Syllabus for Roster(s):

  • 16Sp MSE 6080-001 (ENGR)
  • 16Sp MSE 6080-501 (ENGR)
In the UVaCollab course site:   16S MSE 6080 Electrochem

Course Description (for SIS)

Introduces electrochemical phenomena at solid/electrolyte interfaces, including the concepts of electrode potential, double layer theory, surface charge, and electrode kinetics. These concepts are applied to subjects that include corrosion, energy conversion, batteries and fuel cells, electro-catalysis, electroanalysis, electrochemical industrial processes, bioelectrochemistry, and water treatment. Prerequisite: fundamentals of materials science, physical chemistry or instructor permission.