CODE 110744 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 8 cfu anno 3 SCIENZA DEI MATERIALI 11634 (L-SC.MAT.) - GENOVA TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA MODULES Questo insegnamento è composto da: MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION LABORATORY I MODULE MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION LABORATORY II MODULE TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The class "Laboratory of Materials Characterization" consists of two modules, the first one on the physical field and the second one on the physico-chemical field. Both modules are devoted to the instrumental methods useful for the structural, morphological, and compositional investigation of various types of materials. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The class aims to provide the theoretical foundations and practical knowledge essential for the use of the various instrumental techniques typically employed for the characterization of different classes of materials. PREREQUISITES Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics is required. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MARCELLA PANI Ricevimento: For any problem / information regarding the course, students can contact the professor at any time by e-mail in order to make an appointment FEDERICO LOCARDI Ricevimento: Always, by appointment. Pierfrancesco MALTONI Ricevimento: Everyday by appointment LUCA VATTUONE MARIA CATERINA GIORDANO Ricevimento: Receives by appointment upon request via email to maria.caterina.giordano@unige.it. Office S703 Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Genova. EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Students, in groups, will prepare reports on the experimental activities for each laboratory experience. They will also take an oral exam to assess the topics covered in class. For further details, please refer to the relevant section of each module. ASSESSMENT METHODS The assessment consists of a discussion of the lab notebooks and reports, and an oral exam in which questions related to the topics covered during the lectures will be asked. The quality of the presentation, the correct use of specialized vocabulary, and the ability to reason critically with respect to specific cases presented by the instructors will also be assessed. For further details, please refer to the relevant section of each module.
