phy5amc advanced nanomaterials characterisation
ADVANCED NANOMATERIALS CHARACTERISATION
PHY5AMC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to the fundamental theoretical framework, working principles and instrumentation of arrange of materials science techniques used in the morphological, structural and compositional characterisation of materials. The laboratory components of the subject will provide you with intensive instruction and hands-on experience in these techniques, enabling you to use these techniques to address a real-world problem. You will have the opportunity to carry out an in-depth investigation of an individual material characterisation technique with reference to the formal published literature.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMNT, PSMSC, SZHSMN or SMENM, or by approval of subject coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Learning resources
Scanning electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJoseph Goldstein
Year2003
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PublisherKluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
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Undergraduate instrumental analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJames W. Robinson
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCRC Press
ISBN9781482233742
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Principles of Digital Image Processing Fundamental Techniques
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWilhelm. Burger
Year2009
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PublisherSpringer
ISBN1-280-38282-1, 1-84800-191-6
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X-ray spectrometry : recent technological advances
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorR. Van Grieken
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWiley
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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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
Six 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled for weeks 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
Three 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled for Weeks 32, 33 and 42
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 2 hour end of semester written exam (2000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
| 4 x ImageJ assignments | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| 1 x written research review (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO5 |
| 1 x extended lab report collated from multiple laboratory sessions (2500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |