Surface structure and its modifications Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025

Module name: Surface structure and its modifications
Module code: IM2A_SPJM
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module Surface structure and its modifications shall enable that students are knowledgeable about engineering materials surface structure, physio-chemical phenomena occurring on the interface, tribological properties as well as modification methods enabling improvement to functional properties of engineering materials; that they master modern testing methods for the structure and properties Owing to that students shall achieve a full understanding of the structure and properties relationships between the substrate, the layer and external conditions. The understanding of those relationships shall result in acquiring the skill to shape the surface structure so as to obtain better functional properties of engineering materials required in the intended use conditions.
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]
Understanding the engineering materials surface and surface layers structure; knowing phenomena and processes occurring on the material - environment interface; knowing methods for surface modification to improve functional properties of engineering materials. [IM2A_SPJM_1]
 IM2A_W03 [3/5] IM2A_W04 [3/5]
Students have knowledge about modern testing methods for the structure and properties of material surface layers. [IM2A_SPJM_2]
 IM2A_W02 [3/5] IM2A_W03 [3/5]
Students have the skill to choose appropriate protection methods or to improve surface properties of engineering materials. [IM2A_SPJM_3]
 IM2A_U03 [3/5] IM2A_U04 [3/5]
Students have knowledge about economic and environmental aspects of surface modification. [IM2A_SPJM_4]
 IM2A_W06 [3/5] IM2A_U06 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [IM2A_SPJM_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam IM2A_SPJM_1 IM2A_SPJM_2 IM2A_SPJM_3 IM2A_SPJM_4
laboratory classes [IM2A_SPJM_fs_2] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work IM2A_SPJM_1 IM2A_SPJM_2 IM2A_SPJM_3 IM2A_SPJM_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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)
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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