MATSCEN 5571.71
Transcript Abbreviation:
Electroceramics I
Course Description:
Functional ceramic oxides covering electronic and ionic conductors and their applications in devices. Emphasis 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):
1.50
Max Credit Hours:
1.50
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
7 weeks (autumn or spring)
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Hybrid Class (25-74% campus; 25-74% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3271, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 5571.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Students will learn basics of electrical, optical and magnetic properteis of ceramic materials.
Students will learn how processing affect crystal structure, microstructure and properties of functional ceramics.
Students will learn how point defects influence properties of functional ceramics.
Students will 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 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Point defects and ionic conductivity | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Devices based electronic conductors; Resistors, varistors, thermistors, chemical sensors and oxide superconductors | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Devices based ionic conductors; Electrochemical sensors, fuel cells and batteries | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nano-hetero-structures of oxides and their applications | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mini-quizzes and quizzes | 50% |
| Final | 50% |
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:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
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