This course  provides training in the practical use of crystallographic resources for the evaluation of high resolution images and electron diffraction patterns. Content includes developing a fundamental understanding of crystallographic operations, use of the International Tables for Crystallography, and mining Crystallographic Information Files from databases. With this knowledge students will be taught how to model and simulate electron diffraction patterns and images.

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 

1. Understand space groups, symmetry and dimensions;

2. Understand planes and directions;

3. Understand unit cell transformations;

4. Understand the relationship between real and reciprocal space; and

5. Understand simulation of diffraction patterns and high resolution images. 

Written assignments will make up 100% of the assessment for this course.

This course will consist of 12 hours of lectures, written assignments and tutorial discussion.  

Prerequisite is at least a Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience at the discretion of the Program Convener. Completion of at least 18 units in MICR, 8000 level courses in the first semester, including MICR8000, is required for enrolment in this course. MICR8510 and MICR8900 are corequisites; there are no incompatible courses.

Knowledge of solid-state chemistry, solid-state physics, or materials science would be beneficial.

To be confirmed.

Students must have access to computers with fast internet connection, webcams, and Skype in order to access remote learning resources.