1. | Course Title | Spectroscopic Characterization of Materials | |||||||||||
2. | Code | 4ФЕИТ08023 | |||||||||||
3. | Study program | 15-MMK, 16-MNT | |||||||||||
4. | Organizer of the study program (unit, institute, department) | Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies | |||||||||||
5. | Degree (first, second, third cycle) | Second cycle | |||||||||||
6. | Academic year/semester | I/1 | 7. | Number of ECTS credits | 6.00 | ||||||||
8. | Lecturer | Dr Ivana Sandeva | |||||||||||
9. | Course Prerequisites | ||||||||||||
10. | Course Goals (acquired competencies):
Acquiring fundamental knowledge of structure of matter with specific accent on solid matter, material characterization with spectroscopic methods, analysis of results. |
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11. | Course Syllabus:
Basics of structure of matter. Theoretical basics of spectroscopic methods for testing of solids, with specific accent on stimulated luminescence and electron-spin resonance. Preparation of materials for testing with spectroscopic techniques. Testing instruments. Analysis of spectra and material characterization. |
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12. | Learning methods:
Lectures, teamwork, guest lecturers, preparation and presentation of project tasks and seminar works. |
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13. | Total number of course hours | 180 | |||||||||||
14. | Distribution of course hours | 3 + 3 | |||||||||||
15. | Forms of teaching | 15.1 | Lectures-theoretical teaching | 45 hours | |||||||||
15.2 | Exercises (laboratory, practice classes), seminars, teamwork | 45 hours | |||||||||||
16. | Other course activities | 16.1 | Projects, seminar papers | 30 hours | |||||||||
16.2 | Individual tasks | 30 hours | |||||||||||
16.3 | Homework and self-learning | 30 hours | |||||||||||
17. | Grading | ||||||||||||
17.1 | Exams | 30 points | |||||||||||
17.2 | Seminar work/project (presentation: written and oral) | 50 points | |||||||||||
17.3. | Activity and participation | 20 points | |||||||||||
17.4. | Final exam | 0 points | |||||||||||
18. | Grading criteria (points) | up to 50 points | 5 (five) (F) | ||||||||||
from 51 to 60 points | 6 (six) (E) | ||||||||||||
from 61 to 70 points | 7 (seven) (D) | ||||||||||||
from 71 to 80 points | 8 (eight) (C) | ||||||||||||
from 81 to 90 points | 9 (nine) (B) | ||||||||||||
from 91 to 100 points | 10 (ten) (A) | ||||||||||||
19. | Conditions for acquiring teacher’s signature and for taking final exam | 60% success on all pre-exam activities | |||||||||||
20. | Forms of assessment | written and oral part | |||||||||||
21. | Language | Macedonian and English | |||||||||||
22. | Method of monitoring of teaching quality | Self-evaluation | |||||||||||
23. | Literature | ||||||||||||
23.1. | Required Literature | ||||||||||||
No. | Author | Title | Publisher | Year | |||||||||
1. | M. Gaft, R. Reisfeld, G. Panczer | Modern Luminescence Spectroscopy of Minerals and Materials | Springer | 2015 | |||||||||
2. | A. Lund, M. Shiotani, S. Shimada | Principles and Applications of ESR Spectroscopy | Springer | 2011 | |||||||||
3. | R. Chen, V. Pagonis | Thermally and Optically Stimulated Luminescence | Wiley | 2011 | |||||||||
23.2. | Additional Literature | ||||||||||||
No. | Author | Title | Publisher | Year | |||||||||
1. | J. A. Weil, J. R. Bolton | Electron Paramagnetic Resonance: Elementary Theory and Practical Applications | Wiley | 2007 |