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Homepage for USNA 238 - Spring 2008
The Role of Materials Science in Emerging Technologies |
Prof. Lagerlof (White 512, X-6488, pxl4@case.edu)
Office Hours: T 9:00 - 11:00 AM and W 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
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Course Description:
The development of engineering applications is, and has historically been, closely related to the development of new engineering materials. In fact, specific civilizations and time periods in the past are classified by the materials used for engineering applications, e.g., the Bronze Age. This university seminar will examine the role of materials developments in the past, as well as explore the needs and impact of new materials in emerging technologies.
Course Objectives:
• To examine the impact of materials development on the introduction of technology
• To examine the impact of materials development on society
• To examine the role of materials on emerging technologies
Course Outcomes:
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical importance of materials science on the development of technology
• Students will demonstrate an ability to identify appropriate reference material relevant to the role of material science for specific emerging technology
• Students will demonstrate an ability communicate their findings both written and orally
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact on society by current and emerging technologies
General Course Information:
Tentative Syllabus
Course Information - Jan. 14, 2008
Library Resources:
01-18-08 Presentation (Brian Gray)
01-18-08 Handout 1 (Brian Gray)
01-18-08 Handout 2 (Brian Gray)
The Top 50 Moments in History
Greatest Moments in Materials Science and Engineering
1. 1864 - Dmitri Mendeleev devises the Periodic Table of Elements
2. 3500 BC - Egyptians smelt iron
3. 1948 - John Bardeen, Walter H. Brattain, and William Shockley invent the transistor
4. 2200 BC - The peoples of northwestern Iran invent glass
5. 1668 - Anton van Leeuwenhoek develops optical microscopy
6. 1755 - John Smeaton invents modern concrete (hydraulic cement)
7. 300 BC - Metal workers in south India develop crucible steel making
8. 5000 BC - In and around modern Turkey, people discover that liquid copper can be extracted from malachite and azurite and that the molten metal can be cast into different shapes
9. 1912 - Max von Laue discovers the diffraction of x-rays by crystals
10. 1856 - Henry Bessemer patents a bottom-blown acid process for melting low-carbon iron
Assignment 1 - Individual Papers Due February 15, 2008:
Tentative Schedule and Activities
THE BICYCLE STORY by David V. Herlihy
Discussion ppt - 01/16/08
Groups and Research Topics - Assignment 1
Contact Information - Assignment 1
Reding Assignment for Jan. 30, 2008
Assignment #1 - Presentation Schedule - Feb 4, 6, and 8
Assignment #1 - Wrap-up Discussions Feb. 11
Assignment 2 - The iPhone
Group Presentations March 3 and 5 (Wrap-up March 7):
Tentative Schedule and Activities
Initial Reading #1: Time Magazine Article
Initial Reading #2: Wikipedia Entry for iPhone
Initial Reading #3: iPhone Technical Specifications
Assignment 2 - Schedule
Assignment 2 - Groups and Topics
Hints on Writing Scientific Papers
Assignment 3 - Power Generation, Storage, and Distribution
Group Presentations March 31, April 2, and April 4:
Tentative Schedule and Activities
March 17 - Power Point
Assignment 3 - Groups and Topics
Initial Reading Material
Robert Snader #1 - "Army to turn trash into power in Iraq"
Chun Wong #1 - "Coal Fired Power Generation"
Chun Wong #2 - "Coal gasification: a cleaner option for power generation"
Chun Wong #3 - "Zero-Emission Power Plants"
Anthony Sperber #1 - "The 7th Annual Year in Ideas"
Kyle Kulpinski #1 - "Spray-On Solar-Power Cells Are True Breakthrough"
Kenneth Tran #1 - "Flywheel energy storage"
Kenneth Tran #2 - "Sharp to make solar power storage batteries-Nikkei"
Katie Fromwiller #1 - "New Substation Improves Service for 20,000 in Babil"
Matthew Yanosko #1 - "Maltz Foundation grant is an energy boost for Case, Cleveland"
Rishi Jain #1 - "The New Power Generation"
Rishi Jain #2 - "New power generation: Alternative energy sources"
Rishi Jain #3 - "The Role of Turbines in Power Generation"
David Phenis #1 - "Wireless energy promise powers up"
David Phenis #2 - "Cutting the Last Wire - True wireless devices require untethered power distribution"
David Phenis #3 - "Wireless Energy Lights Bulb from Seven Feet Away"
Ed Buyniski #1 - "Wind energy analysis based on maximum entropy principle (MEP)-type distribution function"
Ben Ballard #1 - "Stirling in Deep Space"
Ben Ballard #2 - "Stirling Energy Systems signs second large solar deal in California"
Adam Stohs #1 - "In search of the perfect battery"
Assignment 4 - Enabling Materials in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging
Group Presentations April 21, April 23, and April 25:
Tentative Schedule and Activities
April 7 - Power Point
Assignment 4 - Groups and Topics
Initial Reading Material
Rishi Jain #1 - Link to an overall outlook on medical imaging
Rishi Jain #2 - "The Basics of MRI"
Rishi Jain #3 - Link to website with links to additional research
Kenneth Tran #1 - "What is Tissue Engineering"
Constance Akannam #1 - "Titanium Alloys in Medical Applications"
Josh Wunder #1 - "The Development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Katie Fromwiller #1 - "New Technology Enhances MRI Capabilities"
Matt Yanosko #1 - "Artificial Intelligence News"
Adam Stohs #1 - "Formation of highly porous biodegradable scaffolds for tissue engineering"
Kyle Kulpinski #1 - "Nanoparticles as Beacons"
Chien-Yee Cheng #1 - "Superglues for Tissues"
Anthony Sperber #1 - "How MRI Works"
Kurt Gilbert #1 - "MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Ben Ballard #1 - "Amputee Sprinter Denied Olympic Entry"
Ben Ballard #2 - "Oscar Pistorius - Independent Scientific study concludes that cheetah prosthetics offer clear mechanical advantages"
Farzad Sidhva #1 - "Building the Real Iron Man"
Robert Snader #1 - "Meet the Artificial Muscle Man"
Robert Snader #2 - "YouTube Clip - Artificial Muscles - For robotic applications - tricapa"
Final Individual Writing Assignment
Individual Writing Assignment - Brief Instructions
David Earle (writing liason) - 4/16/08 Handouts
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