535.618.81 - Fabricatology - Advanced Materials Processing

Course Structure

The course materials are divided into modules which can be accessed by clicking Course Modules on the course menu. A module will have several sections including the overview, content, readings, discussions, and assignments. You are encouraged to preview all sections of the module before starting. Most modules run for a period of seven (7) days, exceptions are noted in the Course Outline. You should regularly check the Calendar and Announcements for assignment due dates.

Course Topics

Course overview/Nanofabrication (1)
Nanofabrication (2)
Microfabrication (1)
Microfabrication (2)
Macro/Hierarchical structure fabrication
3D Printing
Applications of 3D Printing (1)
Applications of 3D Printing (2)
Microstructure Control (1)
Microstructure Control (2)
Surface Control
Student Lecture
Metrology

Course Goals

1. Students will learn principles and technologies to control shapes at various length scales and processes to control structures or surface properties for desired properties/functions.
2. Students will learn about exciting recent development regarding advanced fabrication approaches and their applications.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• Explain the characteristics and pros and cons of different fabrication and characterization approaches.
• Identify the most suitable fabrication/characterization method(s) by comparing different approaches for the intended applications.
• Survey literature to summarize the state-of-the art fabrication approaches for technologies of their interests and report them in oral and written formats.

Textbooks

N/A

Other Materials & Online Resources

In Canvas

Student Coursework Requirements

Homework assignments (30% of total grade): Each module will contain a graded assignment that students will complete individually. Weekly assignments will vary depending on module learning objectives. We will count 10 homework assignments toward grade by dropping the one with the lowest score. You can skip one homework assignment, if you like. 

Weekly participation activities (5% of total grade): Students will be asked to participate in asynchronous weekly Q&A and discussions on topics related to the module learning objectives.

Student lecture presentation (25% of total grade): Students will be asked to conduct literature survey of the topic (related to the scope of the course) that they choose and to give a 50-minute presentation to class. It’s a group project and will be assessed by classmates, grader(s) and instructor.

Graded exams (40% of total grade - 15% for mid-term, 25% for final): These will assess students’ achievement of the learning objectives in modules 1-6, and 1-13, respectively.

Grading Policy

Course Policies

No late homework will be graded without prior written approval by the instructor at least 24 hours before the deadline.

All the course-related tasks should be your own work.

Academic Policies

Deadlines for Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses

Students may add a course up to one week after the start of the term for that particular course. Students may drop courses according to the drop deadlines outlined in the EP academic calendar (https://ep.jhu.edu/student-services/academic-calendar/). Between the 6th week of the class and prior to the final withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from a course with a W on their academic record. A record of the course will remain on the academic record with a W appearing in the grade column to indicate that the student registered and withdrew from the course.

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students.

This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. Course materials (old assignments, texts, or examinations, etc.) should not be shared unless authorized by the course instructor. Any questions related to this policy should be directed to EP’s academic integrity officer at ep-academic-integrity@jhu.edu.

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.

For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at Engineering for Professionals, ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu.

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. 

For a full description of the code please visit the following website: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies-guidelines/student-code/

Classroom Climate

JHU is committed to creating a classroom environment that values the diversity of experiences and perspectives that all students bring. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Fostering an inclusive climate is important. Research and experience show that students who interact with peers who are different from themselves learn new things and experience tangible educational outcomes. At no time in this learning process should someone be singled out or treated unequally on the basis of any seen or unseen part of their identity. 
 
If you have concerns in this course about harassment, discrimination, or any unequal treatment, or if you seek accommodations or resources, please reach out to the course instructor directly. Reporting will never impact your course grade. You may also share concerns with your program chair, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, or the Office of Institutional Equity. In handling reports, people will protect your privacy as much as possible, but faculty and staff are required to officially report information for some cases (e.g. sexual harassment).

Course Auditing

When a student enrolls in an EP course with “audit” status, the student must reach an understanding with the instructor as to what is required to earn the “audit.” If the student does not meet those expectations, the instructor must notify the EP Registration Team [EP-Registration@exchange.johnshopkins.edu] in order for the student to be retroactively dropped or withdrawn from the course (depending on when the "audit" was requested and in accordance with EP registration deadlines). All lecture content will remain accessible to auditing students, but access to all other course material is left to the discretion of the instructor.