Inorganic Materials (Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of atomic reactivity, stability, and properties. Learners will develop the skills to analyse inorganic compounds, predict material properties, and design new materials with specific properties. The course equips learners to understand and manage material development processes, including the creation of catalysts and innovative products. With practical and theoretical insights, learners will be prepared to apply their knowledge in material property tuning and process optimisation. Suitable for learners from various scientific backgrounds, this course supports career pathways in materials science, chemical development, and industrial innovation.
What You'll Learn
1. Compare and correlate electromagnetic emissions with atomic structure, which is critical in industries such as material characterisation, and environmental monitoring.
2. Explain how polarisation, electron affinity and valency determine the relative contribution to bonding characteristics. Learners will be able to design and optimise functional materials, such like energy storage, electronics, and nanomaterials.
3. Describe the characteristics and reactivity of common non-metals and metals, which is relevant to areas like catalysis, corrosion resistance, and material recycling.
4. List and analyse non-metal and metal technologies in the engineering industry such as thermoelectric, superhard and chalcogenide materials.
Entry Requirements
While no pre-requisite is needed to enrol in the course, participants without qualifications in materials science and engineering or closely related fields may find the course contents challenging.