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You will develop an understanding of materials and devices essential to modern display technologies, such as the structure of liquid crystals and the design principles used to adapt light-emitting diodes.
You will receive a strong foundation in electronic, optical and magnetic materials science, which will give you the background to undertake further study in fields such as advanced materials and electronic materials You will have an understanding of the science of photovoltaic technology and design, preparing you to contribute to the future of clean energy solutions You will know the fundamental operating principles of optical fibers and optoelectronic devices You will understand the origins of the magnetic behavior of materials and the operating principles behind magnetic storage media
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Are you interested in learning more about the science and engineering behind the electronic, optical, and magnetic materials that make up our modern world? Are you a college student studying chemistry, physics, or engineering, or are you a graduate of one of these fields looking to increase your knowledge base? Would you like to explore a new field while developing your knowledge in your main field of expertise? The MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering would like to invite you to search Materials for Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Devices xMinor on edX.
This program includes intermediate- and advanced-level undergraduate courses that, along with your bachelor's degree in science or engineering, will prepare you for employment or graduate study in fields related to electronics, optical and magnetic materials science and engineering.
The first course in this series, 3.012Sx: Structure of Materials, will provide you with an introduction to some of the most fundamental concepts in materials science.
You will learn to describe the underlying structure of materials, develop a basic understanding of crystallography, and learn how structure influences the properties of materials.
You will explore the structure of various types of materials: crystalline, non-crystalline, and crystalline liquids, and this knowledge will lay the foundation for more advanced courses.
In the second course, 3.024x: Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials, you will learn how to use the principles of quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and electricity and magnetism to describe the origins of electronics, optics, and magnetic properties of materials.
In the final course, 3.15x: Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Materials and Devices, you will take the fundamentals you learned in previous courses and learn how these principles are applied in the design of electronic, optical, and magnetic devices.
Finally, you will demonstrate your learning by completing a comprehensive and proctored final exam of the program.
What is an xMinor? An MITx xMinor is a sequence of intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses, plus at least one proctored exam.
xMinors are valuable additions to undergraduate education; they can open up additional career options for you or strengthen your preparation for a master's program.
Courses are drawn from the MIT curricula; some universities may incorporate them into their own curricula, offering them to their students as ways to enhance their undergraduate experience.
Recommended Prerequisites: One year of introductory college-level calculus, chemistry, and physics; differential equations.
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