MTE4598 Electron microscopy
Faculty of Engineering
MTE4598 Electron microscopy is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs MTE2541 and MTE3547.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MTE4598
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MTE4598
No unit lists MTE4598 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit will reveal how electron microscopy can be used to determine the structure and chemistry of a material from the micron to the atomic scale. It will cover methods for the determination of atomic structure, chemical composition and bonding, 3D structures, surface morphology and topography, orientation-relationships and electronic and magnetic structures. These methods will be illustrated with applications, for example, to nanomaterials, alloys, ceramics, catalysts, polymers and electronic materials. The course will cover the theory, methodology and application of both scanning and transmission electron microscopy and will incorporate practical sessions in front of electron microscopes.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for MTE4598.
Assessment
- SEM reportWrittenThreshold hurdle30%
- TEM reportWrittenThreshold hurdle30%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Have a thorough understanding of the methods, capabilities and applications of electron microscopy for the characterization of advanced materials.
- 2
Understand the principles and theory of electron microscopy and be able to understand and interpret elementary electron micrographs and spectroscopy data to reveal the structure of a material.
- 3
Be able to recognize and identify the most appropriate electron microscopy method to characterize different types of materials and materials features.
- 4
Be familiar with advanced techniques and the information that can be provided about materials such as nanomaterials, nanocomposites, alloys, ceramics, catalysts, polymers, glasses and electronic materials.
- 5
Should have improved skills in team work, understanding the literature, completing tasks as part of a team, and also obtain improved oral and written communication skills.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The research-oriented teaching is applied in the SEM part of the unit where the samples and SEM investigations are actually part of an ongoing project.
The problem-based learning is implemented via an industrial consulting-style problem in the TEM laboratory session and report.
Where it fits
MTE4598 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
When is MTE4598 offered?
MTE4598 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is MTE4598?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE4598 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MTE4598?
MTE4598 is part of Materials engineering.