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Physics of Materials

MAT SCI XLC 120

This course is part of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (HSSEAS) Master of Science in Engineering Online (MSOL) program. It is available only to students pre-approved by HSSEAS. For more information visit msol.ucla.edu.

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About this course:

MSE 120. Physics of Materials. (Yang, Y.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour; outside study, seven hours. Enforced requisites: courses 104, 110 (or Chemistry 113A). Introduction to electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of solids. Free electron model, introduction to band theory and Schrödinger wave equation. Crystal bonding and lattice vibrations. Mechanisms and characterization of electrical conductivity, optical absorption, magnetic behavior, dielectrical properties, and p-n junctions. Letter grading.

Fall 2025 Schedule

September 25 - December 5

This section has no set meeting times.

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405636

Fee:

$4,700.00

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Restricted course.
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Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 22, 2025 to October 10, 2025