SIOG 243. Material Characterization (4 units)
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Description
Survey course in materials characterization geared in the earth, environmental, planetary, oceanographic, and biological sciences. Emphasis placed on surface analysis techniques. The course will introduce theoretical framework for spectroscopy, diffraction, and imaging methods used in structural and compositional characterization of materials. Techniques covered include SEM, TEM, IR, and Raman spectroscopy, laser ablation ICP-MS, etc. A term project will incorporate hands-on experience using SEM. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor. (S/U grades permitted.)
Prerequisite courses
SIOG 243 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have SIOG 243 as a prerequisite.