Material Characterization
Join the first undergraduate-level programme on the microstructural characterisation of materials–Material Characterization course by Swayam, developed by IITM.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Swayam offers the Material Characterization certification course at both UG and PG level. The training is provided under the category of Electronic Materials, Metallurgy & Material Science, and Mining Engineering. It is the first course on the microstructural characterisation of materials at the undergraduate level.
Moreover, the Material Characterization certification syllabus is spread across 12 weeks. The curriculum covers the basic techniques and principles of scanning electron, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. Other core topics covered include Optics fundamentals, image formation, and X-ray scattering.
The Material Characterization course also provides instrument details demonstrations and imagining experiments using video examples. Numerous technique demonstrations are also included to provide practical examples of sample preparation techniques for microstructural analysis and optical microscopes. If you are a postgraduate or undergraduate from a relevant field, then you can join the Material Characterization programme to gain a comprehensive knowledge of microstructural characterisation. And earn a course certificate to testify your newly acquired learnings.
The Highlights
- UG/PG course
- 12-weeks programme
- 100% online
- E-Certificate
- No prerequisites
- Expert faculty
- An IIT Madras offering
- Demonstrations
- Practical learning
- AICTE approved course
- Video examples
Programme Offerings
- online learning
- E-certificate
- IIT Madras course
- free enrollment
- Demonstrations
- Video examples
- Practical Learning
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Madras (IITM) |
- Swayam charges Rs. 1000 as the certification fee.
- Admission to the Material Characterization course by Swayam is free.
Material Characterization fee structure :
Course Option | Fee |
Access to course materials | FREE |
Access to course materials + Certificate | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
The Material Characterization programme does not demand any prior qualifications or prerequisites. You can join the course for free.
Further, Swayam offers a certificate based on two certification qualifying criteria. The final score will comprise your average assignment score and certification exam score. You will need to submit 12 assignments throughout the course for marking. Swayam will consider 8 of your best-scored assignments to calculate the average score. And 25 % of that average score must be >= 10/25 to qualify.
Also, 75% of your certification exam score must be >=30/75. If you don't meet any of the two criteria, you will not receive the Material Characterization certificate.
What you will learn
Once you finish the Material Characterization course by Swayam, you will have mastery over the following topics:
- Optics fundamentals
- Optical microscope details
- Phase contrast
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Polarised light
- Phrase contrast
- Imagining techniques
- X-ray scattering basics
Who it is for
The Material Characterization online course has been purposefully designed for the UG/PG students enrolled in metallurgical and allied courses. These include students of Physics, Biological Sciences, and Chemistry.
Admission Details
Step 1: You can begin the enrolment procedure for the Material Characterization course by clicking on this link: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_mm18/preview
Step 2: Click on the red-coloured 'Sign-in/Register' tab on the webpage to sign up for Swayam.
Step 3: Fill out the necessary details to sign up. Otherwise, log in using your social media IDs (Facebook/Google/Microsoft).
Step 4: Begin learning once you've logged in successfully.
Application Details
Applying for the Material Characterization programme by Swayam only requires completing an online sign-up form. Provide a username, email ID, and password in the online form. Then, tap the 'send verification code' button.
Once your account is verified, you can start learning once the Material Characterization online course commences.
The Syllabus
- Fundamentals of optics
- Optical microscope and its instrumental details
- Variants in the optical microscopes and image formation
- Phase contrast, Polarized light, Differential interference contrast, Fluorescence microscopy
- Sample preparation and applications of optical microscopes
- Introduction to Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- Instrumental details and image formation of SEM
- Various imaging techniques and spectroscopy
- Sample preparation and applications of SEM
- Fundamentals of X-ray scattering
- Bragg’s law derivation and the factors affecting the intensity
- Crystallite size, effect of strain on the intensity
- Profile fit, indexing, peak broadening
- Quantitative analysis, residual stress analysis
- Instrumentation details and demo experiments of XRD
- Introduction to transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
- Diffraction and image formation
- Various imaging techniques and spectroscopy
- Sample preparation and applications of TEM
- Instrumentation details and demo experiments of TEM
Evaluation process
A written exam (optional) is conducted by Swayam for the Material Characterization course. Candidates can sign up for the proctored assessment online.
Instructors
IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes. All Swayam courses are provided online.
Demonstrations and video examples will be available for practical learning. You will also receive a well-researched list of books and references.
No. Joining the Material Characterization course doesn't mandate any prerequisites.
You can complete this online programme in around 12 weeks.
FDP or Faculty Development Programmes are NPTEL's online certification courses approved by AICTE under the Career Advancement Scheme.