New advances in STM
Description:
PhD course related to the newest development in STM techniques. The theoretical part of the course is based on the flipped classroom model, consisting of out-of-class studies and in-class presentations and discussion. The course also includes practical exercises with the state-of-the-art STM instrumentation available at the institution. The course is finalised by writing approx. half to one page proposal for the STM experiment that is in direct relation to PhD student's current research topic.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Presentation skills in complex research topics.
- Understanding and technical skills in different types of STM techniques that can be used to study material properties.
- Understanding of what data and information can be extracted when using the discussed STM techniques.
- Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of the techniques for the research problems
- Writing proposal for experimental time at external user facilities.
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Pre-class activity - theory part |
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Read the paper and prepare questions. Selected student prepares presentation. |
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All peers upload material relevant to paper. ↓ |
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Peer support |
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Mentimeter |
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Lecturer prepares mentimeter questions ↓ |
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In-class activity - theory part |
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Mentimeter |
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Students respond to questions ↓ |
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Powerpoint slides |
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Presentation of selected student. Peers listen and keep notes ↓ |
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Scientific paper |
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Discussion of the paper. ↓ |
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Lecturer and peers |
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Mentimeter |
Students respond to same questions ↓ |
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Lecturer and peers discuss right answers |
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Post-class activities - theory part |
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Brightspace |
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Student uploads presentation ↓ |
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Brightspace |
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Lecturer uploads mentimeter questions ↓ |
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Experimental part |
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Practical exercises with the instrument ↓ |
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Lecturer |
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Final assessment |
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Write proposal for STM measurements related to PhD student's research topic ↓ |
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Brightspace |
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Upload proposal to bright space |
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Lecture provides feedback and final assessment |
Additional information
The theoretical part is repeated each week until every student presents one scientific article.
Experimental part take 4-6 hours for group of two students on two different STM chambers.