This short course will provide a basic introduction to the concepts and theory behind TEM and analytical STEM, while focusing on developing practical skills in the use of the new JEOL 2800 analytical/STEM in the SMBB building. The class consists of seven one hour long lectures, seven one hour long demonstrations, and seven three hour labs starting August 24th. There will be one lecture, one demonstration, and one lab per week for seven contact weeks. After completion of the course, students can register for independent use of the instrument to assist in their research.

• Course: August 24th through October 19th (7 weeks, does not meet over Labor Day or Fall Break)
• Lecture time/location: 9 am to 9:50 am Mondays, SMBB room 2650
• Demonstration time/location: 3 to 3:50 pm Mondays, SMBB room 2650
• Lab dates: (TBA, choose from one, three hour lab per week, go to /signups/ssal/2015-fall-tem to register for a lab section)
• Recommended Textbook: Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Textbook for Materials Science, Williams & Carter.
• Cost:
  $574 for University of Utah students
  $1148 for non-U of U students (industry)