Fundamentals of Dielectric Spectroscopy Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025

Module name: Fundamentals of Dielectric Spectroscopy
Module code: W4-BF-FA-S1-5-23-30
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with the fundamental issues of dielectric physics and measurement methods in a constant and alternating electric field. During the course, the following are discussed: microscopic dielectric parameters, molecular mechanisms of polarization and local field models, and dielectric relaxation processes. The student also learns about the measurement methods and the possibilities of studying the properties of macromolecules and phase transitions using dielectric spectroscopy.
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]
The student knows the elementary theory of the interaction of the electric field with dielectric materials. [E1]
 W08 [1/5]
The student knows the basics of the broadband dielectric spectroscopy method, knows how to apply it to the study of biological systems and how to analyze the obtained dielectric measurements. [E2]
 W07 [1/5] U04 [1/5] U05 [1/5] U06 [1/5]
The student knows the theory of particle suspensions in homogeneous fields. [E3]
 W08 [1/5]
The student has knowledge of the application of the phenomenon of electrophoresis to the study of small biological organisms. [E4]
 U05 [1/5] U07 [1/5] K02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E3 E4
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
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
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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