MAT4111 Functional and Structural Ceramics

Cannot be taken with: MAT3332, MAT6390

Aims/Description: This unit covers inorganic and functional materials building on earlier courses. Coverage will focus on materials processing, crystal and defect chemistry, electrical transport, magnetic properties and theory, industrial applications and state of the art assessment of materials development strategies.

Staff Contact: REANEY IAN M

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Problem solving, Independent Study

Assessment: Formal Exam

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