SYNTHESIS & CHARACTERIZATION LAB
Experiments in the mechanical and electronic properties of matter in bulk and thin films; computer instrument control; and data analysis.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: M S & E 361 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform experiments exploring interrelationships across the full materials tetrahedron: synthesis, structure, properties, and performance Audience: Undergraduate 2. Employ computers to control experiments and take measurements Audience: Undergraduate 3. Work effectively in collaborative and inclusive teams to design and carry out experiments that seek optimization of materials performance for engineering applications Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences using oral presentation, interdepartmental technical memos, and scientific posters Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform experiments exploring interrelationships across the full materials tetrahedron: synthesis, structure, properties, and performance Audience: Undergraduate 2. Employ computers to control experiments and take measurements Audience: Undergraduate 3. Work effectively in collaborative and inclusive teams to design and carry out experiments that seek optimization of materials performance for engineering applications Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences using oral presentation, interdepartmental technical memos, and scientific posters Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027