IMAGING AND MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION
PHY2MAC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
On completion of this subject, you will be able to determine chemical and structural properties of materials using the techniques of optical microscopy, electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence and image analysis. Materials investigated include earth assemblages (minerals and soils and technological materials such as semi conductors and integrated circuits. You will gain discipline based knowledge and skills in preparation for a career in physical and earth sciences
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPHY1SCB OR CHE1CHF OR PHY1LS OR CHE1APL OR PHY1SCA OR CHE1GEN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHY2IMG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Fundamentals of energy dispersive X-ray analysis
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorJ.C. Russ
Year1984
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PublisherButterworths
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An introduction to X-ray spectrometry
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorR. Jenkins
Year1974
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PublisherHeyden
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The image processing handbook
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorJ.C. Russ
Year1995
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PublisherBoca Raton:CRC Press
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Elements of X-ray diffraction
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorB. D. Cullity
Year1977
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PublisherAddison-Wesley
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
Seven 3.00 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour end-of-semester written exam (2000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Extended Lab report collated from multiple laboratory sessions (2000 word equiv)Students characterise the physical properties of a nanomaterial sample using a range of techniques and present the findings in a written report in the format of a journal article. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
4 x Image analysis assignments (500 word equiv total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |