Advanced Methods in Aerosol Technology
Avancerade metoder i aerosolteknologi

MAM050F, 7.5 credits

Valid from: Autumn 2022
Decided by: Åsa Håkansson
Date of establishment: 2021-07-01

General Information

Division: Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology
Course type: Third-cycle course
Teaching language: English

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide deeper knowledge and practical experience of measurement methods and data analysis within aerosol technology.

Goals

Knowledge and Understanding

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• Be able to provide a detailed description of the method(s) within the focus topic
• Be able to account for the method(s) possibilities and limitations
• Demonstrate familiarity with the types of data generated by the method(s)

Competences and Skills

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• In a safe and scientifically correct way use the method(s)
• Demonstrate the ability to discuss different methods within the focus topic orally
• Demonstrate the ability of scientific analysis and synthesis and independent critical review of the choice of method and interpretation of data

Judgement and Approach

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• Demonstrate the ability to autonomously and creatively apply the methods and analyses within the focus topic to new research questions
• Demonstrate intellectual independence in assessment of the methods’ applications and data generated from the methods
• Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of the methods
• Reflect on the value and benefits of the different methods/analyses

Course Contents

The course consists of sub-blocks, each of which has a focus topic within aerosol technology, and corresponds to one week of work (i.e. 1.5 credit). The focus topic for the specific sub-blocks will vary over time and depend on what measurement and analysis methodologies that are important for the current PhD student education. Examples can be: aerosol mass spectrometry (AMS); optical particle counters; filter collection; collection of biological particles; gas analysis; OC/EC (organic vs elemental carbon). For each sub-block, the following shall be met: 1. The PhD student shall participate in a preparation lecture about the focus topic and do laboratory preparation exercises. 2. The PhD student participates actively in the laboration(s) and the analysis of the data material. The PhD student writes a laboratory report that is to be approved by the examiner. 3. The PhD student discusses the laboratory exercise and the focus topic in the group together with the course examiner. When all steps are performed for one sub-block, the student receives 1.5 credit.

Course Literature

Lecture and seminar material (hand-outs, slides) and scientific articles.

Instruction Details

Types of instruction: Lectures, seminars, laboratory exercises, exercises

Examination Details

Examination formats: Written assignments, seminars given by participants
Grading scale: Failed, pass
Examiner:

Admission Details

Admission requirements: The course "Aerosol Technology" (MAM242, MAMF55, MAM242F) or equivalent.

Course Occasion Information

Contact and Other Information

Course coordinators:
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