CHEM432 SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY&INORGANICMATERIA
| Course Code: | 2340432 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.5 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Educational Objectives
1. Learn the principles of x-ray safety and how to handle x-ray equipment.
2. Develop an understanding of the properties of x-rays.
3. Learn a Bragg's Law interpretation of x-ray diffraction and the concept of the reciprocal lattice.
5. Develop an understanding of the principles of structural analysis of powders, single crystals and thin films using the x-ray diffractometer.
6. : Build a foundation with a thorough description of crystalline structures, it presents a wider range of the synthetic and physical techniques used to prepare and characterize solids.
Course Content
Solids, Bonding in Solids and Electronic Properties, Lattice Defects and Non-stoichiometry, Low Dimensional Solids, Zeolites, Optical Properties of Solids Magnetic Properties of Solids, Supercondictivity, Inorganic materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
Properties of X-rays The Geometry of crystals Powder diffraction Diffractometer measurements The determination of crystal structure An introduction to crystal structures Physical methods for characterizing solids Synthesis of solids Optical properties of solids Magnetic and electronic properties
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Capable of designing solutions for a problem defined with a purpose by taking experimental steps, performing experiments, using standard and modern instruments, analysing data, interpreting results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Capable of using modern methods and computational tools necessary for chemistry applications. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Capable of doing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Capable of acting independently, taking initiatives and having analytical thinking skills. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Capable of using mathematics, physics and biology knowledge to solve chemistry problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Capable of grasping the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science and technology and on contemporary issues for self development | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Capable of working individually and making independent decisions, expressing own ideas verbally and non-verbally. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Capable of having professional and ethical responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Competent in a foreign language to follow latest technological developments in chemistry. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Capable of following the developments in chemistry both at national and international level. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Capable of doing laboratory experiments, in a green and sustainable way, without harming humans, environment and nature, and taking the necessary precautions to reduce the harmful chemicals and waste. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Capable of explaining the differences between chemistry and chemical engineering education and job descriptions at various levels including students, society and the industry. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution