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E SC - 484  : Biologically Inspired Nanomaterials

Advances in biomolecular-based science and technology at the physical / life sciences interface. Understanding the structure and function of biomolecular system. Device applications including biologically-inspired molecular-scale devices.

E SC - 483  : Simulation and Design of Nanostructures

Students will learn the simulation techniques and the design rules of nanostructures. Basic concepts of computer modeling will be introduced using quantum and classical approaches. Fundamental physical phenomena encountered in the molecular fields of computational physics, chemistry, and biology will be studied. Applications are drawn from a broad range of fields including soft and condensed matter to build an understanding of nanostructures.

E SC - 261M : Computational Methods in Engineering

Modeling, solving engineering problems using C++/Java, software libraries, graphics. Reports on root search, curve fitting, finite differences, algebraic equations

E SC - 314 : Engineering Applications of Materials

Basic concepts of material structure and their relation to mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties, with engineering applications. Topics: Basic results of quantum mechanics, Electronic materials science, Band Theory, Semiconductor physics, Semiconductor devices, Quantum Dots.

E SC - 407H : Computer Methods in Engineering Science, Honors

Application of numerical methods to problems in engineering science. Algebraic and differential equations; integration; interpolation; eigenvalue problems; linear programming.