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MSCI 410: Laboratory Techniques in Materials Science
This course will cover the theory and operating principles of materials characterization techniques such as electron microscopy, X-ray chemical microanalysis, optical microscopy, thermal, magnetic and structural analysis, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction. Hands-on experience synthesizing or processing polymers, thin films, or other advanced materials may be included. Laboratory experience, research projects, and professional report writing are emphasized.
Offered in 7 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2021 to Spring 2027).
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Prerequisites
MSCI 340 or MSCI 397D
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- MSCI 340 Materials Physics
From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.
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Instructors
| Instructor | Sections | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Murphy, Amanda | 3 | Spring 2022 to Spring 2026 |
| Rider, David | 3 | Spring 2021 to Spring 2024 |
| Bussell, Mark | 1 | Spring 2023 |
| Larsen, Mike | 1 | Spring 2027 |
| Montaño, Manuel | 1 | Spring 2023 |
Every offering in the listed terms (10 sections)
| Term | Sec | CRN | Type | Meets | Instructor | Enrolled | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | 02 | 22076 | Lecture/Lab | R 1:00pm-4:50pm · ES 128 TF 2:00pm-2:50pm · IS 310 | Staff | 0/12 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2027 | 0 | 23388 | Lecture/Lab | TR 2:00pm-2:50pm · HH 153 | Larsen, Mike | 0/12 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2026 | 02 | 22353 | Lecture/Lab | R 1:00pm-4:50pm · ES 128 TF 2:00pm-2:50pm · IS 242 | Murphy, Amanda | 10/12 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2025 | 02 | 22759 | Lecture/Lab | R 1:00pm-4:50pm · ES 128 TF 2:00pm-2:50pm · SL 140 | Murphy, Amanda | 12/12 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2024 | 02 Characterization of Materials | 23529 | Lecture/Lab | TR 12:00pm-12:50pm · IS 242 TR 2:00pm-4:50pm · ES 128 | Rider, David | 11/12 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2023 | 02 Characterization of Materials | 23986 | Lecture/Lab | TR 12:00pm-12:50pm · IS 244 MW 2:00pm-4:50pm · ES 128 | Montaño, Manuel | 8/8 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2023 | 0 Characterization of Materials | 21606 | Lecture/Lab | TR 12:00pm-12:50pm · IS 244 TR 2:00pm-4:50pm · ES 128 | Bussell, Mark | 8/8 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2022 | 0 Characterization of Materials | 21753 | Lecture/Lab | MW 11:00am-11:50am · AH 017 TR 2:00pm-4:50pm · ES 128 | Murphy, Amanda | 9/20 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2021 | 02 Characterization of Materials | 24120 | Lecture/Lab | T 9:00am-10:50am · REMOTE SYNC TR 5:00pm-7:50pm · REMOTE SYNC | Rider, David | 10/14 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2021 | 0 Characterization of Materials | 21930 | Lecture/Lab | T 9:00am-10:50am · REMOTE SYNC TR 12:00pm-2:50pm · REMOTE SYNC | Rider, David | 7/14 | Face to Face Instruction |