BME X38 BME 338 Thin Film Mechanics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine mechanical testing, design, and failure analysis of thin film structures and devices, with an emphasis on mechanics-related subjects including stress, fracture, delamination, and instability. Explore important technological applications of film materials, including integrated circuits, micro- and nano-electromechanical systems, flexible and stretchable electronics, bioelectronics, and surface coatings. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biomedical Engineering 349 and 352 with a grade of at least C- in each.
Restrictions: Restricted to biomedical engineering majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division