Course Name: Materials Characterization 

Degree:  MS and PhD

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MAT 651

2/2 (SPRING)

3

7.5

3

-

-

Department

Computational Science and Engineering

Instructors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif ÖZEN CANSOY

Contact Information

E-mail: ecansoy@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Web page

http://www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

Elective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

60

40

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamental theoretical framework for spectroscopy and imaging methods used in the structural, compositional and surface characterization of engineering materials.

In addition to optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy techniques, surface characterization techniques for both solids and liquids will also be covered within the course.

Surface characterization of solids; dynamic and static contact angles, surface tension and surface free energy calculations.

Surface characterization of liquids; liquid surface tension from ring, Wilhelmy plate detachment.

Course Objectives

• Provide a thorough introduction to the principles and practice of spectroscopy and microscopy.
• Provide basic descriptions of a range of common characterization methods for the determination of the surface structure and wettability of solids.
• Provide basic descriptions of a range of common characterization methods for the determination of the surface properties of liquids

Course Learning Outcomes

   Students will acquire knowledge and skills as listed below.

1. Identify and explain basic concepts of spectroscopy techniques
2.      Basic aspects of optical characterization methods 
3. Basic aspects of surface characterization techniques for both solids and liquids

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Books, lecture notes

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Co-term Condition

Textbook

• Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods Y. Leng, Wiley, 2010. ISBN: 9780470822982
• Surface Chemistry of Solid and Liquid Interfaces, Blackwell Publishing, H. Y. Erbil, 2010

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

The weekly coverage may change as it depends on the progress

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

50

50

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

35

35

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

60

Total Workload

187

Total Workload/25

187

Course ECTS Credits

7,48 = 7,5

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

An introduction to spectroscopy

I

2

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

I

3

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

I

4

Ultraviolet spectsroscopy

I

5

An introduction to imaging methods

I, II

6

Optical Microscopy

II

7

Scanning electron microscopy

II

8

Atomic force microscopy

II

9

Midterm

10

An introduction to liquid and solid interfaces

I, II, III

11

Solid surface characterization methods

III

12

Solid surface characterization methods

III

13

Liquid surface characterization methods

III

14

Liquid surface characterization methods

III

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

Understands and applies basic sciences, mathematics and engineering sciences at a high level.

X

b

Has extensive and in-depth knowledge of the field, including the latest developments.

X

c

Gets the latest information in the area and has a high level of competence in the methods and skills necessary to understand it.

X

d

Makes a comprehensive study which develops a new scientific method or technological product / process that brings innovation to technology or technology, or applies a known method to a new field.

X

e

Perceives, designs, implements and finalizes an original research process  and manages  this  independently.

X

f

Contributes to the scientific and technological literature by publishing the outputs of academic studies in respectable academic environments.

X

g

Conveys scientific, technological, social and cultural developments  with the consciousness of scientific impartiality and ethical responsibility.

X

h

Understanding of the theoretical basis of computer science to identify, formulate, and solve progressively more challenging computational science problems

X

ı

Ability to design and implement a computer-based system or develop a program to meet the criteria in industry

X

Prepared by

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif ÖZEN CANSOY

Date

20.07.2018

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