Course detail

Laboratory Classes in Coloids

FCH-MC_KOL_PAcad. year: 2018/2019

Practical training - preparation, properties and applications of colloids - based on the projects prepared and realized by student teams (max. 4 members).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Miloslav Pekař, CSc.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Practical experience in preparation and characterization of colloid systems.

Prerequisites

Basic course in physical chemistry, applied colloid chemistry.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Laboratory exercise - 3 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation is based on the written report on the selected project, its results and achievements and on active participation in the final presentation (workshop). Additionally, evaluation includes also student activity during tuitions.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction - team creating, instructions and suggestions for project topics.
2.-6. Selection of project topic, appointing of tutor, realization of introductory laboratory exercises.
5.-7. Experimental project proposal, consultation with tutor.
8.-11. Experimental work, consultation with tutor.
12. Final report, preparing presentation for workshop.
13. Workshop.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Practical experience in applied colloid chemistry, applications of colloid systems and team work.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Participation in project realization and tuition, oral presentation.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Domin D.S.: A Review of Laboratory Instruction Styles. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76(4), 543. (CS)
další literatura dle zvolené náplně projektu

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NKCP_SCH Master's

    branch NKCO_SCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NPCP_SCH Master's

    branch NPCO_SCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Andrea Hurčíková, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Miloslav Pekař, CSc.
Ing. Šárka Sovová