2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE5750M Materials Structures and Characterisation
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr AJ Scott
Email: a.j.scott@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Module replaces
PEME5711M Materials Structures and CharacterisationThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- describe a range of typical crystal structures adopted by materials and understand the factors which determine the adoption of these structures;
- use crystallographic terms and methods to describe crystal structures and to predict diffraction data and materials properties;
- describe and understand the stability of materials structures, including defects, in thermodynamic terms;
- understand the principles, applications and limitations of advanced materials characterisation techniques;
- practically employ a range of advanced materials characterisation techniques and analyse the data generated by these;
- conduct an individual materials characterisation project, including selection and application and possibly use of characterisation techniques.
Learning outcomes
An understanding of the range of techniques available to investigate the morphology, structure and chemistry of materials and how these link into resultant materials properties.
An understanding of the theory and practical implementation and use of these characterisation techniques to solve specific technological problems.
Syllabus
- Basic geometrical crystallography; crystal structures and crystal systems; space lattices and symmetry; point groups and space groups; geometry of the reciprocal lattice.
- Use of molecular modelling software for the visualisation of crystal structures and for the calculation of diffraction data.
- X-ray characterisation: the Laue equations and Bragg's Law; the Ewald sphere; coherent scattering of X-rays; atomic scattering and structure factors; X-ray diffraction techniques.
- Light microscopy: dark ground, polarised light, differential interference contrast, etching techniques.
- Electron specimen interactions: ionisation and decay, production of X-rays, secondary and Auger electrons.
- Electron microscopy: SEM, TEM.
- Scanning probe techniques.
- Surface analysis.
- Thermal analysis.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Tutorial | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 90.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 60.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Directed reading in support of lectures/tutorials/practical demonstrations.Research and report writing for the extended assignment and research-based essay.
Preparation for individual projects.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Review of progress with extended assignment. Performance in tutorials, practicals and tests.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | 2 in-class tests (equal weighting) | 50.00 |
Assignment | Extended portfolio assignment | 50.00 |
In-course Assessment | 4 formative tests | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/03/2016
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