ENGS 133 - Methods of Materials Characterization

Description

This survey course discusses both the physical principles and practical applications of the more common modern methods of materials characterization. It covers techniques of both microstructural analysis (OM, SEM, TEM, electron diffraction, XRD), and microchemical characterization (EDS, XPS, AES, SIMS, NMR, RBS, and Raman spectroscopy), together with various scanning probe microscopy techniques (AFM, STM, EFM, and MFM). Emphasis is placed on the information that can be obtained together with the limitations of each technique. The course has a substantial laboratory component, including a project involving written and oral reports, and requires a term paper.

Prerequisites

ENGS 24 or permission

Cross Listed Courses

PHYS 128 and CHEM 137

Offered

Term
Time
Location / Method
Instructor(s)
Term: Spring 2023
Time: 2A
Location:

ECSC 005

Instructors:

Ian Baker


Term: Spring 2024
Time: 2A
Location:

ECSC B45

Instructors:

Ian Baker


Term: Spring 2025
Time: 2A
Location:
Instructors:

Ian Baker