Specialised subject 2. Modern microscopic and spectral methods Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S2MA12.2018

Module name: Specialised subject 2. Modern microscopic and spectral methods
Module code: IM2A_ PS2_MIKRS
Programme code: 08-S2MA12.2018
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The module Modern microscopic and spectral methods shall enable that students are knowledgeable about microscopic methods for materials structure examination and also their possibilities and limitations. Students shall learn the theory of microscopic and diffraction images origination as well as of spectral methods for chemical composition determination. Owing to that students shall achieve skills of microscopic images interpretation and hence acquiring information about the structure, defects, phase and chemical composition of materials The understanding of relationships and correlations between engineering materials properties and their structure shall result in deepening the skill to shape the structure and properties of engineering materials for technical and medical applications.
Prerequisites:
It is required to achieve effects of education of physics, chemistry, crystallography, and materials science modules.
Key reading:
1. D D.B. Williams, C.B. Carter, Transmission electron microscopy, Plenum Press, 1996 2. P. Buseck, J. Cowley, L. Eyring, High – resolution transmission microscopy and associated techniques, Oxford University Press, New York, 1988 3. J. C.H. Spence, Experimental High-resolution Electron Microscopy, Oxford University Press, New York (1988) 4. P. B. Hirsch, A. Howie, R.B. Nicholson, D.W. Pashley, M.J. Whelan, Electron microscopy of thin crystals, Butterworths, London (1965) 5. J. J. Kozubowski, metody transmisyjnej mikroskopii elektronowej, Śląsk, (1975)
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 physical and geometrical properties of electron scattering on atoms, learning the principle of electron microscopes operation, acquiring the notion of theoretical and practical resolution, understanding the notion of reciprocal lattice. [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_1]
 IM2A_W13 [5/5] IM2A_U01 [5/5]
Learning various diffraction types in electron microscopy and their use in the analysis of crystals structure. [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_2]
 IM2A_W05 [5/5] IM2A_W13 [5/5]
Understanding the origination of contrast in electron microscopy, the difference between a diffraction and phase contrast as well as principles of high-resolution image origination. Learning examples of materials testing capacities. [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_3]
 IM2A_U01 [5/5] IM2A_U07 [5/5]
Learning basics of spectrometry in electron microscopy and of chemical composition determination. [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_4]
 IM2A_W13 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written examination [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended classes.
 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_1 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_2 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_3 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_4
Written test [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_2]
Checking the acquired skills to use electron microscopy methods.
 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_1 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_2 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_3 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_4
Test [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_3]
Assessment of mastering the basic knowledge necessary for individual performance of a practical exercise.
 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_1 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_2
Report [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_4]
Assessment of the skill to understand mechanisms of microscope images origination and to interpret them by a correct formulation of conclusions.
 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_3 IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_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_PS2_MIKRS_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding the issues related to electron microscopy in engineering materials testing. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia, demonstrations and the „Materials science” software.
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to basic issues.
 30 Written examination [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_fs_2]
Applying the acquired theoretical knowledge in practice: resolving electron diffraction patterns, microscope operation, diffraction contrast analysis.
 30
Preparation to classes through independent studying of recommended issues.
 30 Written test [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_2] Test [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_3] Report [IM2A_PS2_MIKRS_w_4]
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