Introduction to functional materials ( points)
(ENG)
Leader: TBA
Offered:
Not offered in 2004.
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this course students will be able to: 1. understand the atomic and molecular structures of functional electrical materials 2. describe conduction processes in metals, alloys, semiconductors, polymers and ceramics; 3. understand the temperature dependencies of these processes to the extent that they relate to the functioning of modern devices; 4. understand the microscopic origins of polarization processes in electrical insulators, ionic, molecular, ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials; 5. account for optical transmission and absorption processes in polarizable electrical materials; 6. appreciate material compatibility requirements in the fabrication of devices from different classes of materials; 7. conduct laboratory experiments designed to measure properties and to have an appreciation of the importance of experimental accuracy in measuring physical properties; 8. appreciate the importance of a co-operative team effort in materials evaluation; 9. prepare and present written reports on property measurement; and 10. appreciate the role of physical property assessment in materials research and/or manufacturing.
Assessment: Four written assignments (10%), laboratory work (30%), one x 3-hour written examination (60%).
Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lecture/tutorial classes and one 3-hour laboratory class per week, 4 assignments
Prohibitions: MTE2507 & MSC2022
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