Apr 30, 2026  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026

MTLE 4150 - Kinetics in Materials Systems


Kinetic processes in materials. Overview of kinetics in relation to equilibrium thermodynamics, atomistics and mathematics of diffusion, phase transformations, and microstructural evolution. All materials classes, including metals and alloys, ionic and intermetallic compounds, glasses, semiconductors, and polymers will be considered in terms of similarities and differences. Includes laboratory component.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 , CHEM 1110 , or CHEM 1120 ; and MTLE 4100   

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4