Materials 2X03

Crystalline Structure of Materials

Course Information 2015-2016

DESCRIPTION:

Instructor: Dr. Igor Zhitomirsky, zhitom@mcmaster.ca, JHE A418, ext. 23914

Teaching Assistants (JHEA203, ext.20863):

Hanshuo Liu – liuh57@mcmaster.ca , JHE A406, ext. 28625
Cameron Wallar – wallarcj@mcmaster.ca, JHE A203, ext.20863
Kaiyan Shi – kaiyuaks@mcmaster.ca, – JHE A203, ext.20863
Shooka Mahboubi – mahbos@mcmaster.ca JHE A206, ext.27226

Calendar Description:

MATLS 2X03 Crystalline Structure of Materials
Crystal geometry, point groups, space groups, X-ray diffraction methods for the determination of crystalline structures and chemical compositions, electron and neutron diffraction methods, microanalysis, crystalline defects, physical properties of crystals, crystal growth, phase analysis, phase diagrams, phase transitions, protein crystallography.
Prerequisite: Completion of Science I or Engineering I

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday 14:30-15:20, T13/127

Labs Thursday 15.30 -18.20, JHE-233A and 234 or tutorials Friday 14:30-17:20, BSB 104 (group A) BSB 105 (group B)

RELEVANCE TO OTHER COURSES:
Crystallographic principles are important for:
Materials Production I (MATLS 3B03)
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials (MATLS 3M03)
Materials For Electronic Applications (MATLS 3Q03)
Phase Transformations (MATLS 3T04)
Materials Production II (MATLS 4B04)
Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials (MATLS 4F04)
Thin Films Science (MATLS 4H03)
Properties of Polymeric Materials (MATLS 4P03)
Ceramic Science (MATLS 4R03)

CUSTOM COURSEWARE:

"Crystallography, a programmed course in 9 books" by B.Chalmers, J.G.Holland, K.A.Jackson, R.B.Williamson.

TEXT BOOK

B.D.Cullity - "Elements of X-ray Diffraction"

Course Operating Information.

Special dates

Lecture test 1 – October 22, 14:30-15:20, T13/127, covers lectures before test 1
Lecture test 2 – December 1, 14:30-15:20, T13/127, covers lectures after test 1
Tutorial Quiz 1 – October 30, 16:30-17:20, BSB 104 (group A), BSB 105 (group B), covers Courseware Books 1-5
Tutorial Quiz 2 – November 20, 16:30-17:20, BSB 104 (group A), BSB 105 (group B), covers Courseware Books 6-9

Evaluation Method & Grade Distribution:

Lecture Test 1 - 10%
Lecture Test 2 - 10%
Tutorial Quiz 1 - 10%
Tutorial Quiz 2 - 10%
Laboratory Reports (Labs1-4) - 20%
Final Exam - 40%
TOTAL 100%

Laboratory Schedule

Date	Group A	Group B
September 11	BSB 104, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 1,2	BSB 105, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 1,2
September 18	BSB 104, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 3,4	BSB 105, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 3,4
September 24	JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 1
September 25		BSB 105, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 4 (cont.),5
October 1		JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 1
October 2	BSB 104, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 4 (cont.),5
October 8	JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 2
October 9		BSB 105, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial book 6
October 22		JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 2
October 23	BSB 104, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial book 6
October 30	BSB 104, 14:30-16:20 Review, Tutorial book 7 16:30-17:20 Quiz 1	BSB 105, 14:30-16:20 Review, Tutorial book 7 16:30-17:20 Quiz 1
November 5	JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 3
November 6		BSB 105, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 7 (cont),8,9
November 12		JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 3
November 13	BSB 104, 14:30-17:20 Tutorial books 7 (cont), 8,9
November 20	BSB 104, 14:30-16:20 Review 16:30-17:20 Quiz 2	BSB 105, 14:30-16:20 Review 16:30-17:20 Quiz 2
November 26	JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 4
November 27		BSB 105, 14:30-17:20 Review Structure factor calculations
December 3		JHE233/234, 15:30-18:20 Computer lab 4
December 4	BSB 104, 14:30-17:20 Review Structure factor calculations

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The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:
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2. Improper collaboration in group work.
3. Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.
The criteria for acceptable collaboration in group work should be discussed with your instructor at the time of assignment of work.
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