Unit CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOMATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS WITH LABORATORY
- Course
- Methodologies for product and process
- Study-unit Code
- A004787
- Curriculum
- In all curricula
- Teacher
- Maurizio Mattarelli
- CFU
- 9
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2024
- Offered
- 2024/25
- Type of study-unit
- Obbligatorio (Required)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa integrata
CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOMATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS
| Code | A004609 |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Teacher | Igor Neri |
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| Hours |
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| Learning activities | Caratterizzante |
| Area | Tecnologie dei processi chimici |
| Academic discipline | FIS/03 |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | In this course, various analysis techniques suitable for the characterization of biomaterials and nanomaterials will be presented, with particular emphasis on microscopy techniques. |
| Reference texts | Fondamenti di Fisica – James S. Walker - Pearson A Practical Guide to Optical Microscopy by John Girkin, PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Group – Available in university electronic resources (link) Lecture Notes provided by the instructor |
| Educational objectives | The course aims to introduce students to the use of widely applied characterization techniques relevant to their professional career paths. The teaching objective is to provide the theoretical foundations of optical and electron microscopy techniques. Additionally, an introduction to the physical principles underlying the description of solids will be given to understand the operating principles of X-ray diffraction techniques and vibrational spectroscopy. |
| Prerequisites | To follow the lectures successfully, it is advisable to have acquired the knowledge provided by the courses in Elements of Mathematics and Physics and Elements of Chemistry. |
| Teaching methods | The course consists of frontal lectures covering all the topics in the syllabus. The lectures will be alternated with practical activities conducted during the associated Laboratory course. |
| Other information | For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or specific learning disabilities (DSA), visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. |
| Learning verification modality | The assessment of learning is conducted through an oral exam, consisting of a discussion lasting about 30 minutes. The exam aims to ascertain the level of knowledge reached and the communicative ability using technical-scientific language appropriate to the topics covered. Both theoretical-fundamental and experimental topics concerning the various analysis methods indicated in the syllabus will be addressed. The final grade will be determined by the Commission on a scale of thirty. |
| Extended program | Electromagnetic fields and waves. Introduction to the polarization of matter. Refractive index. Absorption. Elements of geometrical optics. Refraction and reflection. Snell's laws. Critical angle. Lenses and mirrors. Optical systems: eye, microscope. Elements of physical optics: Coherent waves. Young's experiment. Interference and diffraction. Introduction to spectral analysis. Elements of the structure of matter. Atoms and molecules. Crystalline and amorphous solids. Crystal lattice and X-ray diffraction. Bragg's law. Crystal vibrations. Normal modes of vibration. Vibrational spectroscopy. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |
LABORATORY OF PHYSICS OF BIOMATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS
| Code | A004756 |
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| CFU | 3 |
| Teacher | Maurizio Mattarelli |
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| Hours |
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| Learning activities | Altro |
| Area | Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro |
| Academic discipline | NN |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | The course will focus on the practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired in the connected teaching module. Specifically, students will become familiar with the optical microscope. Additionally, experiences in electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and vibrational spectroscopy will be conducted. There will also be exercises in the analysis of experimental data. |
| Reference texts | Fondamenti di Fisica – James S. Walker - Pearson A Practical Guide to Optical Microscopy by John Girkin, PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Group – Available in university electronic resources (https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/unipgit/reader.action?docID=5789245) Lecture Notes provided by the instructor |
| Educational objectives | In this laboratory, students will learn to personally use the physical characterization techniques of nano and biomaterials, utilizing the knowledge obtained in the theoretical module of the course (Dublin Descriptor 2). Furthermore, through the critical analysis of experimental data, they will learn to draw conclusions regarding the results obtained (Dublin Descriptor 3). |
| Prerequisites | To gain the maximum benefit from the laboratory activity, it is advisable to have acquired the knowledge provided by the courses in Elements of Mathematics and Physics and Elements of Chemistry, as well as that contained in the theoretical module of the course. |
| Teaching methods | The course consists of : Laboratory lessons on the use of experimental equipment Individual and/or group exercises and experiments Guided analysis of the acquired experimental data |
| Other information | For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or specific learning disabilities (DSA), visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. |
| Learning verification modality | The assessment of the learning objectives of the course includes the discussion of the final reports on the experiments, submitted during the course. The exam aims to ascertain: The ability to understand the theoretical contents of the course; the ability to correctly present and apply the theoretical knowledge;the ability to formulate independent and appropriate observations on possible modeling alternatives; the ability to communicate effectively and relevantly in written and oral form. The final grade will be determined by the Commission on a scale of thirty. |
| Extended program | Introduction to the optical microscope Contrast modes: bright field, dark field, phase contrast, polarization contrast, fluorescence Experiments on the use of the optical microscope Image analysis with ImageJ Visits to electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and vibrational spectroscopy laboratories, and supervised acquisition of experimental data on relevant samples Analysis of the acquired experimental data |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |