Professor Jiye Fang

Course Code	Semester	Credit	Description	Prerequisite	Title

Chem411	Fall 2020	4	This course explores advanced techniques for studying solids. Topics include but not limited to X-ray diffraction techniques, atomic-scale microscopies, electrochemical analyses, solid NMR, solar cell processing, synchrotron technology, computation methods, and other characterization techniques. The course includes one complete module on each technique, and the evaluation will be based on a final exam, attendance, class participation, homework, and so on.	Students with comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry, and/or materials.	Techniques for Studying Solids
Chem511 MSE511		4
Chem444	Spring 2021	4	Introduction to modern solid state and materials chemistry. Crystal structures, structural analyses, major characterization techniques, preparative methods, low-dimensional solids, basic introduction of transport properties, optical properties, magnetic and dielectric properties will be discussed. Taught simultaneously as CHEM 444 and CHEM 544. Format: Two lectures per week, PowerPoint. Evaluation: Two exams plus homework.	Comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry and / or Materials Science & Engineering, with a completion of Chem 107/8 or 111.	Chemistry of solids
Chem544		4
Chem484E	Fall 2021	4	State-of-the-art materials related to energy conversion, energy storage, and sustainable energy generation will be introduced. The contents include materials preparation (general), structure, fundamental reaction/working mechanisms, typical applications, and current challenges. Selected examples of frontiers such as photovoltaic and thermoelectric materials, fuel cell catalysts and energy storage components will be discussed. This course emphasizes materials synthesis, key structure to govern the properties, working mechanisms, and function improvement. For 500 level, student oral presentations on a selected topic are required. For 400 level, essays on a selected topic are required. This is an introductory course for students who majored in Chemistry, Materials, Applied Physics and Engineering. This course is taught simultaneously as Chem 484E/581E, and cross-linked to MSE 584P. No textbook is required.	Students with comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry, and/or materials, and/or Physics.	Energy Materials
Chem581E MSE584P		4
Chem444	Spring 2022	4	Introduction to modern solid state and materials chemistry. Crystal structures, structural analyses, major characterization techniques, preparative methods, low-dimensional solids, basic introduction of transport properties, optical properties, magnetic and dielectric properties will be discussed. Taught simultaneously as CHEM 444 and CHEM 544. Format: Two lectures per week, PowerPoint. Evaluation: Two exams plus homework.	Comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry and / or Materials Science & Engineering, with a completion of Chem 107/8 or 111.	Chemistry of solids
Chem544		4
Chem411	Fall 2022	4	This course explores advanced techniques for studying solids. Topics include X-ray diffraction techniques, atomic-scale microscopies, magnetic spectroscopies, electrochemical analyses, solid NMR, solar cell processing, synchrotron technology, computation methods, and other characterization techniques. The course includes one complete module on each technique, and the evaluation will be based on a final exam, quizzes, class participation, homework, and so on.	Students with comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry, and/or materials.	Techniques for Studying Solids
Chem511 MSE511		4
Chem444	Spring 2023	4	Introduction to modern solid state and materials chemistry. Crystal structures, structural analyses, major characterization techniques, crystal defects, low-dimensional solids, basic introduction of transport properties, optical properties, magnetic and dielectric properties will be discussed. Taught simultaneously as CHEM 444 and CHEM 544. Format: Two lectures per week, PowerPoint. Evaluation: quizzes, exams plus homework.	Comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry and / or Materials Science & Engineering, with a completion of Chem 107/8 or 111.	Chemistry of solids
Chem544		4
Chem484E	Fall 2023	4	State-of-the-art materials related to energy conversion, energy storage, and sustainable energy generation will be introduced. The contents include material preparation, structural analysis, foundational reactions, operational mechanisms, prevalent applications, and contemporary challenges. Selected examples in frontier topics such as photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, fuel cell catalysts, and energy storage components will be discussed. Targeted at students majoring in Chemistry, Materials, Applied Physics, and Engineering, this course is simultaneously taught as Chem 484E/581E and is cross-linked to MSE 584P. No textbook purchase is necessary.	Students with comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry, and/or materials, and/or Physics.	Energy Materials
Chem581E MSE584P		4
Chem444	Spring 2024	4	Introduction to modern solid state and materials chemistry. Crystal structures, structural analyses, major characterization techniques, crystal defects, low-dimensional solids, basic introduction of transport properties, optical properties, magnetic and dielectric properties will be discussed. Taught simultaneously as CHEM 444 and CHEM 544. Format: Two lectures per week, PowerPoint. Evaluation: quizzes, exams plus homework.	Comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry and / or Materials Science & Engineering, with a completion of Chem 107/8 or 111.	Chemistry of solids
Chem544		4
Chem484E	Fall 2024	4	Cutting-edge materials relevant to energy conversion, storage, and sustainable energy generation are presented in this course. Topics covered include materials preparation techniques, crystal structures, fundamental reaction mechanisms, typical applications, and current challenges. Selected case studies in emerging areas such as thermoelectric materials, fuel cell catalysts, components of Li-ion batteries, and advancements in solar cell technology are explored. Designed as an introductory course for majors in Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Physics, and Engineering, the course is offered concurrently as Chem 484E and Chem 581E (or MSE 581), each tailored to different levels of proficiency and assessment.	Students with comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry, and/or materials, and/or Physics.	Energy Materials
Chem581E MSE581		4
Chem444	Spring 2025	4	Introduction to modern solid state and materials chemistry. Crystal structures and structural analyses; bonding in solids; major characterization techniques; preparative methods; basic introduction of transport properties; optical, magnetic and dielectric properties are discussed. This course is taught simultaneously as Chem 444 and Chem 544 with different levels of practice and test. Format: two lectures per week, including in-class, on-line and self-study materials. Evaluation: two exams plus homework and quizzes.	Comprehensive knowledge of one or more years in Chemistry and / or Materials Science & Engineering, with a completion of Chem 107/8 or 111.	Chemistry of solids
Chem544		4

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