Electronmicroscopy (MSK510)
The course gives an introduction to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for characterization of microstructures in materials science.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
MSK510
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Content
An introduction to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for characterization of microstructures in materials science. Techniques and theory for imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy in electron microscopes and applications in materials science will be presented.
Learning outcome
At the end of the module, the student is expected to be able to:
- know the working principle of both TEM and SEM
- know about lens optics included aberrations and astigmatism
- know about the signals from interactions between incoming electron and the materials
- understand how the different signals can be used in order to get information from the materials
- know basic principle for interpretation of experimental data from SEM and TEM
- be able to evaluate the value of use SEM and/or TEM in a project
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 1/1 | 30 Minutes | Letter grades | None permitted |
Oral exam is individual.To take the oral exam: Approved participation in the laboratory and approved lab repots are required.
Coursework requirements
Participation in laboratory work
Participitation 3 laboratory excercises with associated Laboratory reports must be approved in order to take the final exam. The laboratory reports are evaluated as approved/not approved. The Language for the Laboratory reports and the final oral examination can be either Norwegian or English, according to the students' choice.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Vidar Folke HansenLaboratory Engineer:
Espen UndheimCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Wakshum Mekonnen TuchoHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
2 hours lectures and laboratory work as arranged. Compulsory laboratory exercises.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Electron Microscopy (MOA130_1) | 5 |
Open for
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.