# Intro To Glass Science

## MTLE-4030

Glasses are used in optical communications (optical fibers), electronics (insulator), and nuclear waste processing in addition to conventional use as windows, light bulbs, and containers. Subjects covered include: Formation and structure of inorganic glasses. The relationship between properties and cooling rate. Viscosity and structural relaxation. Phase separation and crystallization. Ionic diffusion and electrical properties. Mechanical strength and fatigue. Glass surface and chemical durability. Optical properties.

3 credits
Cross-listed with:
MTLE-6962 Topics in MTLE
Prereqs:
none

# Past Term Data
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| Spring | Summer | Fall
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2026 |  |  |
2025 |  |  |
2024 |  |  |

2023

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 10/20

2022 |  |  |

2021

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 9/35

2020 |  |  |

2019

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 9/35

2018

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 11/35

2017 |  |  |

2016

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 20/35

2015

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 28/35

2014

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 16/35

2013

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 22/35

2012

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 19/31

2011

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 22/35

2010

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 33/35

2009

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 19/28

2008

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 21/35

2007

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 8/25

2006

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 5/20

2005

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 9/20

2004

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 10/20

2003 |  |  |

2002

Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 5/25

2001

Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 5/25

2000 |  |  |

1999

Intro To Glass Science (3c)

- Minoru Tomozawa

Seats Taken: 11/30

1998 |  |  |