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Module Title	LM Electron Microscopy
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 24364
Module Lead	Dr Yu-Lung Chiu
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-2 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 102 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will discuss and evaluate the different electron microscopy techniques used in the study of materials. This will include the understanding of how Scanning Electron Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy work and how they can be used to analyse and image materials. Compositional analysis techniques, such as elemental dispersive x-rays and electron energy loss spectroscopy will be covered. These link to the following topics in the 2017 QAA Materials Subject Benchmark Statements: i atomic bonding, crystalline lattices, defects and disorder, amorphous materials ii phase equilibria and phase transformations, multiphase materials, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects iii structure on the nano, micro, meso and macro scales. vi structural characterisation - optical and electron microscopy techniques, electron and X-ray diffraction, scanning probe techniques, thermal analysis vii compositional analysis - spectroscopic methods (electron/X-ray probe/ infra-red/ultra-violet techniques), chemical analysis
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Device and recommend material analysis strategies which can be used in studies of the performance of materials; Describe the principles of the main and state-of-the art microscopical methods of materials analysis; Review critically benefits and limitations of the different approaches in current and latest microscopical methods when applied to the study of materials; These link to the AHEP v4 learning outcomes Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study (C1) Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (C2) Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering (M1) Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (M2)
Assessment	24364-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Open Book (50%) 24364-03 : Coursework : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Two hour written exam (50%), coursework (50%)
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