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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Applied Spectroscopy
Module Code	PS415
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Albert Ellingboe Semester 2: Albert Ellingboe Autumn: Albert Ellingboe
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - Module Aims:This module provides an overview of a number of spectroscopic techniques used in research and industry to determine the electronic, chemical and structural properties of matter through its interaction with electromagnetic radiation. The approach used is descriptive and operational. A solid understanding of the basic principles of quantum mechanics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and optics is required.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the experimental apparatus used for a selection of spectroscopic techniques.
2. Highlight key properties needed in components of the experimental apparatus.
3. Evaluate numerically the characteristics of spectroscopic components and apparatus.
4. Evaluate numerically how the physical characteristics of the sample affect the spectroscopic features.
5. Describe phenomenologically the nature of the light-mater interaction occurring in selected spectroscopic techniques.
6. Calculate the position of spectroscopic lines in selected spectroscopic techniques.
7. Interpret experimental data.
8. Calculate the material properties of a sample based on spectroscopic data for selected spectroscopic techniques.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent learning	108	No Description
Total Workload: 144

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List