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vision

I.

A leading academic and

research institution on mining,
metallurgical, and materials
engineering that employs a
multidisciplinary holistic
approach for national and
global progress.

COURSE OUTCOMES
At end of this course, the student should be able to:
COURSE OUTCOMES (C.O.)
1. Properly prepare material specimen for thermal analysis using
thermogravimetric apparatus, differential scanning calorimetry, and
differential thermomechanical analyzer;

mission
To provide top-quality EDUCATION in
mining, metallurgical, and materials
engineering using advanced
facilities
through high-calibre and
internationally recognized faculty
members;
To foster INGENUITY and
PRODUCTIVITY on sustainable and
clean mineral and metal extraction
technologies; synthesis, processing,
and characterization of smart and
functional materials and materials
for energy from indigenous
resources;

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2. Specify and modify, when necessary, equipment operating conditions/settings

appropriate for the material/specimen to be tested;
3. Obtain thermal properties of materials from the results of thermal analysis
performed; and,
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4. Explain thermal properties of materials/specimen and variation thereof

according to the variation in structure and processing history.
II.

COURSE OUTLINE
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To render socially relevant and

exceptional PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
in mining, metallurgical, and
materials engineering through
dynamic and competent faculty
members and staff.

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Materials Science
& Engineering 219
Thermal Analysis

Principles of Thermogravimetric Analysis

TGA Apparatus & Operation
Sample Acquisition

Principles of Differential Scanning Calorimetry

DSC Apparatus & Operation
Sample Acquisition

6-7

Calibration of TGA Apparatus

Sample Preparation and TGA Experiment
TGA Results and Analysis

8-9

Calibration of DSC Apparatus

Sample Preparation and DSC Experiment
DSC Results and Analysis

10

Principles of Thermo-mechanical Analysis

DTMA Apparatus & Operation

11-12

Calibration of DTMA Apparatus

Sample Preparation & DTMA Experiment
DTMA Results & Analysis

Laboratory module on the applications of thermal analyses

MSE 219

HWX course credit 1 unit

MSE 201 corequisite None
TH
1:00-4:00
class schedule
room DMMME 308, 101
section

prerequisites

consultation hours

faculty LESLIE JOY L. DIAZ, DR. ENG.

T, W, F 9:00 12:00, WF 16:00 17:00
email lesliejoy.diaz@coe.upd.edu.ph

Course Syllabus & Class Policies

Review on Thermal Analysis
Material Selection for Thermal Analysis
Proposal of Group-Research Study

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course code

Topic/Activity

13
14-15
16-17

Consolidation of Results including Auxiliary Tests

Presentation of Completed Study
Consolidated Report Writing
Submission of Report

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Costs incurred in sample acquisition and testing may be refunded subject to the endorsement of the
MSEP-COE Program Coordinator and approval of the DMMME Graduate Faculty Committee. Note,
however, that enrollment in this course did not require any laboratory fee.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
a. Student information card
Each student is required to submit a 3 x 5 index card on 28 January 2016 (Thursday). The index
card must contain information prescribed in Fig. 1.
HOT GROUP

d. Laboratory Notebook
Each group must secure a RED record book, i.e. 7 x 11.37 Basic (Valiant) Record Book, with 150
pages only. This will serve as a log of all activities (from planning to implementation and analysis,
consultation, etc.) performed by the Group in relation to all experiments prescribed in this course.
The first page should follow the format as prescribed in Fig. 2:

Dela Cruz, Juan Pedro G.

1908 - 11111
#1 Jose Rizal st., Brgy. Andres Bonifacio, Muntinlupa City
1x1 Photo
June 19, 1892
juandelacruz@gmail.com
0917-555-8888
NICKNAME

MSE 219
Thermal Analysis
2nd semester, A.Y. 2015-2016

Person to contact in case of emergency:

Juana G. Dela Cruz (Mother)
0917-222-777

HOT GROUP

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Page No.
1. Proposed Study
01
2. Sample Acquisition 10
3. TGA Experiment
15
4. Auxiliary Test: XRD 20
5.
6.

Dela Cruz, Juan Pedro

Santos, Maria Eleanor
Wurtzback, Pia

(Write your schedule for 2nd semester AY 2015-2016 at the back of the index card.)

Fig. 1. Prescribed format for the student information card

An electronic version (in PDF file format) should also be uploaded to UVLE not later than 28 January
2016. Should you need assistance in scanning your index card, this can be provided at the DMMME
Administration Office during office hours.

(a)

(b)

Fig. 2. Prescribed format for the 1st and 2nd page of the laboratory notebook

b.

Laboratory Group and Group Name

Groups of three (3) members will be working together in all experiments and related activities in
this course. Each group must have a name that is related to Thermal Analysis. The Group Name
should be written on the upper right corner (in the heading) of all submissions required in this
course. Please see example on the index card illustrated in (a).

c. Laboratory Experiments
There will be three experiments required in this course that will use the TGA, DSC, and DTMA.
There should just be one type of material selected and subjected by each group to the three
experiments. The groups should be responsible in acquiring their respective sample/material.
Thus, it is encouraged that groups should choose materials that are already available.
Experiments will be performed using the equipment in DMMME unless such equipment is not
available. Equipment is typically operated by a certified user thus students in this course will be
limited to doing sample preparation and assisting, observing, and monitoring the testing operations.
Experimental procedures should be carefully documented and logged in the laboratory notebook
(described in the next section) with the materials and equipment properly indicated with the
required details listed in Table 1. Photo documentation is also encouraged for easy visualization of
the procedures performed. Print out of photos should also be placed in the laboratory notebook as
part of the documentation.
Table 1. Entry details that should be indicated in the laboratory notebook
ENTRY
DETAILS
Materials/Reagent
quality (e.g. 99% NaOH) of material/reagent,
brand, amount used
Equipment
Brand, model, and operating conditions

A blank page should follow the page for Table of Contents. Subsequent pages (up to the last)
should be numbered at the bottom corner of the front page of each leaf.
All activities related to experiments will be properly logged in the laboratory notebook following
the prescribed format:

1) Each log should be made on a new page and started with the name of the activity, date, and
venue where the activity was performed;

2) Logs are placed on front pages only of the leaves in the laboratory notebook. Back pages are
reserved for scratch work.

3) All members who participated in preparing an entry or a log are required to sign beside their
name placed at the end of each entry.
This laboratory notebook, when not used, is put in safekeeping with the instructor. It is therefore
expected that this is returned to the instructor after every meeting/course activity. This should not
be brought home or elsewhere by any member of the group unless given permission.
e. Auxiliary Tests
Thermal analysis is typically just a characterization technique employed to describe different types
of materials. Results, however, require other complementary characterizations in order to explain
the behavior of a material. Groups, therefore, are encouraged to identify auxiliary tests to be able to
generate a comprehensive analysis of the thermal properties in relation to structure and processing
of the material of choice. These tests will be included in the proposal of the material and overall
study and must be approved by the instructor.
Costs incurred in performing these tests may be refunded subject to the endorsement of the MSEPCOE Program Coordinator and approval of the DMMME Graduate Faculty Committee.

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Reports
Apart from the log in the laboratory notebook, there will be three oral reports (one for each
experiment) and one (consolidated) written report that will be required in this course.
Oral reports will be done by group and will be graded following a rubric that will be discussed in
class at least a meeting before the 1st schedule of reporting. This will be focused on a specific
experiment and should therefore contain important details of the experiment.
Written report will be a comprehensive report of all the results and analyses obtained from the
three experiments as well as the auxiliary tests performed. Preparation of this report will be done
individually following the format prescribed by the Philippine Engineering Journal (PEJ). Grading of
this report will also be using a rubric that will be presented at least two weeks before the report will
be due for submission.

g. Peer evaluation
Group members will rate each others participation in every group activity using the UVLE module.
Questions will be provided in UVLE to help in the rating process. The grade obtained here will serve
as a multiplier to the activity/experiment grade which will form part of the General Average as will
be illustrated in the subsequent section.
h. Academic integrity
It is expected that the student follow the highest principles of academic honesty. Any form of work
that will be submitted should be their own or should have the work of others clearly documented
and acknowledged.
Academic integrity is expected from all as students of the University. Any form of academic
dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to cheating (including letting someone copy your
paper, plagiarism, forging of letters, usage of old testaments, etc.) will merit an automatic grade
of 5.0 and will warrant submission of an incident report by the instructor. The submitted incident
report will initiate the University procedure on these matters.
UP Draft Student Code of Conduct 2012. Article III No. 14
Definition of intellectual dishonesty as any fraudulent act performed by a
student to achieve academic advantage or gain for oneself or others, including
but not limited to: plagiarism, fabrication, copying or submission of the same
work in two or more courses.
Students are also encouraged to report acts of academic dishonesty through a signed written letter
or email. The Instructor commits to uphold the privacy of the parties involved in the best way possible
while elevating the matter to the Student Disciplinary Council (SDC) of the University.

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GRADING SYSTEM
a. The general average will be based on the course requirements and computed as follows:
Experiment Grade = (0.7*(log in the laboratory notebook) + 0.3*(oral report))*Grade from peer
evaluation
General Average = 0.55*(average of experiment grades 1-3) + 0.35*(consolidated report)
b. The final grade corresponding to the General Average is as follows:
General Average Final Grade General Average Final Grade
92 100
1.00
72 - < 76
2.25
88 < 92
1.25
68 < 72
2.50
84 < 88
1.50
64 < 68
2.75
80 < 84
1.75
60 < 64
3.00
76 < 80
2.00
Below 60
5.00

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c. A grade of INC will only be given if you have passing average of two of the three experiment grade.

V.

CLASS POLICIES
a. Dropping
A student is considered officially dropped upon submission of the instructors copy of the duly
accomplished dropping slip.
b. Use of electronic devices and classroom etiquette
1. Tablets and laptops may be used in class only if these are used to support your learning;
however, using these for entertainment or requirements of other classes will forfeit your
privilege of using them in class.
2. Mobile phones may be used occasionally as long as:
i. The phone is kept in silent mode;
ii. The phone is used discreetly; and
iii. Calls are not received in the classroom.
3. Students are expected to actively participate in discussion and learning activities, as well as,
raise questions and make clarifications immediately; learning can be a collaborative effort but
disruptive noise, language and gestures are discouraged.
4. Drinks and finger food are allowed in class as long as food and containers are disposed of
properly.
You are encouraged to take down notes. Should there be slideshows, these will only contain
keywords and visuals. Note down important points during the discussions, even when theyre not
shown in the presentation.
c. Academic integrity
It is expected that the student follow the highest principles of academic honesty. Any form of work
that will be submitted should be their own or should have the work of others clearly documented
and acknowledged.
Academic integrity is expected from all as students of the University. Any form of academic
dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to cheating (including letting someone copy your
paper, plagiarism, forging of letters, usage of old testaments, etc.) will merit an automatic grade
of 5.0 and will warrant submission of an incident report by the instructor. The submitted incident
report will initiate the University procedure on these matters.
UP Draft Student Code of Conduct 2012. Article III No. 14
Definition of intellectual dishonesty as any fraudulent act performed by a student to
achieve academic advantage or gain for oneself or others, including but not limited to:
plagiarism, fabrication, copying or submission of the same work in two or more courses.
Students are also encouraged to report acts of academic dishonesty through a signed written
letter or email. The Instructor commits to uphold the privacy of the parties involved in the best way
possible while elevating the matter to the Student Disciplinary Council (SDC) of the University.
d. Consultation
All consultations will only be done during consultation hours. Prior notice through email will be
highly appreciated. However, once you have made the appointment, please ensure that you come to
avoid any inconvenience.
e. Special services
If you are a student with special needs and require accommodations, you must be registered with
the Universitys Office of Counselling and Guidance (OCG). Students must provide current
documentation to OCG which identifies their special needs and need for accommodation(s).

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