MATSCI104L
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MATSCI 104L - Materials Characterization Laboratory
Subject
MATSCI
Course Number
104L
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Materials Characterization Laboratory
Course Description
This 1-unit laboratory course covers X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), as well as lab writeup protocols and academic integrity. Students will get hands-on experience using the XRD, SEM and TEM equipment to perform microstructural characterization of materials. Students will also design and run their own project on a topic of their choosing.
Minimum Units
1
Maximum Units
1
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
No Final Exam - A final exam is normally required in all undergraduate courses.
Instructors
Scott, Minor
Prerequisites
MAT SCI 102; and MAT SCI 104 must be taken concurrently. A basic knowledge of structure, bonding and crystallography will be assumed. Undergraduate student in engineering, physics or chemistry.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses
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Course Objectives
Formats
Discussion, Laboratory
Term
Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Laboratory Hours
1.5
Laboratory Hours Min
1.5
Laboratory Hours Max
1.5
Outside Work Hours
1
Outside Work Hours Min
1
Outside Work Hours Max
1