METE508 CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5700508 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. YUNUS EREN KALAY |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to make the graduate students studying in the field of material science or related fields more competent having detailed theoretical knowledge and practical ability on frequently used characterization techniques in materials science. In this way, being familiar with the frequently used characterization techniques, the students can improve their creativities that can lead to more innovative and fruitful results in their studies.
Course Content
Theory behind various material characterization techniques. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron miscroscopy (SEM), advanced X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, atomic force microscopy (AFM). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy(UV/VIS), Raman spectroscopy. Differential thermal analysis (DTA), thermogravimetric analysis ( (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential analysis, Vibrating-sample magnetometer (VSM), Hall effect set-up.
Course Learning Outcomes
The main outcomes of this course are:
- Familiarize the students about the fundamentals as well as practical aspects of characterization techniques frequently used in the field of materials science,
- Provide the opportunity to the students to develop their individual practical skills on these characterization techniques by actually using related equipments.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | can reach the general and specific knowledge/information, can analyze, crystalize and implement these in conducting scientific research in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | have compressive knowledge on the up-to-date engineering practices and methods and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are equipped with the analytical characterization knowledge required in realizing observational/experimental work-based research activities in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | can clearly define and formulate problems related to the field, and develop exceptional and novel procedures to solve such problems. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and invent novel/alternative solutions in his designs. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | can work effectively as a member of a team in his own field or interdisciplinary groups, he can be the leader in such formations and offer solutions in intricate cases; can also work independently and take responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | can communicate well in spoken and written English effectively. | ✔ | |||