| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1.1 | A1.1. Successfully studying and learning about the chosen research ambit: evaluating the technical and scientific importance, the technological potential and the viability of the nanoscience, design, preparation, properties, processes, developments, techniques and applications of materials. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B4.1 | B4.1. Continuously learning. | |
| B4.2 | B4.2 Learning autonomously and by using initiative. | |
| B5.3 | B5.3. Applying critical, logical and creative thought in a research and innovative context. | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| C1.1 | Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1.1 |
A1.1 Understand the parameters that affect the morphology of particles and crystal material during the formation stage. A1.1 Understand that the symmetry of a material is affected by its properties. A1.1 Understand the basic terminology of crystallography. A1.1 Use the basic terminology to describe anisotropic physical properties. A1.1 Use the terminology of material symmetry. A1.1 Understand the basic features of X-ray diffraction. A1.1 Perceive the relation between physical properties and the symmetry of crystal structure. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B4.1 |
B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation. B4.1 Set their own learning objectives. | |
| B4.2 |
B4.2 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria. B4.2 Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer. | |
| B5.3 |
B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| C1.1 |
Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion. Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects. Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff. Understand routine information and articles. Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area. Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters. |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| 1. - Symmetry in crystalline materials. | Introduction to Crystallography. Basic terminology. Symbols and terms. Point groups of crystal symmetry. Space groups of crystal symmetry. |
| 2.-Anisotropy of the physical properties of materials. | Physical properties such as tensile. Basic terminology. Top of Newman. Compatibility between symmetry and physical property. The value of a property in a certain direction. Curie Principle: Influence of an external agent of change in a material symmetry. |
| 3.-Relationship between crystal structure and morphology of crystals. | Nucleation and crystal growth. Size and shape of the crystals / particles depending on growth conditions. Principles Curie and Wulff theorem by way of balance and growth. Types of surfaces of crystalline materials. |
| 4.- Characterization of the materials X-ray diffraction. | Diffraction technique polycrystalline material. The intensities of the diffracted rays: Factor structure and its applications. Identification of unknown phases. Measurements of crystal cell parameters. Refinement of crystal structures by X-ray diffraction. X-ray diffraction with high-temperature chamber. Polymorphism and phase transition by varying temperature. Expansion of a crystalline material by X-ray diffraction. Thermal expansion tensor of anisotropic materials. |
| 5.-Characterization of the texture of the materials. | Dimensional diffraction X-ray. Ewald sphere. Goniometer for texture analysis. Euler goniometer geometry of Schulz. Characterization of thin layers. Orientation of crystalline materials for cutting |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
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| Introductory activities |
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1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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19 | 16 | 35 | ||||||
| Seminars |
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4 | 18 | 22 | ||||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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4 | 10 | 14 | ||||||
| Personal tuition |
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2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Will develop a series of introductory sessions on subject content |
| Lecture | Brief lectures on the basic concepts of the subject that will be covered more thoroughly in seminars |
| Seminars | During the seminars will be worked thoroughly the concepts taught in the course |
| Laboratory practicals | During the labs interpreted characterization results related to actual knowledge taught in the course |
| Personal tuition | There will be individual attention to students in tutoring appointment via e-mail. |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| Queries will be dealt with in the hours of care to students. And will make an appointment by email. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||
| Lecture |
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Using short written activities assessed content acquired in each of the training sessions | 5 | ||||
| Seminars |
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In each of the seminars will assess the contents taught through activities in the latter part thereof, or by work that students must complete once the seminar | 65 | ||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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Labs work evaluated by interpreting the experimental data for the same real failitarán and students must complete when practices are complete. | 30 | ||||
| Others | At the end of the course, students must submit a brief summary of the concepts acquired during the same |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
| Sources of information |
| Basic |
E. Hartmann, An introduction to Crystal Physics, Pu. International Union of Crystallography. Cardiff, 1984. ,
L.A. Shuvalov., Modern CrystallographyIV. Physical properties of crystals . , Springer Verlag, 1988, pp.1-46,
J.F. Nye., Physical properties of Crystals. Their representation by tensors and matrices., Oxford University Press, 1985, pp.3-48, pp.93-109. ,
B.D. Cullity., Elements of X-Ray Diffraction., Addison-Wesley Pu. Co., 1978. ,
A. Putnis., Introduction to the mineral Science., Cambridge University Press, 1992, pp.1-120. , |
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.