phy4ssc surface and nanomaterial characterisation
SURFACE AND NANOMATERIAL CHARACTERISATION
PHY4SSC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore solid material surfaces and inter faces, which are key to modern manufactured materials and devices. You will investigate the elemental, chemical and molecular properties of materials relevant to adhesion, biocompatibility and environmental protection, sensing and devices . You will investigate industrially important characterisation and data analysis techniques including surface analytical techniques, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, and Auger Electron Spectroscopy, and related synchrotron techniques.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one the following course: SHS,SZHSMN ,SNMT or PSMSC or must have Course Co-ordinator approval to enrol in this subject
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Learning resources
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AuthorWoodruff, D. P. and Delchar, T. A.
Year2016
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PublisherCambridge University Press
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Practical Surface Analysis: Auger and X-ray PES
Resource TypeBook
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AuthorBriggs, D., and Seah, M. P.
Year1990
Edition/Volume2nd Ed
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three individual practical reports (1300 word equiv each) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One essay related to oral presentation (1000 word equiv.) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| One 10-minute oral presentation (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |