OSU Corrosion Short Course
Corrosion: Fundamentals and Experimental Methods
Spring Course: May 4-8, 2026
Description:
The Corrosion: Fundamentals and Experimental Methods course covers the fundamentals of corrosion and various electrochemical techniques. Lectures and laboratories are used to illustrate how electrochemical techniques are applied, when they should be used, and how the various techniques can be integrated to solve complex problems. The course will be useful for people entering the corrosion field and for professionals looking for a refresher course.
This course is offered in an online format, with live and recorded video lectures and lab demonstrations. The course is taught by Dr. Gerald Frankel, Dr. Jenifer Locke, and Dr. Rudy Buchheit, Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Kentucky.
Online:
The Corrosion: Fundamentals and Experimental Methods course will cover the fundamentals of corrosion and various electrochemical techniques. Lectures and laboratories will be used to illustrate how electrochemical techniques are applied when they should be used, and how the various techniques can be integrated to solve complex problems. The course will be useful for people entering the corrosion field and for professionals looking for a refresher course.
The course will include these topics:
- Thermodynamics of corrosion
- Kinetics of corrosion
- Polarization
- Corrosion rate measurement techniques
- Passivity/localized corrosion
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Environment Assisted Cracking
- Corrosion protection with Coatings
- Atmospheric Corrosion
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the basic science underpinning the corrosion of metals.
- Recognize the various forms of corrosion and their underlying causes.
- Be aware of various approaches for mitigating corrosion.
- Know how to perform electrochemical measurements to assess corrosion rate and susceptibility.
Course Registration is open until Friday, May 1st.
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