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MATSCI 104L - Materials Characterization Laboratory

Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

MATSCI

Course Number

104L

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

-

Course Objectives

Practical experience on the most common materials characterization equipment for structural and chemical analysis of materials. Introduction to laboratory procedures and independent projects.

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