Physics 5307Advanced - Scanning Electron Microscopy

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University of Missouri-St Louis

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Description:

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course introduces students to advanced scanning electron microscopy techniques and their applications to solving challenging materials and biological problems.? The course includes electron optics, electron-specimen interactions, image formation and interpretation, compositional analysis by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and sample preparation of both biological and non-biological systems.? Laboratory experiments will provide students "hands-on" experience with SEM operations and problem-solving skills.? Successful completion of the course enables students to independently operate scanning electron microscopes to perform research experiments.? Two classroom hours and two hours of laboratory per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umsl.edu/

Phone Number:

(314) 516-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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