METE455 ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC & OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5700455 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AHMET MACİT ÖZENBAŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course the students will be able to understand the basic principles about the electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials;
The students will know and be able to identify the role of impurities and imperfections in solids in the development of electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials;
Student will comprehend how a metallurgical and materials engineer can achieve a desired functional physical property (electrical, magnetic and optical properties) by controlling the structure and will be able to select a suitable material for engineering applications/designs.
Course Content
Electron energy levels and bands. Free electron theory of metals. Fermi-Dirac statistics. Metals, semiconductors, insulators. Electronic transport, conduction in metals. Electrical resistivity of metals. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Superconductors. Electrical properties of junctions. Techniques of making p-n junctions. Magnetic properties of materials: diamagnetic, paramagnetic materials, ferrites. Optical properties of materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
The Student will be able to
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comprehend basic concepts of quantum mechanics
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make a classification of the materials depending on the electron band structure
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understand the electronic properties of materials
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distinguish the effects of the microstructure and the temperature on electrical conductivity
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have an idea on electronic – optoelectronic devices and their fabrication concepts
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comprehend magnetization in the materials and the relation between the magnetic properties and the electron configuration of the materials
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understand electromagnetic spectrum, sources of light and definition of colour
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 | ✔ | |||