60502 Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis

3cp; five-day block

Requisite(s): 68101 Foundations of Physics OR 68041 Physical Aspects of Nature

This subject investigates the application of electron microscopy and microanalysis to the analysis of materials. It integrates lectures and labs to provide both a practical and theoretical understanding of microscopy and microanalysis techniques using modern equipment in a multidisciplinary environment. This elective is relevant to students undertaking any degree program within the physical sciences discipline (chemistry, forensic science, geoscience, environmental science, materials science and applied physics). Students can tailor laboratory programs to applications commonly encountered within particular disciplines. Experimental assignments and the major hands-on project enhance understanding and develop experimental skills.

Assessment: Subject assessment includes daily class tests worth 20 per cent, experimental assignments worth 30 per cent and a major project worth 50 per cent. Open-book class tests are given to reinforce theoretical concepts underpinning microscopy and microanalysis.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Summer session, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $444.88
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,125.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.063
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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