Courses Detail Information
MSE3650J – Materials Lab II
Instructors:
Credits:
3
Pre-requisites:
MSE2500J
Description:
This course provides laboratory experiences to enhance the understandings of the principles of engineering materials, including the analysis of microstructures and crystalline structures, the investigation of thermal, mechanical, and electrochemical properties. It also provides a broad perspective in identifying and understanding the role of engineering in solving critical issues facing today’s society, such as plastic pollution and energy, and it provides hands-on experiences to design and execute experiments in addressing these critical issues facing humanity. The key feature of this course is the use of the combination of experiments, simulations, and theory to study on a specific topic in projects.
Course Topics:
1. Laboratory Safety
2. Experimental Design and Data Analysis
3. Error Analysis
4. Polymer Recycling (Infrared Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetric Analysis)
5. Salt Analysis (X-ray Diffraction, Rietveld Refinement, Scanning Electron Microscopy)
6. Battery Design (Electrochemical Cells, Electrical Measurements)