Undergraduate
- Physical chemistry (1st semester of 2nd year)
Course objective
This class covers the fundamental concepts in physical chemistry, including the kinetic theory of gases, laws of
thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, chemical potential, etc. Based on such concepts, this class explores the
underlying principles of chemical reaction and equilibrium in our material universe.
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- Basic Experiment on Information Materials 1 (1st semester of 2nd year)
Course objective
This class aims to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience in fabricating nanomaterials-based oxide
semiconductor gas sensors. The class includes synthesis/analysis(SEM, XRD, and BET) of nanomaterials and
performance evaluation of the sensors to foster future engineers capable of designing and analyzing oxide
semiconductor gas sensors.
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- Material thermodynamics (2nd semester of 2nd year)
Course objective
This class covers the changes in chemical potentials and their equilibrium in one-component heterogeneous systems
and simple mixtures, and provides fundamental knowledge for understanding phase changes and the chemical states of
materials. On that basis, this class aims to establish the basic thermodynamic concepts essential for material design and
to cultivate the ability to apply them to all fields of material engineering.
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- Metallic materials (1st semester of 3rd year)
Course objective
This class focuses on the physical/chemical properties of metals associated with the crystal structure, defect, and
microstructure, and the basic principles for their synthesis, processing, and application. This class also investigates
the steels, nonferrous metals, and advanced metallic materials in the current industry.
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- X-ray crystallography (now closed)
Course objective
This class covers the fundamental crystallographic notions such as the lattice, symmetry, structure, and point/space
groups, and the basic theories of X-ray generation, diffraction, scattering, and absorption for crystal structure and
defect analysis.
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- Sensor engineering (now closed)
Course objective
This class covers the structure, fabrication, working principles, and merits/demerits of various sensors detecting light,
heat, temperature, sound, gas, pressure, velocity, and biometrics/biomolecules. The course aims to deliver
fundamental knowledge on sensors and foster future engineers capable of designing next-generation sensors.
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- Ceramic materials & processing (now closed)
Course objective
This class covers the interrelation among the crystal structure, microstructure, and electronic properties in ceramic
materials, and conveys knowledge on the synthesis and processing of high-tech ceramics. The goal of this lecture
is to foster future engineers with practical application ability in the preparation of ceramic materials for various
applications (e.g., chemical sensors).
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