METE480 ELECTRON MICROSCOPY IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
| Course Code: | 5700480 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. YUNUS EREN KALAY |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course specific instructional outcomes are the followings, at the end of this course student should be capable of: Acquainting themselves with top-notch SEM techniques using SEM on their own in METE 402 "Materials Engineering Design II" and METE 488 "Materials Research II" courses; interpreting the literature on electron microscopy; building a notion of electron microscopy techniques in various interdisciplinary research areas and provides opportunities to describe the chemistry and structure of the all four major elements (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites); The course objectives also contribute to defining and solving engineering problems and utilizing experimental methods to analyze and interpret data.
Course Content
History of electron microscope, optical column and dedection systems, concepts of signal and noise, resolution, depth of field, elastic and inelastic scattering, X-ray production, secondary electrons, back-scattered electrons, Auger electrons, contrast mechanisms, electron back-scattered diffraction, X-ray spectroscopy, miscellaneous scanning electron microscopy tehniques, pseudo-coloring and image analyses.
Course Learning Outcomes
These course address following outcomes: (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability; (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; (e) An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems; (j) Knowledge of contemporary issues; (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.(l) A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems; (m) An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems | ✔ | |||
| 9 | An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems | ✔ | |||