• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. The lecture provides basic knowledge towards analyzing techniques in the surfaces science and nanotechnology.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
   3. Design and conduct independent research projects.
   4. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   5. To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
   6. Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.

   Method of assessment

   1. Oral exam
   2. Homework assignment
2. The grad and postgrad students, who aim the research activities of their career, could accumulate some experimental experiences and analytical skill during the classes.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
   3. Ability to work independently and take responsibility
   4. Learning Competence
   5. Communication and Social Competence
   6. Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.

   Method of assessment

   1. Oral exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Laboratory exercise/exam
   4. Seminar/presentation
   5. Term paper
3. Analytical techniques of spectroscopic and imaging base on the surface electron have unique aspects and methodology to reveal the solutions, even to characterize problems regarding to the surface science and nanotechnology. Therefore, in the lectures The student will observe not only simple characterizations but also the comprehensive of research methodology related to nanotechnology.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. To manage nanotechnology-focused solutions and products commercialization processes.
   4. To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
   5. Ability to work independently and take responsibility
   6. Learning Competence
   7. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   8. Communication and Social Competence
   9. To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
   10. Write progress reports based on published documents, dissertations, articles.
   11. Field-based Competence
   12. Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.

   Method of assessment

   1. Oral exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Laboratory exercise/exam
   4. Seminar/presentation
   5. Term paper

Contents
Week 1:	Elements of Problem-Solving in Surface Science
Week 2:	Introduction of Surface Analytical Techniques as in-situ and ex-situ
Week 3:	Surface, 2d structures and Nanostructures
Week 4:	Surface Electronic Structures and Crystallography
Week 5:	Electron Energy States in Surface
Week 6:	Electron Spectroscopies
Week 7:	PS, IPS, AES, and HREELS
Week 8:	PS, IPS, AES, and HREELS
Week 9:	Principal Electron Microscope
Week 10:	Imaging Formation
Week 11:	SEM
Week 12:	TEM
Week 13:	STM
Week 14:	Presentation of Term Paper
Week 15*:	Presentation of Term Paper
Week 16*:	Presentation of Term Paper
Textbooks and materials:	1. Modern techniques of surface science / D. P. Woodruff; D.P. Woodruff & T.A. 2. Surface Analysis with STM and AFM by Sergie N. Magonov, Myung-Hwan Whangbo 3.Advances in imaging and electron physics edited by Peter W. Hawkes.
Recommended readings:	1. Modern techniques of surface science / D. P. Woodruff; D.P. Woodruff & T.A. 2. Surface Analysis with STM and AFM by Sergie N. Magonov, Myung-Hwan Whangbo 3.Advances in imaging and electron physics edited by Peter W. Hawkes.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:		0
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:	4	40
Homework:	12	60
Quiz:		0
Final exam:		0
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	3	14
Practice, Recitation:	3	8
Homework:	3	12
Term project:	3	12
Term project presentation:	1	1
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	0	0
Mid-term:	0	0
Personal studies for final exam:	0	0
Final exam:	4	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)