Chemistry, physics and biology at high pressures SzD-NCH-ANG

The aim of the course is to introduce doctoral students to the fundamental physicochemical phenomena occurring under high pressure (on the order of GPa) and to show their significance for contemporary chemistry, physics and biology. During the course, students develop the ability to critically analyze original scientific papers and to present and discuss their results in a group setting.

(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się

chemical sciences

(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych

(in Polish) nie dotyczy

Course coordinators

Dominik Kurzydłowski

(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS

- Participation in class (seminar): 15 h. - Preparing a presentation based on a selected scientific paper (reading, analysis, slide preparation): approx. 10 h. - Preparing for the discussion of other students' papers / reviewing introductory material: approx. 5 h. - Total: approx. 30 h = 1 ECTS credit.

Subject level

elementary

Learning outcome code/codes

enter learning outcome code/codes

Type of subject

optional with unlimited choices

Preliminary Requirements

The ability to read scientific literature in English.

Learning outcomes

1 Knows and understands the fundamental physicochemical phenomena occurring under high pressure (changes in electronic structure, phase transitions, metallization) and their significance for contemporary chemistry, physics and biology. SzD_W_01
2 Knows and understands the main research trends in high-pressure chemistry, physics and biology, including recent achievements reported in the scientific literature. SzD_W_02
3 Knows and understands the importance of research on matter under extreme conditions for addressing fundamental problems of contemporary science (e.g., planetary structure and evolution, synthesis of new materials). SzD_W_05
4 Is able to critically analyze original scientific papers in high-pressure chemistry, physics and biology, identify their research problems, and evaluate the methods used and conclusions drawn. SzD_U_01
5 Is able to prepare and deliver a clear oral presentation summarizing a selected scientific paper and to participate in a substantive discussion about it. SzD_U_01
6 Is ready to recognize the importance of knowledge from different disciplines (chemistry, physics, biology) for solving cognitive problems related to research on matter under high pressure. SzD_K_03

Assessment criteria

The grade is based on the level of achievement of learning outcomes regarding knowledge (W), skills (U), and social competencies (K):
• Very good: the student presents the content of the selected research article independently and comprehensively, correctly identifying the research problem, methods, and conclusions (W, U); answers questions confidently and actively participates in the discussion of other students' work (K).
• Good: the student presents the article correctly, with minor shortcomings in interpreting results or answering questions (W, U); participation in the discussion (K) is rated positively.
• Satisfactory: the student presents the article at a basic level, experiencing difficulties in independently interpreting results (W, U); participation in the discussion (K) is limited.
• Unsatisfactory: the student failed to prepare a presentation, or the presentation does not reflect an understanding of the article's content and fundamental physicochemical phenomena (W, U); no participation in the discussion (K).

Additional information

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Description of SzD-NCH-ANG in USOSweb