The kinetics aspect in materials science. ‎Phenomenological and atomistic theories of diffusion in metals, ‎alloys, ionic compounds, semiconductors and polymers. ‎Introduction to the general theory of transport and non-‎equilibrium thermodynamics. Kinetic effects in solidifications ‎and solid-state transformations that determine the structure and ‎properties of materials including: interfaces and microstructure; ‎nucleation, growth, and coarsening; alloy solidification; and ‎diffusional and diffusionless transformations in solids.

Pre-requisites: (MSE201 Or ME216) And MSE203