MATSCEN 5531
Transcript Abbreviation:
Ceram Proc Lab
Course Description:
Laboratory experiments involving synthesis/fabrication and characterization of high performance technical ceramics.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
1.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3141, 3261, 3271, 3332, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 619.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn how to synthesize ceramic materials in powder, bulk and film form
Learn how to synthesize ceramics by wetchemical, solid-state and vapor-phase assisted methods
Learn how to characterize crystal phase and structure, microstructure and properties of ceramics
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experiment #1: Synthesis and characterization of ceramic particles by wet-chemical systhesis including studies of colloidal stability and sorption experiments. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Experiment #2: Fabrication and characterization of bulk ceramics by pressing and sintering, molding and extrusion, tape-casting, quenching and glass formation. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Experiment #3: Synthesis and characterization of nano-structured ceramics by such processes as anodization, VS, VLS, MOM and gas-solid reaction. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lab
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Three laboratory reports | 75% |
| Final | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Ceramic Processing | J. S. Reed |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 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 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 6 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
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