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CHEM-E4112 - Research Techniques, Lab, 4.9.2024-16.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student can:

  • describe the principles of selected research instruments relevant for chemistry and materials science
  • distinguish suitable methods for research problems
  • operate selected research instruments in the laboratory
  • assess the reliability of the results
  • perform basic data analysis and interpretation

Credits: 5

Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 16.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eeva-Leena Rautama

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Fundamental course on research techniques focusing on:

    • theoretical principles of typical research instruments and methods applied in the field of chemistry and materials science (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, selected spectroscopy methods applied for elemental and structural analysis)
    • hands-on work with syntheses and laboratory instruments
    • evaluation of the reliability and limits of the obtained results

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam and exercises affect the grade.

    Attendance in laboratory works is compulsory.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, exercises, laboratory works

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided in the course

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    Only for students of the MSc Programme in Chemistry and Materials Science.

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