Neutrons in Research and Industry

Module PH1317

This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.

Module version of SS 2017 (current)

There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.

Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.

available module versions
SS 2017	SS 2011

Basic Information

PH1317 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered every semester.

This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.

Catalogue of student seminars for condensed matter physics
Catalogue of student seminars for Applied and Engineering Physics

If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.

Total workload	Contact hours	Credits (ECTS)
120 h	30 h	4 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH1317 is Peter Böni.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

Seminar talks by students about the application of neutrons in science and industry

Learning Outcome

After successful participation in the module the student can

1.) use the basic methods of literature retrieval

2.) condense their knowledge from scientific papers into a presentation

3.) obtain presentation skills

4.) has learned details about different methods and experiments in science and industry

Preconditions

Student is familiar with solid state physics

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

Type	SWS	Title	Lecturer(s)	Dates	Links
PS	2	Seminar on Neutrons in Research and Industry	Märkisch, B. Morkel, C. Müller-Buschbaum, P. Pfleiderer, C. Assistants: Franz, C.Park, J.	Mon, 14:30–15:45, PH HS3	current
RE	2	Revision Course to Seminar on Neutrons in Research and Industry	Responsible/Coordination: Märkisch, B.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Preparation and presentation of a scientific talk, beamer presentation, board work, advisor discussion, literature studies

Media

Presentation materials, complementary literature, internet

Literature

Specialized literature to the individual topics of the seminar talks will be provided
own literature search

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

In the course of the seminar each student individually prepares a talk on a topic of current research. Based on this talk the learning outcome is tested.

Exam Repetition

There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.