CHEM 311Research in Clean Energy II

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The Smart Energy Research Stream II is part of the First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program that provides students with an authentic research experience in chemistry, physics and materials science research through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. Topics covered in this course will include chemical theory and bonding in solids, electronic and optical properties of solids, synthesis and fabrication methods of solids, analytical instrumentation methods, introduction into electrically conducting polymers, semiconductor device physics, solar cells and LED's, electrochemistry and batteries, stoichiometry and disorder in metal oxides, and thin films. FORMAT: One-two hour lecture and two-three hour laboratory sessions per week. REQUIRED MATERIAL: Chemical Splash Goggles and Lap Apron/coat. PREREQUISITES: Enrolled in FRI program, completed HARP 170 and CHEM 211. 4.000 Credits. This course has a lab fee of $150.