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| Code | MN0020 |
| Name | The Growth and Characterization of Thin Films |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide information about physical and chemical thin film growth technologies. It also provides a better understanding of the different techniques used in the production and characterization of thin films. There will be hands-on demonstrations and experiments throughout the course work.
Course Content
This course will provide thin film deposition methods, their possibilities and limitations. Hands-on demonstrations and experiments in our Laboratories will help the participants to better understand the possibilities of each deposition method and stimulate informal discussions between participants. Essential fundamental aspects, as well as the technology of thin-film growth such as physical and chemical techniques will be performed. Thin films at nanoscale will be grown employing spin coating, electrochemical deposition, cathodic vacuum arc, thermal evaporation, electron cyclotron resonance microwave power chemical vapor deposition techniques. Variety of characterization techniques, including XRD, AFM, optical, electrical will be used and it will help to learn how to test and characterize film structure and related properties after deposition.
Course Precondition
Basic knowledge on growth techniques
Resources
Milton Ohring Materials Science of Thin Films Depositon and Structure, Academic Press (2001) Donald Smith, Thin Film Deposition Principles and Practice, McGraw Hill; (1995)
Notes
Recent reviews, articles and researches
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns general information about thin films. |
| LO02 | Learns about physical and chemical thin film production techniques. |
| LO03 | Gains information on how to use the production systems available in the laboratory. |
| LO04 | Follows and applies demonstration experiments related to production methods. |
| LO05 | Learns the characterization of the produced thin films. |
| LO06 | Gains extensive analytical problem-solving capacity |
| LO07 | Gains sufficient scientific background to undertake research |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the area. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can effectively use the equipment used in the field. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets experimental and observational results. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can develop original solutions for problems in the field. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thin film deposition methods, their possibilities and limitations | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 2 | Essential fundamental aspects, as well as the technology of thin-film growth | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 3 | Basics of physical and chemical deposition techniques | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 4 | Cathodic vacuum arc | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 5 | Thermal evaporation | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 6 | Electron cyclotron resonance microwave power chemical vapor deposition techniques (ECR-MPCVD) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 7 | Electrochemical deposition | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Spin coating | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 10 | Hands-on demonstrations in the laboratory 1 | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 11 | X-ray Diffraction (XRD) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 12 | Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 13 | Optical characterization | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 14 | Electrical characterization | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 15 | Hands-on demonstrations in the laboratory 2 | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exam | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exam | Written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||