MATSCEN 5572
Transcript Abbreviation:
Matl. Energy Tech.
Course Description:
Structure property relationships of materials in energy applications. Photovoltaic materials, solid state photonic materials, electrochemical devices such as batteries, fuel cells and chemical sensors, superconductors, memory and nuclear materials.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
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: 2241, and 3271 or ECE 2300; and enrollment as MatScEn-BS major; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce students to structure property relationships of materials in energy applications.
Introduce students to the technology and materials involved in photovoltaics. Understand structure property relationships in processing and synthesis of these materials. Understand degradation related to applications.
Introduce students to materials for solid state lighting. Understand structure property relationships in processing and synthesis of these materials. Understand degradation related to applications.
Introduce students to electrochemical devices and materials: batteries, fuel cells and chemical sensors. Understand structure property relationships in processing and synthesis of these materials. Understand degradation related to applications.
Introduce students to high-TC superconductor materials and their application for energy efficient technology.
Introduce students to memory materials: ferromagnets, phase change materials and spintronics for low power switching devices. Understand degradation related to applications.
Introduce students to materials for nuclear energy production. Understand structure property relationships in processing and synthesis of these materials. Understand degradation related to applications.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to photovoltaic (solar cell) materials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wide Band Gap Materials for energy efficient photonics | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basics of electrochemical devices [including point defects and ionic conductivity] | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Battery Materials | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel Cell Materials | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Chemical sensors | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Superconductors for Energy Transmission [efficient transformers] | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Memory Materials for Energy: Ferromagnets for efficient generators and transformers, phase change materials and spintronics for low power switching devices. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nuclear Materials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 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 | 20% |
| Mid-term Exam | 40% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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