MATSCEN 5571
Transcript Abbreviation:
Electroceramics
Course Description:
Functional ceramics covering electrical, magnetic and optical properties of oxides. Emphasis is on the processing-microstructure-property correlation.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
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: 3271, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 614.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn basics of electrical, optical and magnetic properties of ceramic materials
Learn how processing affect crystal structure, microstructure and properties of functional ceramics
Learn how point defects influence properties of functional ceramics
Learn non-lithographic processing routes to create ceramic nano-structures and their potential applications
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of band theory and electrical conductivity | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Resistors, varistors and thermistors | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Dielectrics, ferro- and piezo-electrics | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Magnetic ceramics, ferro- and ferri-magnetics | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Optical properties, optical waveguides and fiber-optics | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electro-optics, magneto-optics | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nano-structured oxides and their applications | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework and quizzes | 25% |
| Midterm | 35% |
| Final | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Electroceramics | Moulson and Herbert |
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 |
| 6 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
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