Materials electrochemistry Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MA12.2018

Module name: Materials electrochemistry
Module code: IM1A_EM
Programme code: 08-S1MA12.2018
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The Materials electrochemistry module shall ensure students learning the physicochemical foundations of functional engineering materials for applications in electronics, technologies of electrochemical cells, power industry, renewable energy sources, sensors, medicine as well as materials corrosion. The module shall enable students mastering the methods of electrochemical obtaining and characterising electrochemical properties of materials for the aforementioned applications. The understanding of correlations between the nature of chemical bonds, crystallographic structure, electron structure and the transport properties, reactivity and stability of solids shall result in acquiring the skill to design materials of practical properties that were sought.
Prerequisites:
The knowledge of the chemistry, physics, crystallography, and materials science modules is required.
Key reading:
1. A. Budniok. E. Łągiewka, „Problemy elektrochemii w inżynierii materiałowej”, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, Katowice 2009. 2.K. Pigoń, Z. Ruziewicz, „Chemia fizyczna”, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2005. 3. R. Dylewski, W. Gnot, M. Gonet, „Elektrochemia przemysłowa. Wybrane procesy i zagadnienia”, Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice 1999.
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 basic terms and definitions, selected electrochemical processes; understanding factors affecting the efficiency of the electrochemical process for engineering materials obtaining. [IM1A_EM_1]
 IM1A_W11 [2/5] IM1A_W14 [4/5]
The skill to apply knowledge related to the operation of scientific-research instruments and to measurement principles for electrochemical obtaining and characterising material properties, analysing and interpreting the obtained results and also formulating proper conclusions. [IM1A_EM_2]
 IM1A_U08 [2/5] IM1A_U10 [3/5] IM1A_U21 [3/5] IM1A_K05 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written examination [IM1A_EM_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended laboratory classes.
 IM1A_EM_1 IM1A_EM_2
Written tests [IM1A_EM_w_2]
Checking the skill to use the acquired knowledge to understand mechanisms of the course of electrochemical processes and to form the material properties.
 IM1A_EM_1 IM1A_EM_2
Weekly reports [IM1A_EM_w_3]
The assessment of mastering the skill of independent performance of a practical exercise using many electrochemical measuring techniques, of experimental results and measurement error analysis as well as of formulating the conclusions properly.
 IM1A_EM_1 IM1A_EM_2
Interview [IM1A_EM_w_4]
Assessment of understanding the mechanisms and kinetics of electrochemical processes from a theoretical and utilitarian point of view.
 IM1A_EM_1
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_ EM_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable preparation to independent designing, electrochemical obtaining and characterising the practical properties of materials used in electronics, in electrochemical and fuel cells technologies, hydrogen power industry, sensors, corrosion, medicine and others based on the knowledge of the solid state chemistry and elements of the solid state physics. The lecture is delivered using demonstrations and modern audio-visual aids.
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to issues presented during the lectures.
 35 Written examination [IM1A_EM_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM1A_EM _fs_2]
Individual and team performance of tests reflecting the lecture issues in teaching laboratories and using scientific-research instruments in scientific laboratories. Independent processing of obtained results, preparing graphs, analysis of experimental error and formulation of conclusions.
 30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the subject matter of performed exercise. Independent preparation of a theoretical introduction. Individual preparation of exercise results.
25 Written tests [IM1A_EM_w_2] Weekly reports [IM1A_EM_w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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