Crystallography Courses and Certifications

Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

119 ratings at Coursera

Explore transmission electron microscopy fundamentals for materials science. Gain insights into instrument optics, electron-matter interactions, and materials analysis techniques from micrometer to sub-angstrom scales.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Minerals and the crystalline state

17 ratings at OpenLearn

Rocks are made of minerals and, as minerals are natural crystals, the geological world is mostly a crystalline world. This free course, Minerals and the crystalline state, introduces the study of ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope

3 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope, you will experience the study of minerals using a polarising microscope. While the study of minerals can involve ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Synchrotrons and X-Ray Free Electron Lasers (part 2)

The first MOOC to provide an extensive introduction to synchrotron and XFEL facilities and associated techniques and applications.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Cementitious Materials

16 ratings at edX

Learn the basics of cement chemistry and laboratory best practices for assessment of its key properties.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Nature and Properties of Materials-An Introductory Course

Explore crystallography, structures of materials, and defects in this introductory course. Gain essential knowledge applicable to various science and engineering fields.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Southwest Petroleum University

Crystal Optics

Master the principles of mineral identification using polarizing microscopes, from light behavior to interference patterns and optical properties for accurate mineral analysis.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

South-Central University for Nationalities

Approaching Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Explore the remarkable journeys and groundbreaking discoveries of 21 Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry through their biographies, achievements, and lasting impact on scientific innovation.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Beijing Jiaotong University

Chemistry and the Solid State

Explore fundamental concepts of solid-state chemistry, from crystal structures to device fabrication, with emphasis on nanomaterials and practical applications in materials science and engineering.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Materials Science and Engineering

Explore crystallography, phase diagrams, and mechanical properties of structural materials. Gain practical insights into materials engineering for mechanical and production applications.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering

Technology of Metals

Master the fundamentals of metallic materials, including properties, structures, processing methods, and heat treatments. Learn practical selection and analysis skills for mechanical engineering applications.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Phase Transformation in Materials

Master the fundamentals of material phase transformations, from thermodynamics to kinetics, covering liquid-solid transitions, nucleation, growth, and various transformation mechanisms in metallurgy and materials science.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-II)

In this part of the course, students should be able to Understand dislocations with respect to particular crystal system (eg. FCC, BCC, HCP and also superlattices)Relate dislocation to the plastic properties of the material, particularly, strengthening m…

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Royal Institution

Computer Modelling for Molecular Science – With Sir Richard Catlow

Explore how high-performance computer simulations revolutionize scientific understanding, from molecular behavior to planetary-scale hypotheses, with applications in crystallography, materials science, and battery technology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Materials Research Society

3D Characterization of Snail Shell Microstructure - Unique Crystal Organization

Innovative 3D imaging reveals unique S-shaped crystal structure in pteropod shells, challenging previous assumptions and inspiring potential applications in materials science and biomimicry.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video