MSE 183 Syllabus - 2024

MSE 183 Freshman Materials Laboratory
Spring 2024 Syllabus
Instructor
Dr. Laura Nagel, 201A MSEB, ljnagel@illinois.edu
Teaching Assistants
Nicole Bremner, bremner4@illinois.edu Meera Karthi, karthi2@illinois.edu
Office Hours
Office hours and TA meetings with group leaders will be posted on Canvas.
Overview
MSE 183 is a team-based discovery course, consisting of laboratory experiments, literature research,
and exhibit preparation in support of a presentation at Engineering Open House (EOH), April 5 – 6,
2024. The EOH project will build upon the project first presented at the end of the semester in MSE
182. Students are expected to develop a concept, perform experiments to validate that concept, and
then build an exhibit, including a poster and hands-on demonstrations, which will be presented at EOH.
Projects can revolve around any topic relevant to materials science and engineering, and particular
emphasis will be given to understanding the science and engineering aspects of the project. It will be
important that the project be designed to be understood by and appealing to the general public.
Catalog Description and Prerequisites

Credit: 1 hours. Team-based laboratory developing concepts introduced in MSE 182. Practical
descriptions of materials concepts, literature research, experimental design, concept validation,
teamwork, and presentation of results. Prerequisite: MSE 182.
Optional Textbook:
Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, 6th Ed., William D. Callister Jr
This is the textbook from MSE 182.
Grading:
Grading will primarily be based on the project presented at EOH and the work leading up to the
project. Specific expectations include that all team members participate in research on the materials
science and engineering concepts underpinning the EOH exhibits, exhibit preparation, and EOH.
Grades
A: outstanding performance
B: good performance
C: acceptable performance
D: poor performance
F: unacceptable performance
Academic Integrity
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Code should also be considered as a part of this
syllabus. Students should pay particular attention to Article 1, Part 4: Academic Integrity. Read the
Code at the following URL: http://studentcode.illinois.edu/.
Academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade. Every student is expected to review and abide by the
Academic Integrity Policy: https://studentcode.illinois.edu/article1/part4/1-401/. Ignorance is not an
excuse for any academic dishonesty. It is your responsibility to read this policy to avoid any
misunderstanding. Do not hesitate to ask the instructor(s) if you are ever in doubt about what
constitutes plagiarism, cheating, or any other breach of academic integrity.
Mental Health
Significant stress, mood changes, excessive worry, substance/alcohol misuse or interferences in eating
or sleep can have an impact on academic performance, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
The University of Illinois offers a variety of confidential services including individual and group
counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, and specialized screenings which are covered
through the Student Health Fee. If you or someone you know experiences any of the above mental
health concerns, it is strongly encouraged to contact or visit any of the University’s resources provided
below. Getting help is a smart and courageous thing to do for yourself and for those who care about
you.
• Counseling Center (217) 333-3704
• McKinley Health Center (217) 333-2700
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
• Rosecrance Crisis Line (217) 359-4141 (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. *This statement is approved by the University of Illinois
Counseling Center.
Community of Care
As members of the Illinois community, we each have a responsibility to express care and concern for
one another. If you come across a classmate whose behavior concerns you, whether in regards to their
well-being or yours, we encourage you to refer this behavior to the Student Assistance Center (217-
333-0050 or http://odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care/referral/). Based on your report, the staff in
the Student Assistance Center reaches out to students to make sure they have the support they need
to be healthy and safe.
Further, as a Community of Care, we want to support you in your overall wellness. We know that
students sometimes face challenges that can impact academic performance (examples include mental
health concerns, food insecurity, homelessness, personal emergencies). Should you find that you are
managing such a challenge and that it is interfering with your coursework, you are encouraged to
contact the Student Assistance Center (SAC) in the Office of the Dean of Students for support and
referrals to campus and/or community resources.
Students with Disabilities

To obtain disability-related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must
contact the course instructor as soon as possible and provide the instructor with a Letter of Academic
Accommodations from Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES). To ensure that disability-
related concerns are properly addressed from the beginning, students with disabilities who require
assistance to participate in this class should apply for services with DRES and see the instructor as soon
as possible. If you need accommodations for any sort of disability, please speak to me after class, or
make an appointment to see me or see me during my office hours. DRES provides students with
academic accommodations, access, and support services. To contact DRES, you may visit 1207 S. Oak
St., Champaign, call 217-333-1970, e-mail disability@illinois.edu or visit the DRES website at
http://www.disability.illinois.edu/. Here is the direct link to apply for services at DRES,
https://www.disability.illinois.edu/applying-services.
Disruptive Behavior
Behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with classroom activities is considered disruptive
behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. Such behavior inhibits other students’ ability to
learn and an instructor’s ability to teach. A student responsible for disruptive behavior may be required
to leave class pending discussion and resolution of the problem and may be reported to the Office for
Student Conflict Resolution (https://conflictresolution.illinois.edu; conflictresolution@illinois.edu; 333-
3680) for disciplinary action.
Emergency Response Recommendations

Emergency response recommendations and campus building floor plans can be found at the following
website: https://police.illinois.edu/em/run-hide-fight/. I encourage you to review this website within
the first 10 days of class.
Religious Observances
Illinois law requires the University to reasonably accommodate its students' religious beliefs,
observances, and practices in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of
examinations and work requirements. Students should complete the Request for Accommodation for
Religious Observances form should any instructors require an absence letter in order to manage the
absence. In order to best facilitate planning and communication between students and faculty,
students should make requests for absence letters as early as possible in the semester in which the
request applies.
Sexual Misconduct Reporting Obligation

The University of Illinois is committed to combating sexual misconduct. Faculty and staff members are
required to report any instances of sexual misconduct to the University’s Title IX and Disability Office.
In turn, an individual with the Title IX and Disability Office will provide information about rights and
options, including accommodations, support services, the campus disciplinary process, and law
enforcement options.
A list of the designated University employees who, as counselors, confidential advisors, and medical
professionals, do not have this reporting responsibility and can maintain confidentiality, can be found
here: wecare.illinois.edu/resources/students/#confidential. Other information about resources and
reporting is available here: wecare.illinois.edu.
Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Statement

The Grainger College of Engineering is committed to the creation of an anti-racist, inclusive community
that welcomes diversity along a number of dimensions, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity
and national origins, gender and gender identity, sexuality, disability status, class, age, or religious
beliefs. The College recognizes that we are learning together in the midst of the Black Lives Matter
movement, that Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous voices and contributions have largely either been
excluded from, or not recognized in, science and engineering, and that both overt racism and micro-
aggressions threaten the well-being of our students and our university community.
The effectiveness of this course is dependent upon each of us to create a safe and encouraging
learning environment that allows for the open exchange of ideas while also ensuring equitable
opportunities and respect for all of us. Everyone is expected to help establish and maintain an
environment where students, staff, and faculty can contribute without fear of personal ridicule, or
intolerant or offensive language. If you witness or experience racism, discrimination, micro-
aggressions, or other offensive behavior, you are encouraged to bring this to the attention of the
course director if you feel comfortable. You can also report these behaviors to the Office of the Vice
Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://diversity.illinois.edu/diversity-campus-
culture/belonging-resources/.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Any student who has suppressed their directory information pursuant to Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) should self-identify to the instructor to ensure protection of the privacy of their
attendance in this course. See https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-records/ferpa/ for more
information on FERPA.

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Catalog Description and Prerequisites

Students with Disabilities

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Sexual Misconduct Reporting Obligation

Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Statement

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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