ME 455
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

Course Description

Materials processing, characterization, computational and data analysis techniques in materials science. Focus on processing-structure-property relationships.

Topics

• Electrical characterization techniques
• Structural characterization techniques
• Electron beam analysis of materials
• Thermal analysis of materials

Learning Outcomes

The student, upon completion of this course, will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the important thermodynamic and kinetic factors involved in different materials processing techniques.
• Apply different materials characterization techniques with demonstrated understanding of the advantages and limitations of each technique.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply computer-based analytical methods to experimental data sets to obtain information about the parameters of interest and experimental errors.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication techniques for the purpose of disseminating technical information.