MATSCEN 7835
Transcript Abbreviation:
PntDefCrystalMat
Course Description:
A thermodynamic and electrochemical treatment of the formation, concentrations, mobilities, and interactions of atomic, ionic, and electronic point defects in materials at high temperatures.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
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: 6730 and 6737, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 835.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn how point defects influence physical, chemical and electrochemical properties of solids by applying basics of thermodynamics and transport phenomenal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure, Thermodynamics and Point Defects | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Transport in Compounds | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Solid Electrolytes and Electrochemistry | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Modeling of Transport Behavior in Heterogeneous Materials | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 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 Assignment | 40% |
| Critical Analysis of an Assigned Paper | 10% |
| Term Paper (written - 25%; presentation - 25%) | 50% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Reference book: The Chemistry of Imperfect Crystals (2nd Ed.) | F.A. Kroger | |
| Reference Book: Nonstoichiometry, Diffusion and Electrical Conductivity | P. Kofstad | |
| Reference Book: Thermodynamics of Alloys | C. Wagner | |
| Reference Book: Solid State Reactions (2nd Ed.) | H. Schmalzried | |
| Reference Book: Impedance Spectroscopy | J.R. McDonald | |
| Refernce Book: The Defect Chemistry of Metal Oxides | D.M. Smyth |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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