CH121H/C: Materials Science and Engineering                    

Course description 
This course focuses on the fundamentals of structure, energetics, and bonding that form the basis of materials science. The course deals with important classes of materials: metals, ceramics and polymers and provides a basic understanding of these materials, their structure-property relations and how to characterize them. It provides an understanding of materials science and engineering with an emphasis on rapidly growing areas such as energy and the environment.
Course objectives
• To provide the students a strong understanding of the basics of materials science, structure-property relations 
• To provide knowledge about important material characterizations
Course outcome
• Students will have the ability to design and choose the right materials for specific applications
Course Syllabus
Atomic bonding, particle in a finite and infinite potential well, particle in a one-dimensional lattice; Crystal structure, crystal planes, lattice constant and matching, miller indices, defects in crystals; Crystal growth, Czochralski method; Metals and alloys; Ceramics; Semiconductors; Dielectric materials; Semiconducting polymers; Tools for material characterization, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopies. 
Textbooks
1. Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright, The Science and Engineering of Materials, 7th ed., Cengage Learning India Pvt Ltd (2016).
2. Prathap Haridoss, Physics of Materials: Essential Concepts of Solid-State Physics, Wiley India (2015)
3. Billmeyer, F. W., Textbook of Polymer Science, 3rd ed., Wiley India (1984).
4. W.D. Kingery, Introduction to Ceramics, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, (1999).
5. Y. Leng, Materials Characterisation: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, John Wiley & Sons (Asia), (2008).

CHM614: Materials Characterization Techniques
Course Description:
This course comprises the fundamental principles and practical applications of different classes of materials and characterization techniques. The characterization techniques used for chemical and structural analysis of materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors are discussed in detail. The topics include important spectroscopic, microscopic and thermal methods for materials characterization.
Course Objectives:
• To introduce the materials characterization techniques to the students
• Help the students to understand the instrumentation aspects
• To provide a detailed understanding of data interpretation
• To provide hands on experience of the characterization techniques
Course Outcomes:
• Students will demonstrate proficiency in sample preparation methods and proper sample handling techniques.
• Students will interpret and evaluate data obtained from various analytical techniques.
• Students will identify and justify the ideal method of analysis to extract the required information.
Syllabus:
Introduction to materials and techniques; Spectroscopic methods- UV-visible and vibrational spectroscopy- Infrared and Raman, Electron spectroscopies - X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy; Optical microscopy, Electron microscopy- SEM, TEM; Scanning Probe Microscopies: STM, AFM; Thermal analysis- TGA, DTA, DSC; Materials analysis by Non-destructive testing (NDT).
Books:
1. Y. Leng, Materials Characterisation: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, John Wiley & Sons (Asia), 2008.
2. S. Zhang, Lin Li, A. Kumar, Materials Characterisation Techniques, CRC press, 2008.
3. D.A. Skoog, F.J. Holler, S. R. Crouch, Instrumental Analysis, Cengage Learning, 2007.
4. J.C. Vickerman, I. Gilmore, Surface Analysis: The Principal Techniques, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2009.
5. W. W. Wendlandt, Thermal Methods of Analysis, John Wiley, 1974.
6. B. Raj, T. Jayakumar, M. Thavasimuthu, Practical Non-Destructive Testing, 2nd ed., Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
References:
1. R.M. Silverstein, Spectrometric identification of organic compounds, 7th ed., John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
2. C.R. Brundle, C.A. Evans, S. Wilson, Encyclopedia of Materials Characterisation, Butterworth-Heineman, 1992.

CHM868: Advanced Characterization Techniques (Shared with other faculty)
Course Description:
Some of the important methods for materials characterization techniques are discussed in detail in this course. Students will learn about surface characterization, microstructural analysis, and elucidation of chemical composition and analysis of bandgap materials. Real-world examples of materials characterization will be discussed, including characterization of thin films, surfaces, interfaces, crystals and energy materials. 
Course Objectives:
• To introduce some of the advanced characterization techniques aiding the cutting edge research
• Give hands-on training on available instruments (AFM, MS, CV)
• To provide in-depth knowledge in instrumental parameters and instrumentation
• To provide exposure in some frontier areas of the application 
Course Outcomes:
• Students will learn to characterize materials to probe its structure & properties
• Students will understand how the materials will behave in technological applications with respect to its structural features.
Syllabus
X-ray diffraction (XRD); Indexing of  XRD patterns, lattice parameter determination, determination of particle size and micro/macro strains. Surface mass spectrometry and mass spec imaging- MALDI, ESI, SIMS; Atom probe tomography; Cryoelectron microscopy;  Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy, Contact angle measurement, Surface area analysis, Dynamic Light Scattering, Nanoindentation, 
Books:
1. Y. Leng, Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
2. J.C. Vickerman, I. Gilmore, Surface Analysis: The Principal Techniques, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2009.
3. H. Bubert, H. Jenett, Surface and Thin Film Analysis: A Compendium of Principles, Instrumentation, and Applications, Wiley-VCH, 2002.
4. S. Zhang, L. Li, A. Kumar, Materials Characterization Techniques, CRC Press, 2008.
5. Waseda, Yoshio, X-ray diffraction crystallography introduction, examples and solved problems, Springer-Verlag 2011
6. M. K. Miller , R. G. Forbes, Atom-Probe Tomography:The Local Electrode Atom Probe, Springer 2014
7. B. L. Nannenga, T. Gonen, CryoEM Methods and Protocols, Springer 2020.
8. Compton G. Richard and Craig E. Banks, Understanding Voltammetry (2nd Edition), World Scientific, 2011.   
9. Kock-Yee Law, Hong Zhao, Surface Wetting Characterization, Contact Angle, and Fundamentals 
Springer 2015.
10. S. Lowell, Joan E. Shields, Powder Surface Area and Porosity Springer 2013.
11. ASM Handbook: Materials Characterization, ASM International, 2008.
12. Mohan Ranganathan, Materials Characterisation: modern methods and application, Pan Stanford 2015 
13. S Zhang, Thin Films and Coatings:  Toughening and Toughness Characterisation, CRC Press 2015, 
14. Bruce J. Berne, Robert Pecora, Dynamic Light Scattering: With Applications to Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, Dover Publications Inc.2003
15. Kenneth Schmitz, An introduction to dynamic light scattering by macromolecules Elsevier 2012. 


ID411: Basic course on Astrobiology (Shared with other faculty) (Institute Elective, 2 credits) 
Interdisciplinary Course 
Course Description: 
The detection and characterization of planets beyond the confines of the solar system has rekindled human interest in planets, their geological evolution, and the environmental and chemical conditions that support the emergence and development of life. Astrobiology is fast emerging as an active area of research, bringing together interdisciplinary approaches. Keeping in mind the nature of this subject, the course will discuss concepts in astronomy, comparative planetary sciences, planetary geology and biochemistry that will provide an introductory understanding of research in this field. The course is designed at a level appropriate for undergraduate and post-graduate students. The key topics covered include, the techniques for discovering planets around other stars, exoplanet atmospheres and search for biomarkers, endogenic and exogenic processes that have shaped Earth, Mars and various solar system moons, biochemical processes relevant for life, history of life on Earth, formation of organic molecules in interstellar space, and an overview of past, present and future missions for the exploration of life beyond Earth. 
Course Objectives: 
1. To introduce students to aspects of astronomy, geology and astrochemistry essential for pursuing higher studies and basic research in astrobiology. 
2. To help students become aware of the prospects and importance of the human space programme and planetary exploration. 
3. Provide a combination of laboratory and computational activities for synthesizing information on astrobiology. 
4. To foster interdisciplinary approaches to learning and problem solving. 
Syllabus: 
The course will be under the broad themes of astronomy, biotic and pre-biotic chemistry, planetary geosciences and life in extreme environments. 
Astrochemistry (handled by Jobin Cyriac)
The origin and evolution of life- a basic understanding of what life is and associated biochemical/biophysical processes. Synthesis of organic molecules, Miller-Urey experiment, bottom-up and top-down strategies, cometary organics, extraterrestrial matter and their transportation to earth. Chiralty and life, molecular assemblies and building complexities. Reaction dynamics: Astrochemistry - gas phase and solid-state chemical processes. Interstellar simulation experiments.