Types of solids, external structure of solids, introduction to point group symmetry, internal structure of solids, crystal systems and unit cell, lattice types, lattice plans, and directions, basic crystallographic calculations, X-ray diffraction, the crystal structure of elements and inorganic compounds,defects in solids,inorganic industries (Steel,cement,glass).

Experiments:
Study of crystal structure using computer programs: Metals and alloys, Inorganic compounds, Molecular compounds.-Thermal analysis anditsapplications.-X-ray diffraction and its applications-Applications of SEM and TEM-Identification of solid materials: Manuals method, Computer programs method.-Nano-synthesis and studies of Alloy -MgO, and Mg(OH)2 -Perovskite SrTiO3 -BaTiO3 -Spinel MgAl2O4 -Glass