Advanced Laboratory Techniques

Code:

FIS4021

Acronym:

FIS4021

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Nanomaterials Science and Technology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CTN	1	Official Study Plan since 2020_M:CTN	1	-	3	21	81
			2

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Objectives Getting Acquainted/Respond to qualitative and quantitative questions that are technically/ experimentally relevant in materials sciences  Performing design and planning experiments. Knowing to conduct literature searches, including critical analysis of technical articles, and oral and written communication. Effective management of team work. Development of mini-projects with well-defined themes
Major competences • ability to design, conduct experiments, analysis and critical interpretation of data • ability to work in multidisciplinary teams • ability to identifyto formulate and solve problems in  Materials Science • abilities for designing processes and / or systems to achieve specific specifications • ability to use techniques and advanced research tools • presentation and communication skills • knowledge of contemporary issues in physics and engineering of materials.

Learning outcomes and competences

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and materials engineering in experimental environment
Design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret critical data
Working in multidisciplinary teams
Identifying, formulating and solving materials engineering problems
Identifying processes and / or systems materials capable of achieving specifications
Ability to use modern techniques and tools for Physics and Engineering
Presentation and communication skills

Working method

Presencial

Program

The program consists of a set of experiments related to material sciences.

Assignments to be defined in light of the students enrolled.

Mandatory literature

Diversos; Textos diversos fornecidos pelos docentes

Teaching methods and learning activities

The course is taught in the form of laboratory practical classes, where the proposed works are carried out. Given the Laboratory character of the course is important to the later contact of students with teachers as much as possible in laboratory where the works are carried out.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Teste	30,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	106,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

notebook and the presence of at least 3 / 4 lessons envisaged.

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment consists of four distinct components: -Class evaluation (20%) with the following componentes (Continuous evaluation (10%) and logbook (10%)), written examination (30%) -individual report (25%) -oral presentation of work done (25%)

A minimum grade of 7,0/20 in written examination is mandatory.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

As components for assessment require the completion of laboratory work, it is recommended that all students in this situation contact the lecturer to enable the realization of the practical component in a more flexible schedule according to staff availability.

Classification improvement

Due to the continuous evaluation of this course, the improvement can only be carried out in the written examination component.

Observations

Jury: