NKEK12008U Structural Tools in Nanoscience
MSc Programme in Nanoscience
The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to modern charactisation tools in surface and nano science. During the course, we will discuss some of the most important experimental tools for advanced structural characterisation of samples. These tools could include:
- Scattering methods based on x-rays and neutrons (small angle scattering, reflectometry, EXAFS, diffraction)
- Scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM, TEM)
- Scanning probe methods including scanning tunneling microscope and atomic force microscopy (STM, AFM)
- Chemical characterisation tools such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy or energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (XPS, EDXS)
- Simulation methods, mainly density functional theory and molecular dynamics (DFT, MD)
Scientists, with expertise in the individual methods, from the
Chemistry Department and other institutions, will present the
physical basis of the techniques as well as their strength and
weaknesses, with highlight examples.
A large part of the course is experimental, where the students will
use the techniques and learn about their applicability. They will
work in groups of two to four people and choose their own set of
samples which they will characterise with a subset of the
techniques presented in the lectures. This practical part is very
much student driven. They will have to organise the lab work within
the team, keep a logbook, arrange laboratory time and
seek information about the interpretation of the results,
etc... a report and a poster will be produced about the
characterisation of the samples and findings of the project. If
possible, a one-day visit to a company or large scientific facility
will be arranged.
Having followed this course the student should have acquired the following:
Competences:
- be able to explain the basic physical and chemical principles of the presented techniques
- be able to compare and discuss the advantages and limitations of the techniques
- be able to plan which methods to use in order to obtain useful information about a sample
- be able to explain scientific results (report and poster presentation)
Skills:
- hands-on experience of some of the techniques in practice
Knowledge:
- about characterisation tools in surface and nano science
working in groups
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 0,25
- Lectures
- 30
- Practical exercises
- 12
- Project work
- 163,75
- Total
- 206,00
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 15-20 minThe oral examination consists of the presentation of the poster followed by questions from the teachers.
- Exam registration requirements
1) 80% attendance rate to the lectures
2) participation in the experimental activities and contribution to a written report and a poster are required before the students can participate in the examination. (1 report and 1 poster presented per group)- Aid
- Without aids
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
several internal examiners
- Re-exam
Oral examination.
The requirements for the re-exam are the same as for the ordinary exam. Written report and poster must be approved 2 weeks before the reexam.The requirement involving participation in experimental activities cannot be waived and students who do not fulfill this requirement must follow the course during the next academic year.
Criteria for exam assesment
see 'learning outcome'
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NKEK12008U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 4
- Schedule
- A
- Course capacity
- No admission restriction
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- Department of Chemistry
Course Coordinators
- Nicolas Emile Bovet (5-66737a697844676c6971326f7932686f)
- Susan Louise Svane Stipp (5-77786d747444676c6971326f7932686f)
Lecturers
additional teachers will give lectures and supervise practical experiments