Optical crystals Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S2MA12.2014

Module name: Optical crystals
Module code: IM2A_PS3_KO
Programme code: 08-S2MA12.2014
Semester: summer semester 2015/2016
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module Optical crystals shall enable students understanding the role played by modern optical and liquid-crystal materials in modern microelectronic and nanoelectronic industry. It allows being knowledgeable about the classification of this materials' class, their properties and utilitarian prospects. Students learn the skill to acquire independently the knowledge about new materials structure and their applications.
Prerequisites:
Physics and chemistry on level I of engineering studies.
Key reading:
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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]
Understanding phenomena occurring in an anisotropic non-magnetic environment under the influence of electromagnetic waves. [IM2A_PS3_KO_1]
 IM2A_W11 [5/5]
Learning various types of optical crystals, including laser ones, and their applications as functional materials. The skill to interpret electro-optical effects and to analyse the phenomenon of birefringence in optical materials. [IM2A_PS3_KO_2]
 IM2A_W01 [5/5]
Learning properties of liquid crystals and understanding phase transitions in those materials under the influence of temperature. [IM2A_PS3_KO_3]
 IM2A_U19 [3/5]
The skill to complete the information, to value it and to present own projects. The skill of team work. [IM2A_PS3_KO_4]
 IM2A_K03 [5/5] IM2A_K05 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Oral examination [IM2A_PS3_KO_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature as well as attended classes and consultations.
 IM2A_PS3_KO_1 IM2A_PS3_KO_2 IM2A_PS3_KO_3 IM2A_PS3_KO_4
Preliminary test [IM2A_PS3_KO_w_2]
Checking the acquired skills and knowledge about basic information related to optical crystal before classes.
 IM2A_PS3_KO_1 IM2A_PS3_KO_2
Reports on laboratory classes [IM2A_PS3_KO_w_3]
Written preparation of an exercise performed in small groups. Presentation of experiment description and results.
 IM2A_PS3_KO_1 IM2A_PS3_KO_2 IM2A_PS3_KO_3 IM2A_PS3_KO_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IM2A_PS3_KO_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding issues related to the structure, properties and applications of various types of optical crystals. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia.
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge and preparing a synopsis (notes)
 15 Oral examination [IM2A_PS3_KO_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM2A_PS3_KO_fs_2]
Application of the acquired theoretical knowledge about the structure, obtaining and properties of optical crystals in a laboratory. Students in teams are involved in: carrying out basic studies of optical crystals and liquid-crystal materials properties.
30
Preparation of theoretical basics and of rules to carry out measurements for the planned exercise. Individual preparation and presentation of laboratory work results.
20 Oral examination [IM2A_PS3_KO_w_1] Preliminary test [IM2A_PS3_KO_w_2] Reports on laboratory classes [IM2A_PS3_KO_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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