Learning Objectives

Course Objectives:
To familiarize with surface science techniques.
To learn the essentials surface physics and chemistry.
To understand the key differences between macroscopic and nano-physics.
To be able to write down the intermediate steps of a simple catalytic reaction.

Learning Objectives:
Introduction to major branches of materials science, in particular:
- Materials for data storage
- Crystallography
- Chemical Kinetics
- Self-organization