Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester Course Number Course Name Phase Credits Hours Required/Elective Instructor Class Student NO. Withdraw Note

Spring Semester
Year 2026 359729 Surface Engineering and Techniques of Materials 1 3.0 3 ★ Balasubramanian Sriram GMMR
IDEOM 18 1 EMI

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	359729	Surface Engineering and Techniques of Materials	1	3.0	3	★	Balasubramanian Sriram	GMMR IDEOM	18	1	EMI

Course Plan：

Instructor Balasubramanian Sriram

Email sricamaro@gmail.com

Last Updated 2026-05-13 21:37:40

Course Objective 材料表面工程是工程化之表面覆膜程序，課程內容就基材之特性，介入可能之表面處理方法，包括前處理、厚膜薄膜程序、後處理等，由理論到實際而得裝飾性、防蝕性與機能性改質之表面，以迎合需求。 The course includes the introduction of the substrate's properties and the possible surface treatment methods. The methods Including pre-treatment, thick film and thin film procedures, post-treatment, etc., from theory to practice to obtain decorative, corrosion-resistant and functionally modified surfaces to meet needs.

Course Schedule Course Introduction and Fundamentals of Surface Engineering Surface Energy, and Interface Phenomena Surface Defects and Mechanical Surface Treatments Chemical and Electrochemical Surface Treatments Thermal and Diffusion-Based Surface Engineering Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Techniques Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Sol–Gel Processing and Thin Film Fabrication Midterm Examination Hydrothermal Surface Engineering and Leaching Plasma-Based Surface Modification Laser Surface Engineering and Texturing Self-Assembled Monolayers and Functional Coatings Surface Characterization Techniques I Surface Characterization Techniques II Corrosion, Wear, and Tribological Performance Applications in Energy, Catalysis, and Sensors Advanced Topics and Course Wrap-Up

Evaluation and grading policy Mid-term exam, Class performance, Final presentation

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:Yes
#Introduction to Surface and Thin Film Processes- John A. Venables #Kelvin Probe for Surface Engineering: Fundamentals and Design: A Subrahmanyam, C Suresh Kumar #Surfaces and Interfaces of Solid Materials- Hans Lüth #Physics at Surfaces- Andrew Zangwill

The access to curricular consultation Email, LINE group, and in-class discussion.

Expanding teaching and resources ● 混成學習 (Blended Learning)
課程結合實體授課與線上學習（同步視訊／非同步活動）。
Combines face-to-face instruction with online learning (including synchronous video sessions or asynchronous activities).
● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching)
強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。
Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification.

The course corresponds to the SDGs SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education）
SDG7：可負擔的潔淨能源（Affordable and Clean Energy）
SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure）

Does the course incorporate AI ● 簡單介紹AI的基本概念（Briefly introduce the basic concept of AI）

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Instructor	Balasubramanian Sriram
Email	sricamaro@gmail.com
Last Updated	2026-05-13 21:37:40
Course Objective	材料表面工程是工程化之表面覆膜程序，課程內容就基材之特性，介入可能之表面處理方法，包括前處理、厚膜薄膜程序、後處理等，由理論到實際而得裝飾性、防蝕性與機能性改質之表面，以迎合需求。 The course includes the introduction of the substrate's properties and the possible surface treatment methods. The methods Including pre-treatment, thick film and thin film procedures, post-treatment, etc., from theory to practice to obtain decorative, corrosion-resistant and functionally modified surfaces to meet needs.
Course Schedule	Course Introduction and Fundamentals of Surface Engineering Surface Energy, and Interface Phenomena Surface Defects and Mechanical Surface Treatments Chemical and Electrochemical Surface Treatments Thermal and Diffusion-Based Surface Engineering Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Techniques Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Sol–Gel Processing and Thin Film Fabrication Midterm Examination Hydrothermal Surface Engineering and Leaching Plasma-Based Surface Modification Laser Surface Engineering and Texturing Self-Assembled Monolayers and Functional Coatings Surface Characterization Techniques I Surface Characterization Techniques II Corrosion, Wear, and Tribological Performance Applications in Energy, Catalysis, and Sensors Advanced Topics and Course Wrap-Up
Evaluation and grading policy	Mid-term exam, Class performance, Final presentation
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes #Introduction to Surface and Thin Film Processes- John A. Venables #Kelvin Probe for Surface Engineering: Fundamentals and Design: A Subrahmanyam, C Suresh Kumar #Surfaces and Interfaces of Solid Materials- Hans Lüth #Physics at Surfaces- Andrew Zangwill
The access to curricular consultation	Email, LINE group, and in-class discussion.
Expanding teaching and resources	● 混成學習 (Blended Learning) 課程結合實體授課與線上學習（同步視訊／非同步活動）。 Combines face-to-face instruction with online learning (including synchronous video sessions or asynchronous activities). ● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching) 強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。 Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification.
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education） SDG7：可負擔的潔淨能源（Affordable and Clean Energy） SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 簡單介紹AI的基本概念（Briefly introduce the basic concept of AI）
Note