Overview
It's MSE 550 Advanced Materials Characterization class.
Catalog Description
A key purpose of this course is to familiarize you with fundamental concepts and terms used in materials characterization. Students will be introduced to analytical instrumentation for the characterization of materials; including SEM, SIMS, Auger, analytical TEM, and other advanced research techniques.
The purpose of this assignment is to present a summary of your research into (or literature-search regarding) a particular characterization technique of your choice. I would pick Topic: The Use of SEM in Failure Analysis of Engineering Materials
GUIDELINES (for presentation slides):
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--- You should budget to speak approximately 1 minute per slide.
--- So, a 15 minute talk would give you time for 15 slides.
2. Use 16 point font, or larger, for the bullet points on your slides
--- 16 point font would be readable on the slide
--- it is ok to use a smaller font, e.g., 14 point, for sub-bullets; but do so sparingly.
3. One option is to divide each slide into two halves,
--- and have bulletized text on the left hand side of the slide,
--- and a figure or picture on the right hand side of the slide.
--- This will make the slides more interesting for the viewers.
4. If you are including data or a figure from a reference on a slide, list the reference (in 10-point font) at the bottom of the slide; --- but if you have many such references on a slide,
--- then provide a reference number on the slide
--- and provide a references-slide at the end of your presentation. 5. Place a slide number at the bottom right hand side of each slide
--- e.g., in 10-point font 6. Provide the Title of your Presentation and Your Name on the Title slide. 7. Example slide structure (your numbers can vary from this): --- Title Slide = 1 slide --- Introduction slides = 3 slides --- Description of technique = 5 slides --- Case Study 1 - introduction, background, what is this about = 1 slide --- Case Study 1 - experimental set up = 1 slide --- Case Study 1 - key results = 1 slide --- Case Study 2 - introduction, background, what is this about = 1 slide --- Case Study 2 - experimental set up = 1 slide --- Case Study 2 - key results = 1 slide --- Summary - 1 slide --- Thank the audience for their time and attention - 1 slide I attached example provided from the instructor for one of the students. We can pick an easier topic if you want to.