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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2025
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MSNE 435 001 (CRN: 20458)
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRACTION
Long Title: CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRACTION
Department: Materials Science & NanoEng
Instructor: Han, Yimo
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: MSNE 211 OR MSNE 301
Section Max Enrollment: 60
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 60
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 14-NOV-2024 10:52PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Study of crystals by diffraction techniques, focusing on x-ray, with an overview of electron and neutron diffraction as well as complementary techniques. Provides mathematical foundations and nomenclature for diffraction and related phenomena. Includes basics of crystallographic analysis and surface/point/space group symmetry, experiment design (sources, geometry, detectors), lab demos, and data analysis and interpretation. Required for undergraduate MSNE major. Meets with MSNE 535 (less course work for the undergraduate class). Cross-list: MSNE 535, PHYS 535. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 435 if student has credit for MSNE 535.