Microscopic analysis
0600-S2-CKR-AM
Lecture
Microscopic instrumental methods, theoretical foundations, construction and operating principle of the apparatus and a review of microscopic techniques. During the lecture, students will learn about the following methods: light microscopy LM, electron microscopy EM, atomic force microscopy AFM and combined techniques: LM-IR, LM-Raman, SEM-EDX.
Laboratory workshops
Complementary identification of materials using microscopic methods LM, SEM and combined techniques LM-IR, LM-Raman, SEM-EDX.
The aim of the laboratory workshops is to acquire practical skills in performing analyses on selected equipment, preparing a sample for analysis, processing results using specialist software and learning about practical elements of work in a laboratory, especially in a forensic laboratory.
Total student workload
Hours spent with teachers (40 hrs):
- participation in lectures - 10
- participation in laboratories - 20
- consultations - 10
Time devoted to individual student work (35 hrs):
- preparation for lectures, exam - 10
- a bit of homework - 10
- preparation of laboratory reports - 15
Total: 75 hrs (3 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: knows basic chemical laws and nomenclature (K_W01)
W2: knows the basics of mathematical analysis and statistics necessary for describing and modeling chemical phenomena (K_W02)
W3: knows and understands the theoretical foundations of various analytical methods and their use in the interpretation of measurement results (K_W01)
W4: knows basic application software packages for data analysis and development (K_W04)
W5: knows the theoretical and practical aspects of performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using classical and instrumental methods and
the principles of operation of equipment (K_W01, K_W09)
W6: knows the regulations and principles in the field of occupational health and safety, legal acts regarding standards and requirements of chemical laboratories and legal regulations regarding hazardous substances and their storage and labeling (K_W18)
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: is able to use chemical nomenclature and concepts from the scope of general chemistry (K_U01)
U2: has the ability to describe and model chemical phenomena and uses selected numerical procedures in chemical calculations (K_U02)
U3: has the ability to perform measurements using measuring equipment and is able to develop measurement results
of individual instrumental methods (K_U03)
U4: is able to perform quantitative and qualitative analyses using instrumental methods based on analytical procedures and
prepare analysis reports (K_U03, K_U02)
U5: is able to behave appropriately in the event of various types of hazards, e.g. fire, contact with chemical reagents (K_U11)
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: Analytical thinking: Works independently and effectively with a large amount of information, notices relationships between phenomena and correctly draws conclusions using the principles of logic (K_K01)
K2: Conscientiousness and accuracy: Is focused on the best possible execution of the task; pays attention to detail; is systematic (K_K03)
K3: Striving for development: Is focused on constantly gaining new knowledge, skills and experiences; sees the need for continuous improvement and raising professional competences; knows the limitations of their own knowledge and understands the need for further education (K_K05)
K4: Perseverance and consistency: Works systematically and has a positive approach to difficulties standing in the way of achieving the assumed goal; meets deadlines; understands the need for systematic work on all projects (K_K06)
K5: Is able to independently search for information in professional literature
(K_K07)
K6: Professionalism and ethics: Knows and complies with the rules and standards applicable to chemists, including ethical standards; understands the social role of the profession; understands and appreciates the importance of intellectual honesty, care for health and the natural environment in one's own and other people's actions (K_K08)
K7: Teamwork: Establishes and maintains long-term and effective cooperation with others; strives to achieve team goals by appropriately planning and organizing one's own and others' work; motivates co-workers to increase their efforts in order to achieve the set goals (K_K07)
Teaching methods
Methods of administration:
Lecture using multimedia presentations and discussion elements.
Practical methods:
laboratory method - laboratory exercises
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- laboratory
Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of general and analytical chemistry.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Lecture – exam, multiple choice test consisting of 20 questions, of which 16 are closed questions with four options to choose from and 4 open questions requiring a written answer.
Score: 0-10 ndst, 11-12 dst, 13-14 dst+, 15-16 db, 17-18 db+, 19-20 vdb.
Laboratory classes: Performing tasks in groups of 1-3 people during the laboratory and as homework, preparing one report for grading the exercises performed during the classes.
Additional information
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