CAFM Courses
Ph.D. students associated with CAFM are expected to undertake the coursework requirements of the department of their principal advisor. This typically involves 24 credits spread over 2 semesters. Beyond the core courses, however, the students may opt for courses from other departments that are potentially relevant to their interdisciplinary research.
Core Courses
Fundamental courses required for all PhD students associated with CAFM:
Fundamentals of Materials Science
4 CreditsIntroduction to crystal structures, defects, phase diagrams, and mechanical properties of materials.
Advanced Characterization Techniques
4 CreditsXRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and other characterization methods for materials analysis.
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
4 CreditsSynthesis, properties, and applications of nanomaterials with emphasis on quantum effects.
Elective Courses
Specialized courses that students can opt for based on their research interests:
Energy Materials and Devices
3 CreditsSolar cells, fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors - materials design and device fabrication.
Polymer Science and Technology
3 CreditsPolymer synthesis, characterization, processing, and applications in various fields.
Soft Matter and Biomaterials
3 CreditsColloids, liquid crystals, gels, and biomaterials for medical and biological applications.
Computational Materials Science
3 CreditsDFT, MD simulations, and computational methods for materials design and property prediction.
Interdisciplinary Courses
Courses from other departments that are relevant to materials research:
Advanced Physical Chemistry
3 Credits Dept. of Chemical SciencesQuantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, and spectroscopy relevant to materials science.
Condensed Matter Physics
3 Credits Dept. of Physical SciencesElectronic structure, magnetism, superconductivity, and transport properties of materials.
Biophysical Chemistry
3 Credits Dept. of Biological SciencesPhysical principles in biological systems and biomolecular materials.
Course Requirements
Duration
Typically completed within the first 2 semesters of PhD program
Total Credits
Minimum 24 credits required for PhD coursework
Core vs Elective
16 credits from core courses, 8 credits from elective courses
Interdisciplinary
Up to 8 credits can be from other departments