Course Catalog

MAT 520 Surface Science and Engineering	3 Credits
This course examines the structure, thermodynamics, and properties of surfaces and interfaces, followed by the engineering methods used to modify and control these surfaces for functional performance in technological systems. The course emphasizes both surface science and engineering design, linking surface phenomena to real-world applications in energy, electronics, tribology, and materials processing.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit Fall 2025-2026 Surface Science and Engineering 3 Fall 2022-2023 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Spring 2021-2022 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Fall 2019-2020 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Spring 2017-2018 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Fall 2015-2016 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Fall 2013-2014 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Fall 2011-2012 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Fall 2010-2011 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Fall 2006-2007 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3 Spring 2001-2002 Surface Science: Chemistry and Physics 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (ENGINEERING: / BASIC:)
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