ADVANCE TOPICS IN MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION

Graduate

This course introduces students to instrumentation that is routinely used in materials chemistry. The techniques to be covered include powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, electron microscopy, AC impedance and Raman spectroscopy. The theory behind these techniques will be thoroughly discussed in class, with an emphasis of data interpretation. Students will also gain hands-on experience with these instrumental techniques through laboratory work. PREREQUISITE: Admission to a graduate program in Science HOURS OF CREDIT: 3