MATS31201 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Katie Moore Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <p>This unit provides an introduction to the range of advanced characterisation techniques available in materials research, as well as to the principles that control how they operate.</p> <div><p>This unit provides an introduction to the range of advanced characterisation techniques available in materials research, as well as to the principles that control how they operate. Topics include:</p><ul><li>Overview of bulk spectroscopy and thermal characterisation techniques which are used in materials engineering, e. g. Raman spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).</li><li>Fundamental imaging concepts used in spatially-resolved characterisation techniques: magnification, resolution, lenses and aberrations.</li><li>Wave material interactions (photons, ions and electrons).</li><li>Image based methods, e.g. scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM).</li><li>Electron diffraction methods e.g. selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) for texture analysis.</li><li>Spatially-resolved Spectroscopic techniques, e.g. energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS).</li><li>Three dimensional tomographic imaging approaches, e. g. atom probe tomography (APT), focused ion beam (FIB).</li></ul></div> <p>The unit aims to:</p><ul> <li> Introduce the range of advanced techniques available for the characterisation of materials, including microscopy, spectroscopy and thermal analysis.</li> <li> Discuss the basic underlying principles of how they operate (such as particle material interactions, optical systems etc.)</li> <li> Make students aware of the limitations and applications of different characterisation methods.</li></ul> <p>A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:</p> <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> <ul><li>Describe the limits of resolution including the effect of lenses and aberrations in optics.</li><li>Differentiate between bulk and spatially-resolved characterisation techniques.</li><li>Describe the principles and applications of transmission and scanning electron microscopy.</li><li>Explain the principles and applications of analytical techniques for structural, textural and chemical characterisation in electron microscopy.</li><li>Describe the principles and applications of molecular and thermal characterisation techniques.</li><li>Compare and contrast the principles and applications of ion based techniques for sample preparation, 3D tomography and chemical information.</li><li>Describe the principles and applications of light microscopy and spectroscopy techniques and identify their key merits.</li><li>Describe strategies to materials characterisation using the above techniques and be able to carry out fundamental interpretations of measurements.</li><li>Describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of different techniques and the relative strengths and weaknesses for when analysing different materials problems.</li></ul> <ul><li>Extract relevant information from images obtained using different techniques and use this information to characterise the material under observation.</li><li>Describe how spectroscopic techniques can be used and what can be gained from them as analytical tools.</li><li>Analyse and interpret information from structural, texture and chemical characterisation techniques for analysis of materials.</li><li>Identify and describe the artefacts and limitations of different imaging and spectroscopy techniques.</li><li>Select the right analytical technique or choose a suitable combination of complementary techniques to analyse complex materials problems.</li></ul> <ul> <li> Not applicable</li></ul> <ul> <li> Develop their analytical capability and direct this understanding towards creative problem solving.</li></ul> <p>This unit is delivered using a blended learning approach, which integrates technology and digital media with traditional classroom activities. A variety of learning and teaching processes will be used including: lectures, discussions, group activities and independent study. Canvas will be used to present online study materials, including videos, lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Canvas will also be used for the submission of assessments.</p> 1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% <p>Feedback given written/verbal</p> N <p>The recommended reading for this unit can be found on the <a href="https://www.readinglists.manchester.ac.uk/leganto/public/44MAN_INST/lists/338986365790001631?auth=CAS">online unit reading list</a>.</p> Lectures 22 Practical classes & workshops 4 0 74