Lecture, 3 credits, 3 hours per week. Pre-requisites: MSE001. Crystalline materials are the basis for research in fields of materials science, condensed matter physics and solid-state chemistry. It is not only important for investigation of fundamental physical properties, but also important for applications (eg. Single crystal silicon is the basis of our electronic devices). This lecture will start from basic principles of crystal growth and common preparation techniques, including solid-state reaction routes, crystal growth from vapor phases, liquid solutions and the melts. By taking this course, students will grasp the basic knowledge and common methods for materials synthesis and this will be helpful for their research work.