Laboratory Training Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Laboratory Training
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-2-22-03
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 10
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The laboratory will be held at a partner Le Mans University in France or in the laboratories of the Institute of Physics. The student will be familiarized with modern research equipment and take part in experimental work. Under the guidance of the lecturer/supervisor of the realized project he/she will perform research, discuss, interprets and analyze the obtained results. The project will be implemented in a team, which will allow the student to be familiar with the specifics of team research. The subject of the laboratory/project may concern the synthesis and analysis also modelling of physical properties of nanostructures. The detailed research program depends on the topic of the realized project and is agreed with the Polish/French supervisor. Each class, in individual laboratories, will be preceded by a theoretical introduction regarding the tested properties of materials and applied research techniques (principle of operation, design of instruments, possibilities of application and measurement accuracy). The basis for getting credit will be preparing a report in English and presenting the obtained results to the research team as an examination board.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has in-depth knowledge of experimental physics based on experience gained while taking measurements [E1]
 KF_W02 [4/5]
enriched the knowledge of condensed phase physics and consolidated the knowledge of modern research methods [E2]
 KF_W04 [5/5]
knows the mathematical formalism and mathematical methods useful in the construction and analysis of physical models with an average level of complexity; understands the consequences of using approximate methods and their impact on the interpretation of measurement results [E3]
 KF_W06 [4/5]
knows the structure and principles of operation of selected scientific equipment; is able to choose the appropriate apparatus necessary to determine specific physico-chemical properties of materials [E4]
 KF_W08 [4/5]
is able to plan and conduct various types of measurements and experiments with the use of specialized scientific equipment [E5]
 KF_U05 [4/5]
is able to critically analyze and interpret measurement results, indicate the sources of measurement errors and formulate conclusions and relate them to the hypothesis [E6]
 KF_U07 [3/5]
is able to independently develop and present the results of measurements in the form of a work containing: justification of the purpose of the work, the adopted methodology, description, analysis and discussion of the obtained results and their significance in comparison to similar studies [E7]
 KF_U11 [5/5]
has the ability to prepare and present an oral presentation in physics, using modern multimedia techniques; is able to take up a discussion and answer questions related to conducted research [E8]
 KF_U15 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [FZ1] 100 Practice-as-research [e08]  course work E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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