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    • 24.973 Advanced Semantics, Spring 2005 

      Fintel, Kai von; Heim, Irene (2005-06)
      Current work on semantics and questions of logic and meaning for syntactic systems in generative grammar. From the course home page: Course Description This course is the second of the three parts of our graduate introduction ...
    • 24.979 Topics in Semantics, Fall 2002 

      Kennedy, Christopher; Heim, Irene (2002-12)
      This seminar will investigate the expression of gradability, comparison and degree in natural language. The course will address the following major issues, though we may also include other topics according to the interests ...
    • 3.012 Fundamentals of Materials Science, Fall 2003 

      Marzari, Nicola; Irvine, Darrell J.; Wuensch, Bernhardt J. (2003-12)
      This subject describes the fundamentals of bonding, energetics, and structure that underpin materials science. From electrons to silicon to DNA: the role of electronic bonding in determining the energy, structure, and ...
    • 3.014 Materials Laboratory, Fall 2005 

      Mayes, Anne M.; Hobbs, L. W.; Stellacci, Francesco (2005-12)
      This course is a required sophomore subject in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, designed to be taken in conjunction with the core lecture subject 3.012 Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering ...
    • 3.016 Mathematics for Materials Scientists and Engineers, Fall 2003 

      Carter, W. Craig (2003-12)
      The class will cover mathematical techniques necessary for understanding of materials science and engineering topics such as energetics, materials structure and symmetry, materials response to applied fields, mechanics and ...
    • 3.021J / 1.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 22.00J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2008 

      Buehler, Markus; Thonhauser, Timo; Radovitzky, Raúl (2008-06)
      This course explores the basic concepts of computer modeling and simulation in science and engineering. We'll use techniques and software for simulation, data analysis and visualization. Continuum, mesoscale, atomistic and ...
    • 3.021J / 1.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 22.00J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2011 

      Buehler, Markus; Grossman, Jeffrey (2011-06)
      This subject provides an introduction to modeling and simulation (IM/S), covering continuum methods, atomistic and molecular simulation (e.g. molecular dynamics) as well as quantum mechanics. These tools play an increasingly ...
    • 3.044 Materials Processing, Spring 2005 

      Kirchain, Randolph; Powell IV, Adam (2005-06)
      The goal of 3.044 is to teach cost-effective and sustainable production of solid material with a desired geometry, structure or distribution of structures, and production volume. Toward this end, it is organized around ...
    • 3.051J / 20.340J Materials for Biomedical Applications, Spring 2004 

      Mayes, Anne M. (2004-06)
      Introduction to the interactions between cells and surfaces of biomaterials. Surface chemistry and physics of selected metals, polymers, and ceramics. Surface characterization methodology. Modification of biomaterials ...
    • 3.082 Materials Processing Laboratory, Spring 2003 

      Chiang, Yet-Ming; Roylance, David (2003-06)
      Student project teams design and fabricate a materials engineering prototype using appropriate processing technologies (injection molding, thermoforming, investment casting, powder processing, brazing, etc.). Emphasis on ...
    • 3.091 Introduction to Solid State Chemistry, Fall 2002 

      Sadoway, Donald R.; Sultan, Betty; Counterman, Craig (2002-12)
      Basic principles of chemistry and their application to engineering systems. The relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order. Characterization of atomic arrangements in crystalline and ...
    • 3.091 Introduction to Solid State Chemistry, Fall 2004 

      Sadoway, Donald (2004-12)
      This course explores the basic principles of chemistry and their application to engineering systems. It deals with the relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order. It also investigates ...
    • 3.14 Physical Metallurgy, Fall 2003 

      Schuh, Chris (2003-12)
      The central point of this course is to provide a physical basis that links the structure of metals with their properties. With this understanding in hand, the concepts of alloy design and microstructural engineering are ...
    • 3.15 Electrical, Optical & Magnetic Materials and Devices, Fall 2003 

      Ross, Caroline A. (2003-12)
      Explores the relationships which exist between the performance of electrical, optical, and magnetic devices and the microstructural characteristics of the materials from which they are constructed. Features a device-motivated ...
    • 3.185 Transport Phenomena in Materials Engineering, Fall 2002 

      Powell, Adam C.; Zhou, Bo (2002-12)
      Solid-state diffusion, homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reactions, and spinodal decomposition. Heat conduction in solids, convective and radiative heat transfer boundary conditions. Fluid dynamics, 1-D solutions to ...
    • 3.205 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials, Fall 2003 

      Allen, Samuel M. (2003-12)
      Laws of thermodynamics applied to materials and materials processes. Solution theory. Equilibrium diagrams. Overview of fluid transport processes. Kinetics of processes that occur in materials, including diffusion, phase ...
    • 3.22 Mechanical Properties of Materials, Spring 2003 

      Gibson, Lorna J.; Suresh, S. (Subra); Mills, John Philip (2003-06)
      Phenomenology of mechanical behavior of materials at the macroscopic level. Relationship of mechanical behavior to material structure and mechanisms of deformation and failure. Topics include: elasticity, viscoelasticity, ...
    • 3.22 Mechanical Properties of Materials, Spring 2004 

      Gibson, Lorna J. (2004-06)
      Phenomenology of mechanical behavior of materials at the macroscopic level. Relationship of mechanical behavior to material structure and mechanisms of deformation and failure. Topics include: elasticity, viscoelasticity, ...
    • 3.225 Electronic and Mechanical Properties of Materials, Summer 2002 

      Gibson, Lorna J.; Tuller, Harry L.; Fitzgerald, Eugene (2002)
      Electrical, optical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of metals, semiconductors, ceramics and polymers. Discussion of roles of bonding, structure (crystalline, defect, energy band and microstructure) and composition in ...
    • 3.320 Atomistic Computer Modeling of Materials, Spring 2003 

      Marzari, Nicola; Ceder, Gerbrand; Morgan, Dane (2003-06)
      Theory and application of atomistic computer simulations to model, understand, and predict the properties of real materials. Energy models, from classical potentials to first-principles approaches. Density-functional theory ...