Seminar series on advances in materials (autumn)

MSE-470(a) / 2 credits

Teacher(s): Abitbol Tiffany, Jotzu Gregor

Language: English

Remark: You are most welcome to follow the seminar series each semester. However, you can only obtain ECTS credit points during one single semester.

Summary

A series of seminars on selected current and emerging topics in Materials will be presented by experts.

Content

Up to 14 seminars will take place according to the programme indicated at the following link :

https://memento.epfl.ch/imx

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Interpret topics of recent research in materials science and engineering

Transversal skills

  • Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
  • Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.

Teaching methods

The course "Seminar series" will consist of 10-14 scientific talks per semester. Attendance of all of these talks is strongly recommended. The students are expected to take their own notes and do literature research concerning the background of the talks (presentation slides will not be distributed). Relevant research articles will be provided.

Expected student activities

Participation in class

Bibliographic research

Final exam is based on seminar content from 5-6 speakers and readings posted on moodle (2 articles per speaker)

 

Assessment methods

Written exam

Supervision

Office hours No
Assistants No
Forum No

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Seminar series on advances in materials (autumn)
  • Courses: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Seminar series on advances in materials (autumn)
  • Courses: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Seminar series on advances in materials (autumn)
  • Courses: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory

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