Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
Define concepts, principles, theories and specialized facts of different areas of chemistry. |
A2 |
Suggest alternatives for solving complex chemical problems related to the different areas of chemistry. |
A9 |
Promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the chemical industry and in research. |
B2 |
Students should apply their knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. |
B3 |
Students should be able to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments based on information that was incomplete or limited, include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. |
B5 |
Students must possess learning skills to allow them to continue studying in a way that will have to be largely self-directed or autonomous. |
B8 |
Evaluate responsibility in the management of information and knowledge in the field of Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Research |
B10 |
Use of scientific terminology in English to explain the experimental results in the context of the chemical profession |
B11 |
Apply correctly the new technologies to gather and organize the information to solve problems in the professional activity. |
C1 |
CT1 - Elaborar, escribir e defender publicamente informes de carácter científico e técnico |
C3 |
CT3 - Traballar con autonomía e eficiencia na práctica diaria da investigación ou da actividade profesional. |
C4 |
CT4 - Apreciar o valor da calidade e mellora continua, actuando con rigor, responsabilidade e ética profesional. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
- The student will obtain an overview of the advanced techniques of morphological, structural and microstructural characterization.
- The student will learn the advantages and limitations of each one of the characterization technique.
- When you need to characterize a material, the student will be able to discern what are the characterization techniques that better fit your needs / possibilities.
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AC1 AC2 AC9
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BC2 BC3 BC5 BC8 BC10 BC11
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CC1 CC3 CC4
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Theme 1.
microscopic techniques
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Introduction to microscopic techniques.
Optical microscopies (fluorescence and confocal), electronic microscopies (TEM, SEM, STEM, electron diffraction), scanning probe microscopies (STM, AFM). |
Theme 2.
diffractometric techniques |
Introduction to diffractometric techniques.
X-ray and synchrotron diffraction, neutron diffraction
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Theme 3.
spectroscopic techniques.
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electronic spectroscopic techniques. (EDXS, EELS)
electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) |
Theme 4:
Characterization of porous materials |
Physical adsorption of gases, specific surface area, pore size distribution. |
Tema 5:
Magnetometric |
VSM magnetometry, SQUID magnetometry, AC susceptibility |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A2 A9 |
12 |
0 |
12 |
Seminar |
A1 B2 B3 B5 B8 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
Problem solving |
A1 A2 A9 B2 B10 B11 C1 C4 |
0 |
24 |
24 |
Document analysis |
C3 C4 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
Objective test |
A1 A2 A9 B2 B3 B5 B8 B10 B11 C1 |
1 |
18 |
19 |
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Personalized attention |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Theoretical classes. Magisterial lessons (with the use of blackboard and computer), complemented with the tools of virtual teaching
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Seminar |
Practical seminars conducted by teachers of the Master, or invited professionals from companies, the Administration or other universities. Interactive sessions related to the subjects with discussions and exchange of points of view with the students
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Problem solving |
Resolution of practical exercises (problems, quizzes, processing and interpretation of information, evaluation of scientific publications, etc.). |
Document analysis |
Personal study based on different sources of information. |
Objective test |
Preparation of the different tests for verification of obtaining both theoretical and practical knowledges, and the acquisition of skills and attitudes. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Seminar |
Problem solving |
Document analysis |
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Description |
Individual or small group tutoring.
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A2 A9 |
Valorarase o traballo do alumnado, as súas respostas, o seu nivel de coñecemento,e a súa participación activa no debate cos seus compañeiros. |
5 |
Seminar |
A1 B2 B3 B5 B8 |
SESIÓN MAXISTRAL, SEMINARIOS, SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS: computaranse conxuntamente (25% da calificación global) |
20 |
Problem solving |
A1 A2 A9 B2 B10 B11 C1 C4 |
SESIÓN MAXISTRAL, SEMINARIOS, SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS: computaranse conxuntamente (25% da calificación global) |
15 |
Objective test |
A1 A2 A9 B2 B3 B5 B8 B10 B11 C1 |
Computará o 60% da calificación global. |
60 |
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Assessment comments |
1. Assessment procedure. The assessment of this subject will be done
through a system whose sections and their respective weighting is detailed: Assessment system (Weighting): - Final examination (60 %) - Continuous evaluation (40 %) through: -- problems solving and case
studies and -- continuous evaluation of the student
by means of written and oral questions during the course and eventual oral
presentation of papers and reports. According to this, the final exam will have a weight of 60% in the
qualification of the subject. Continuous evaluation will have a 25% weight in
the qualification of the subject. The student score is obtained as a result of
applying the following formula: Final score = 0.6 x N1 + 0.4 x N2 being N2 and N1 the numerical scores of the corresponding continuous
assessment (scale 0-10) and the final examination (scale 0-10), respectively.
Face-to-face teaching activities (seminars and tutorials) are compulsory.
Repeater students will have the same regime of classes to those who are
studying the subject for the first time. 2. Recommendations with regard to the evaluation. The student should review the theoretical concepts introduced in the
various topics using the supporting material provided by teachers and the
literature recommended for each theme. The degree of success in the resolution
of the exercises provides a measure of the student's preparation to deal with
the final examination of the subject. Students who find difficulties in working
the proposed activities should consult with the teacher, with the goal that it
can analyze the problem and help solve these challenges. 3. Recommendations with regard to the recovery. Teacher will discuss with students who do not successfully overcome the
evaluation process, and want it, the difficulties encountered in learning the
contents of the subject. The teacher will also provide additional material
(questions, exercises, exams, etc.) to reinforce the learning of the subject. 4. Others. Attendance at face-to-face activities (face to face lectures, seminars and tutorials) is mandatory. The faults must be documentary supported, accepting reasons referred to in the University regulations.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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- A.R. West: "Basic Solid State Chemistry". Wiley, 2 ed., 1999. - A.R. West: "Solid State Chemistry and its Applications". Wiley,
2 ed., 2014. - L.E. Smart, E.A. Moore: "Solid State Chemistry: An
Introduction". CRC Press, 4 ed., 2012. - G. Cao: "Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and
Applications". Imperial College Press, 2004. - J. M. Köhler: "Nanotechnology: an introduction to nanostructuring
techniques", Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, 2007 - J.-P. Eberhart: "Structural and chemical analysis of materials :
X-ray, electron and neutron diffraction, X-ray, electron and ion spectrometry,
electron microscopy ". Wiley, 1991. - Angus I. Kirkland and John L. Hutchison (Eds.): “Nanocharacterisation”.
RSC Publishing, Cambridge, 2007. - Kenneth J. Klabunde (Ed.): “Nanoscale materials in chemistry”. Wiley-Interscience,
New York, 2001. - J.A. Schwarz, C.I. Contescu, K. Putyera (Editores): "Dekker
Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology" (5 volumes). Marcel
Dekker, 2004. - John P. Sibila: “A guide to materials characterization and chemical
analysis”. VCH Publishers, 1998. Moreover, complementary texts (articles, websites, specific texts) will be recommended
for each subject at the time of delivery of the course. |
Complementary
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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