanced ceramics and fibre reinforced composites to
meet unique performance requirements.
CHE463H1
Polymer Science & Engineering 39L, 12T
The effect of processing on polymer properties using a case study approach. Properties to be examined include molecular,
physical, mechanical and flow behaviour, while processing examples include polymerization of methyl methacrylate, reactive
extrusion of polyethylene, blending of polyethylene with polypropylene, micro-encapsulation by spray drying and recycling of
waste plastics.
Prerequisite: MSE330H1
MSE499Y1
Thesis 156P
An experimental research topic in materials science and engineering involving original work normally related closely to the
current research of a departmental staff member. The final grade is based on two oral presentations, a progress report on the
Fall Term work, a poster presentation and a written dissertation.
Exclusion: CHM409Y1/CHM418Y1/CHM428Y1/CHM439Y1/CHM449Y1/MSE490H1
Prerequisite: Any 300/400-series MSE half course and permission of the Department
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