Introduction to Solid State Chemistry - 515.628

This course focuses on understanding materials properties and their impact on engineering systems. Students in this course will explore the interrelationships among the atomic structure, bonding, and defects, and their influence on the electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials. This course will cover topics related to: atomic arrangement; synthesis and processing of materials; characterization using x-ray, thermal and electrochemical methods; specialized topics involving real-world examples drawn from industry including semiconductor processing, energy conversion and storage, and emerging materials-specific technologies.