327-0504-00L Materials Characterisation Methods
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | L. Heyderman |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327-0504-00 V | Materials Characterisation Methods | 2 hrs |
| L. Heyderman | |||
| 327-0504-00 U | Materials Characterisation Methods | 1 hrs |
| L. Heyderman |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The lecture course is aimed at qualifying the student to choose the optimum characterization method according to the questions posed. The main topics are: Thermal Analysis (TD, TG, TM, DTA, DSC), light microscopy, diffraction methods (XRD, NRD, SAD), electron microscopy (TEM, HRTEM, STEM, HAADF-STEM, SEM, ESEM, EFEM, EDX, EELS). |
| Learning objective | The lecture course is aimed at qualifying the student to choose the optimum characterization method according to the questions posed. |
| Content | Introduction into the fundamentals of materials characterization: Thermal Analysis (TD, TG, TM, DTA, DSC), light microscopy, diffraction methods (XRD, NRD, SAD), electron microscopy (TEM, HRTEM, STEM, HAADF-STEM, SEM, ESEM, EFEM, EDX, EELS). The emphasis is on the discussion of the fundamentals of these characterization methods. |
| Lecture notes | Script is provided. |
| Literature | Materials Science and technology: A comprehensive treatment. ed. by R. W. Cahn, P. Haasen, E.J. Kramer. VCH Weinheim 1992, 1994. Volume 2 Characterization of Materials (Volume Editor E. Lifshin). |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Materials Science 2017; Version 28.01.2020 (Examination Block 5) Bachelor's Programme in Materials Science 2015; Version 22.08.2017 (Examination Block 5) |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | L. Heyderman |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Materials Characterisation Methods |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Bachelor | Examination Block 5 | O |  |