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

Module Title	Surface Interactions and Analysis
Module Code	PS513
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Introduce the fundamental concepts of surface interactions and surface chemistry. Present the working principles of current and emerging surface analysis techniques and develop and awareness of the capabilities of these techniques to investigate process related problems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the principles of surface analysis and their relevance to plasma surface interactions.
2. Recognise the basic properties of surfaces and be familiar with the methods of measuring these properties.
3. Summarise the surface analytical techniques in their application to developing and optimising surface treatments.
4. Communicate their ideas with their colleagues.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Moodle discussion	25	No Description
Total Workload: 25

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

Fundamentals.
Surface structure, Surface molecular dynamics and Surface chemistry.Surface Properties: Surface energy, Adhesion, Hardness, Wettability.Coating Evaluation: Adhesion (Rockwell indentation and scratch tests), Hardness (Knoop and nanohardness measurements), Wear resistance and friction, Thickness, Morphology, Surface roughness (profilometry).Analysis Techniques: Surface chemical composition: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high spatial resolution surface chemical analysis: scanning AES, chemical depth doping profiling: dynamic SIMS, surface topography: AFM/STM, interface topography: STEM, trace element analysis: time-of-flight SIMS..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	45%	Examination Weight	55%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Performance evaluation	On-line discussions	10%	Every Week
Computerised test/exam	Bi-weekly quizzes	15%	Every Week
Short answer questions	Weekly assignments	20%	Every Week

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

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

MPV

MSc in Plasma and Vacuum Technology

SMPP

Single Module Programme (Plasma)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for PS513

Date of Last Revision

29-JAN-09