Identifying Data 2019/20
Subject (*) Techniques of Characterization of Materials and Biointerphases Code 610509102
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Investigación Química e Química Industrial (Plan 2017)
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree Yearly
 First Obligatory 3
Language
Spanish
Galician
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Química
Coordinador
Castro Garcia, Socorro
 E-mail
socorro.castro.garcia@udc.es
Lecturers
Castro Garcia, Socorro
Platas Iglesias, Carlos
 E-mail
socorro.castro.garcia@udc.es
carlos.platas.iglesias@udc.es
Web
General description Esta asignatura inclue unha descripción dos fundamentos e das aplicacións principais de varias técnicas de caracterización relacionadas coa Ciencia de Materiais e que (en moitos casos) non se impartiron no Grao en Química. Estes contidos son fundamentais para abordar outras asignaturas optativas do máster e, en particular, do módulo 5 – Nanoquímica e Novos Materiais.
Ademáis, tamén inclúe unha parte de técnicas computacionais na que se usarán programas informáticos que permitan a visualización de moléculas. Estes contidos son fundamentáis para calquer químico.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
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.
A3 Innovate in the methods of synthesis and chemical analysis related to the different areas of chemistry
A4 Apply materials and biomolecules in innovative fields of industry and chemical engineering.
A7 Operate with advanced instrumentation for chemical analysis and structural determination.
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.
B7 Identify information from scientific literature by using appropriate channels and integrate such information to raise and contextualize a research topic
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
C2 CT2 - Traballar en equipo e adaptarse a equipos multidisciplinares.
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
The student will be able to use computer programs that allow him to visualize molecules. The student will understand the fundamentals of some basic techniques of solid state analysis. The student will be able to interpret the results of the most common techniques of characterization of solids. The student will be able to select the techniques of characterization of solids most appropriate for solving specific problems. AC1
AC2
AC3
AC4
AC7
AC9
 BC2
BC3
BC5
BC7
BC10
BC11
 CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Unit I. Visualization of molecules.
Unit II. Thermal analysis of materials: thermogravimetry (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), differential thermal analysis (DTA), isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC).
Unit III. Diffraction techniques: powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD).
Unit IV. Modern Microscopic Techniques: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).
Unit V. Spectroscopy for characterization of surfaces and interfaces: surface plasmon resonance (SPR), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Auger spectroscopy.
Unit VI. Characterization of colloidal dispersions: dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta potential.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A9 B2 B10 12 0 12
Seminar A2 A4 A3 B3 B5 C2 C4 4 0 4
Supervised projects C3 2 0 2
ICT practicals A1 B5 C3 4 0 4
Problem solving A7 B7 B11 C1 20 0 20
Document analysis B10 B11 C3 C4 0 26 26
Objective test A1 A2 B3 B5 C1 C4 2 0 2
Laboratory practice A7 B5 C3 5 0 5
 
Personalized attention 0 0 0
 
(*)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 Interactive lectures by the teacher, with active participation of the students.
Seminar Seminars with master's or guest professors, from other institutions, as well as with experts in the field. They will be interactive sessions.
Supervised projects Individual or small group tutoring.
ICT practicals Practical classes in computer classrooms.
Problem solving Solution to problems or development of short projects, proposed by the teacher, or by the student himself (if deemed appropriate).
Document analysis Personal study based on the different sources of information.
Objective test One or several tests for the verification of the acquisition of knowledge and acquisition of the skills and attitudes proposed for this subject.
Laboratory practice Characterization of materials.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Problem solving
Objective test
Description
Individual or group tutoring.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Seminar A2 A4 A3 B3 B5 C2 C4 LECTURES, SEMINARS, PROBLEM SOLVING: compute together (25% of the overall rating) 0
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A9 B2 B10 LECTURES, SEMINARS, PROBLEM SOLVING: compute together (25% of the overall rating) 0
Problem solving A7 B7 B11 C1 LECTURES, SEMINARS, PROBLEM SOLVING: compute together (25% of the overall rating) 25
Objective test A1 A2 B3 B5 C1 C4 (75% of the overall rating) 75
 
Assessment comments

The evaluation
of this subject will be done through continuous assessment and the
completion of a final exam, with access to the exam being subject
to participation in at least 80% of the compulsory teaching
activities (theoretical classes, seminars and tutorials).

The
teacher will verify the attendance to the classes according to the
system of control officially established in the
Center/University.Absences must be documented. Excused absences will
count as attendance to teaching activities in order to attend the exam.

Sources of information
Basic

P. Atkins, J. de Paula: "Physical Chemistry", 10th ed.; Oxford University Press, 2014

I. N. Levine: "Principios de Fisicoquímica", 6ª ed.; McGraw-Hill, 2014

A.R. West: "Solid State Chemistry and its Applications"; 2nd ed.; Wiley, 2014

L.E. Smart, E.A. Moore: "Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction". 4th ed.; CRC Press, 2012
Complementary

- J.M. Hollas: "Modern Spectroscopy"; 4th ed.; John Wiley&Sons, 2004.

- S.R. Morrison: "The Chemical Physics of Surfaces"; 2nd ed.; Plenum Press, 1990.

- F. MacRitchie: "Chemistry at Interfaces"; Academic Press, 1990.

- D. Myers: "Surfaces, Interfaces and Colloids: Principles and Applications"; VCH, 1999.

- G. Cao: "Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Syntesis, Properties and Applications". Imperial College Press, 2004.

- S.E. Lyshevski (ed.): "Dekker Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology" (7 volumes), 3ª Edición. CRC Press, 2014.

- John P. Sibilia: “A guide to materials characterization and chemical analysis”. VCH Publishers, 1998.

- J. Bermúdez Polonio: "Métodos de difracción de rayos X. Principios y aplicaciones". Editorial Pirámide, 1981.

- C. Hammond: "The basics of Crystallography and Diffraction", 4th ed.; International Union of Crystallography, Oxford University Press, 2015.

- B. D. Cullity S.R. Stock: “Elements of X-Ray Diffraction” 3rd ed.; Prentice Hall 2014

- C. Giacovazzo (ed.): “Fundamentals of Crystallography” 3rd ed.; International Union of Crystallography, Oxford University Press, 2011.

In addition, complementary texts (articles, web pages, specific texts) should be recommended for each unit.

Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.