MATSCEN 6735
Transcript Abbreviation:
CorrSci
Course Description:
Electrochemistry fundamentals, corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, experimental approaches, corrosion phenomenology, corrosion control strategies, nonmetallic material degradation, electrochemistry of batteries, fuel cells, and electrodeposition.
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours:
2.00
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: Grad standing in MatScEn, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 735.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide fundamental knowledge of electrochemistry
Provide understanding of controlling factors for metal corrosion
Provide understanding of experimental approaches for measuring corrosion rate
Provide awareness and understanding of forms of corrosion and corrosion phenomenology such as passivity and localized corrosion, galvanic corrosion, dealloying, environmental cracking
Provide approaches for corrosion prevention and control such as coatings, inhibitors, cathodic protection, alloying
Provide knowledge of degradation of non-metallic materials, such as polymers, ceramics, and semi-conductors
Use electrochemical understanding to discuss aspects of electrodeposition, batteries, and fuel cells
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Electrochemistry | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Corrosion Thermodynamics | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrochemical Kinetics | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mixed potential theory and corrosion rate | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Corrosion rate measurement methods | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Corrosion phenomenology | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Corrosion prevention and control approaches | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nonmetallic material degradation | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Batteries, Fuel Cells, Electrodeposition | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 Exams | 67% |
| Term Paper | 33% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion and Surface Chemistry of Metals | Dieter Landolt |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Additional Notes or Comments
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