Crystallography Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2017

Module name: Crystallography
Module code: IM1A_KRYST
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2017
Semester: winter semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
The Crystallography module shall enable that students are knowledgeable about the description and classification of crystalline structures, both single and poly crystals, based on the symmetry and stoichiometry. Students learn the skill to acquire independently the knowledge about new materials structure. It should also prepare students to use this knowledge at further stages of education - in the materials science, materials testing methods and others.
Prerequisites:
The knowledge of basics of mathematics, in particular geometry, knowledge of basics of physics.
Key reading:
1.Z. Bojarski, M. Gigla, K. Stróż, M. Surowiec, Krystalografia, PWN, Warszawa, 2007. 2.Z. Bojarski, H. Habla, M. Surowiec, Materiały do nauki krystalografii, Uniwersytet Śląski, 1986. 3.M. Surowiec, Kwazikryształy, WNT, Warszawa, 2008
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 relationships between the atomic structure, chemical bonds, and thermodynamic conditions of crystallisation and the symmetry of the external crystals structure and the internal symmetry of crystalline structures. [IM1A_KRYST_1]
 IM1A_W05 [3/5]
Learning the principles of crystalline materials classification based on the ordering and symmetry. A proper use of a stereographic projection. [IM1A_KRYST_2]
 IM1A_W05 [3/5]
The skill to analyse crystalline materials structure based on the information contained in databases for single-crystals and poly-crystals. [IM1A_KRYST_3]
 IM1A_U01 [1/5] IM1A_U09 [3/5] IM1A_U10 [2/5]
The skill of abstract thinking and linking causes with effects as well as of judging conclusions. [IM1A_KRYST_4]
 IM1A_K05 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Oral examination [IM1A_KRYST_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature as well as attended classes and consultations.
 IM1A_KRYST_1 IM1A_KRYST_2 IM1A_KRYST_3 IM1A_KRYST_4
Written test [IM1A_KRYST_w_2]
Checking the acquired skill to determine indices of lattice planes and straight lines and to project them stereographically.
 IM1A_KRYST_1 IM1A_KRYST_2
Test [IM1A_KRYST_w_3]
Checking the acquired skill to derive point groups and space groups.
 IM1A_KRYST_2
Report [IM1A_KRYST_w_4]
The assessment of the skill to make independently a stereographic projection and to determine its indices as well as to properly draw conclusions.
 IM1A_KRYST_2 IM1A_KRYST_3 IM1A_KRYST_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 [IM1A_KRYST_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding the laws ruling the structure of crystalline bodies, elements, and inorganic chemical compounds and systematising basic terms and principles of their classification based on periodicity and stoichiometry. 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)
 25 Oral examination [IM1A_KRYST_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM1A_KRYST_fs_2]
The application of the learned theoretical information in a laboratory equipped with models of crystals and crystalline structures. Exercises are performed by students individually with the use of computers with specialised software.
 30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the topic of performed exercise. Individual preparation of exercise results.
45 Written test [IM1A_KRYST_w_2] Test [IM1A_KRYST_w_3] Report [IM1A_KRYST_w_4]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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