Program Overview

Ceramic Engineering Program

The Ceramic Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the principles and applications of ceramic materials. The program includes a range of courses that provide students with a solid foundation in the field, as well as opportunities for specialization and research.

Course Offerings

The program includes the following courses:

• CER ENG 102: Atomic Structure Of Crystalline Ceramics (LEC 3.0) - The crystal-chemical principles used to design and manufacture materials with specified properties are developed and applied to oxides, clays, silicates, and other nonmetallic compounds.
• CER ENG 103: Introduction To Glass Science And Technology (LEC 3.0) - A study of the atomic-level structure of oxide glasses and the relationships between composition, properties, and structure of glass-forming systems.
• CER ENG 104: Ceramics In The Modern World (LEC 2.0) - An introduction to traditional and modern applications of ceramics, providing a broad overview of all aspects of current ceramic technology.
• CER ENG 111: Ceramic Materials Laboratory I-Characterization Of Materials (LAB 2.0) - Laboratory experience in collection, beneficiation, and characterization of ceramic raw materials; granulation, compaction, and sintering of particulate materials; and characterization at an introductory level.
• CER ENG 122: Ceramic Materials Laboratory II-Glass And Ceramic Processing (LAB 2.0) - Laboratory experience in design, processing, and characterization of glasses and ceramics.
• CER ENG 201: Special Topics (LEC 0.0 and LAB 0.0) - This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course.
• CER ENG 202: Cooperative Training (IND 1.0-3.0) - On-the-job experience gained through cooperative education with industry, with credit arranged through departmental cooperative advisor.
• CER ENG 203: Thermal Processes In Ceramics (LEC 3.0) - Considerations in rate-controlled processes in the fabrication of ceramics, packing of powders, comminution and calcination, drying and firing of ceramic ware, polymorphic transformations, sintering, grain growth, and hot pressing.
• CER ENG 205: The Engineering Design Process (LEC 2.0) - Introduction to elements of design process including strategic, planning, project, management, modeling, materials selection, engineering economics, safety, environmental issues, and ethics.
• CER ENG 222: Applied Glass Forming (LEC 1.0 and LAB 1.0) - Examines the properties and behavior of molten glass along with basic forming techniques, including off-hand shaping, molding, and casting.
• CER ENG 231: Ceramic Processing Lab I (LAB 2.0) - The first half of a two-semester sequence that gives students practical knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the fabrication of ceramics.
• CER ENG 242: Ceramic Processing Lab II (LAB 2.0) - The second half of a two-semester sequence that gives students practical knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the fabrication of ceramics.
• CER ENG 251: Phase Equilibria (LEC 3.0) - The study of unary, binary, and ternary inorganic phase equilibrium systems with examples for solving practical engineering problems.
• CER ENG 259: Thermodynamics of Materials (LEC 3.0) - Basic thermodynamic concepts are applied to materials.
• CER ENG 261: Materials Senior Design I (LAB 1.0) - Students working in groups will be assigned a capstone design project related to a specific materials technology.
• CER ENG 262: Materials Senior Design II (LAB 2.0) - A continuation of the Materials Senior Design I, where students complete a capstone design project.
• CER ENG 284: Electrical Properties Of Ceramics (LAB 1.0 and LEC 3.0) - The application of ceramic chemistry and physics to the development and evaluation of electronic, dielectric, magnetic, and optical properties.
• CER ENG 291: Characterization Of Inorganic Solids (LEC 3.0) - X-ray diffraction analysis is emphasized, including lattice parameter determination, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, and sources of error.
• CER ENG 292: Characterization Of Inorganic Solids Laboratory (LAB 1.0) - Practical aspects of x-ray diffraction analysis will be emphasized; students will gain hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.
• CER ENG 300: Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) - Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department.
• CER ENG 301: Special Topics (LEC 3.0 and LAB 1.0) - This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course.
• CER ENG 306: Mechanical Properties Of Ceramics (LEC 3.0 and LAB 1.0) - This course will treat the theory and testing practice related to design based on the mechanical properties of ceramics.
• CER ENG 308: Electrical Ceramics (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0) - The application and design of ceramics for the electrical industry are discussed.
• CER ENG 315: Organic Additives In Ceramic Processing (LEC 2.0) - Basic chemistry, structure, and properties of organic additives used in the ceramics industry.
• CER ENG 331: Ceramic Processing (LEC 3.0) - Powder, colloidal, and sol-gel processing, forming methods, drying, sintering, and grain growth.
• CER ENG 333: Microelectronic Ceramic Processing (LEC 3.0) - Materials, processing, and design of microelectronic ceramics are covered.
• CER ENG 338: Thermal Properties Of Ceramics (LEC 3.0) - This course will teach the crystal physics underlying heat capacity, internal energy, phonon and photon conduction, and thermal expansion.
• CER ENG 340: Biomaterials I (LEC 3.0) - This course will introduce senior undergraduate students to a broad array of topics in biomaterials.
• CER ENG 352: International Engineering and Design (LEC 3.0) - A multi-disciplinary engineering course focused on sustainable design and technology transfer to developing countries.
• CER ENG 362: Thermomechanical/Electrical/Optical Properties Lab (LAB 1.0) - Laboratory consisting of three separate modules of experiments for the characterization of the thermomechanical, electrical, and optical properties of ceramics.
• CER ENG 364: Refractories (LEC 3.0) - The manufacture, properties, uses, performance, and testing of basic, neutral, and acid refractories.
• CER ENG 369: Glass Science And Engineering (LEC 3.0) - The development, manufacturing methods, applications, and properties of flat, fiber, container, chemical, and special purpose glasses.
• CER ENG 371: Dielectric And Electrical Properties Of Oxides (LEC 3.0) - The processes occurring in inorganic materials under the influence of an electric field are considered from basic principles.
• CER ENG 377: Principles Of Engineering Materials (LEC 3.0) - Examination of engineering materials with emphasis on selection and application of materials in industry.
• CER ENG 390: Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0) - Designed for the undergraduate student who wishes to engage in research.
• CER ENG 392: X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0) - Theory and practical aspects of x-ray diffraction analysis are covered.
• CER ENG 400: Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) - Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department.
• CER ENG 401: Special Topics (LEC 0.0-6.0) - This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course.
• CER ENG 405: Interfacial Phenomena (LEC 3.0) - The nature and constitution of inorganic interfaces, surface processes, and consequences.
• CER ENG 416: Composite Materials (LEC 3.0) - The objective of this course is to give the students an understanding of the processing, design, and mechanical behavior of composite materials.
• CER ENG 418: Optical Properties Of Materials (LEC 3.0) - The objective of this course is to give the student a fundamental understanding of the structure-optical property relationships exhibited by isotropic and anisotropic materials.
• CER ENG 423: Sintering And Microstructure Development (LEC 3.0) - Theory and practice of densification, microstructure evolution, effect of processing and material factors.
• CER ENG 440: Biomaterials II (LEC 3.0) - This course will introduce graduate students to a broad array of topics in biomaterials.
• CER ENG 450: Advanced Topics On The Vitreous State (LEC 3.0) - Modern aspects of the structure and dynamics of inorganic vitreous materials will be reviewed and applied towards understanding the macroscopic properties of glasses.
• CER ENG 458: Electroceramic Composite (LEC 3.0) - The objective of this course is to give the student an understanding of the structure--property relationships exhibited by electroceramic composites.
• CER ENG 460: Crystal Anisotropy (LEC 3.0) - The objective of this course is to give the student an understanding of crystal structure-physical property relationships.
• CER ENG 490: Research (IND 0.0-15) - Investigations of an advanced nature leading to the preparation of a thesis or dissertation.
• CER ENG 491: Internship (IND 0.0-15) - Students working toward a doctor of engineering degree will select, with the advice of their committees, appropriate problems for preparation of a dissertation.
• CER ENG 493: Oral Examination (IND 0.0) - After completion of all other program requirements, oral examinations for on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may be processed during intersession.
• CER ENG 495: Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) - Doctoral candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree except the dissertation and are away from the campus must continue to enroll for at least one hour of credit each registration period until the degree is completed.