Chemical Nanoscience and Surfaces (F1705)
Chemical Nanoscience and Surfaces
Module F1705
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module looks at nanomaterials and surfaces, describing techniques to synthesise nanomaterials and to analyse surface structure in detail. The first part of the module describes various techniques used to analyse surfaces in order to obtain information about the surface structure and the structure of any adsorbate on the surface. The module will focus on the use of techniques to determine surface and adsorbate structure, energetics and vibrational and electronic spectroscopy. The second part of the module explores the latest advances in experimental approaches to nanomaterials. It is based on recent developments in the subject, combining lectures and workshops, research talks, directed and independent reading and a critical work.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the uses of various surface analysis techniques to analyse surface/adsorbate systems and have an ability to critically analyse data for surface/adsorbate systems.
Understand the principles and practice of advanced methods in nanoscience and molecular structure and apply this knowledge to gain fundamental insight from data interpretation across a range of original problems.
Demonstrate the capacity for a sustained critical investigation of a topic in the field of nanomaterials and surface science and have the ability to present this material to a professional audience.
Formulate their own reasoned opinions in subject areas at the forefront of nanoscience and surfaces and, where appropriate, to propose new ideas from knowledge gained.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
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