MSE 308

- Thermodynamics of Materials -

Prof. Bill Knowlton, Boise State University

Textbook:

Required:
- Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials, David R. Gaskell -Purdue University, 4th Edition (Taylor & Francis, 2003). ISBN: 1-56032-992-0
Recommended:
- Physical Chemistry, Peter Atkins (Lincoln College, Oxford U.) and Julio de Paula (Haverford College), 7th Edition (Bedford, Freeman & Worth, 2002).
- Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Robert T. DeHoff (McGraw-Hill Inc, 1993).
- Principles of Physical Chemistry, Lionel M. Raff (OSU), 1st Ed., (Prentice Hall, 2001).

Course Time/Days/Place: 12:40 to 1:30 pm; MWF; MEC 309

Office Hours for Spring 2004: MW: 4-5 pm & TTh 9:30-10:30 am (or by appointment) – send e-mail (please do not call during office hours).

Discussion Sections: Mon: 1:40-2:30 pm & Tues: 9:30-10:20 am; Room: MEC 113

Final Exam: Date: Monday, May 9; Time: 1pm to 3pm; Room: MEC 309

Problem Sets & Assignments:	Problem Set Solutions:
Assignment on 1/10: email me (due 1/12)
Problem Set 1 * (Due Wed. 1/19)	Problem Set 1 Solns*
Problem Set 2* (Due Wed. 1/26)	Problem Set 2 Solns*
Problem Set 3* (Due Wed. 2/2)	Problem Set 3 Solns*
Problem Set 4 (Due Wed. 2/9)	Problem Set 4 Solns*
Problem Set 5 (Due Wed. 2/16)	Problem Set 5 Solns* ; Problem 5 (another way)*
Problem Set 6* (Due Wed. 2/23)	Problem Set 6 Solns*
Problem Set 7* (Due Wed. 3/2)	Problem Set 7 Solns*
Problem Set 8* (Due Wed. 3/9)	Problem Set 8 Solns*
Problem Set 9* (Due Wed. 3/30)	Problem Set 9 Solns*
Problem Set 10* (Due Wed. 4/6)	Problem Set 10 Solns*
Problem Set 11* (Due Wed. 4/13)	Problem Set 11 Solns*
Problem Set 12* (Due Fri. 4/22)	Problem Set 12 Solns*

Extra Credit Assignments:	Math Program Links
Extra Credit 1* (Due Wed. 1/19)	Compares Mathematica, Maple, Matlab: Brief Description; Compare Commands; Syntax Differences
	Mathematica: Information Center; Math Groups & Forums; Student Forum
	Beginner’s Guide to Mathematica & Maple
Extra Credit 4* (Due Wed. 3/9)	Mathematica Q.M. Examples
Extra Credit 5* (Due Wed. 4/2)

Quizzes:	Midterm & Final Exams:
Quiz 1: Mon. 1/24/05 – Learning Objectives*	Midterm: March 14 (Monday)
Quiz 2: – Learning Objectives*	Midterm Practice Exam 1*
Quiz 3: – Learning Objectives*	Final Practice Exam 1*
Quiz 4: Mon. 2/28 – Learning Objectives*	Final Practice Exam 2*
Quiz 5: Mon. 3/ 7 – Learning Objectives; Quiz 5 Solutions
Quiz 6: Mon. 3/ 28 – Learning Objectives*
Quiz 7: Mon. 4/4 – Learning Objectives*
Quiz 8: Mon. 4/11 – Learning Objectives*
Quiz 9: Mon. 4/25 – Learning Objectives*