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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3.091x: Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX

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Explore the fundamental principles of solid state chemistry in this comprehensive 15-week course offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Delve into the structure and properties of materials, examining topics such as crystallography, phase diagrams, and electronic properties of solids. Gain a deep understanding of how atomic and molecular structures influence the behavior of materials in various applications. Apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios through interactive problem-solving sessions and virtual laboratory experiments. Develop critical thinking skills and analytical techniques essential for careers in materials science, engineering, and related fields. By the end of the course, acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to analyze and predict the properties of solid materials, paving the way for innovative advancements in technology and industry.

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Michael Cima

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4.6 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews

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  • Anonymous
    An excellent course. Quite long but very complete. You develop an intuition for solids and start to connect the microscopic world with the macroscopic behavior of materials. This course motivates you to make experiments at home with whatever material you have in household. The staff answers to many of your questions. What is wonderful, the professor himself often answers and explains the questions of students online.
  • Anonymous
    All edX courses are of high quality, and this is no exception. It fixed some of the interface issues that were a problem with the earlier circuits course. All the material was on time and the staff was responsive. Unfortunately, I felt not as much effort was put into this course compared to the earlier circuits course (I gave it 5 stars, and this one 4 stars). The lectures were already recorded from class instead of mostly new lectures (as in the circuits course), and the homework and exams really needed a bit more work. The exams and homework had some questions that were vague, or simply wrong. They had to correct the final while it was live. In summary, this course was good, but just not great.
  • Anonymous
    This class is not as easy as it sounds - learning about the property of materials from the chemical/physical structure.
    Origially I had thought, that it would be a more descriptive approach, but up untill now (3rd week), it is 98% physics and making difficult calculations.
    Good brain gymnastics though.
    You have to keep up from the start, for it will be difficult if you read the material last minute.
    They will go through the material rather fast and you will have to study independantly to grasp all of it. I do not think it will suffice just to watch the lectures.
  • Anonymous
    Very complete understanding of the basis of the chemistry and the physics of the chemistry, all condensed in one semester. There are lots of exercises, useful calculations, and predictions of material properties, such as transparency, mechanical characteristics, elasticity, plasticity, and conductivity. Understanding of the classical physics is enough to follow this course.
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