GE251 Exercises of Electron microscopy and microanalysis for geosciences

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: zk (examination), k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Radek Škoda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Radek Škoda, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
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Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 32 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/32, only registered: 0/32, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/32
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This subject is focused on basic functions and principles of electron microscope and related detectors as well as principles electron microscopy and microanalysis. Students will do elemental calibration and measurement of samples.
Learning outcomes
the student will be able to: - operate the basic functions of an electron microscope and an electron microprobe. - prepare a sample for electron microanalysis (cleaning, carbon coating). - insert the sample into the microscope chamber - set the microscope parameters -observe the sample in SE and BSE, acquire pictures in SE and BSE -make elemental calibration -run elemental analysis -export and check of data
Syllabus
  • the student will practically get to know: - basic operations while using the electron microscope and electron microprobe. - preparing the samples for electron microanalysis (cleaning, carbon/gold coating). - insert the sample into the chamber of the device - set the microscope parameters -observe the sample in SE and BSE, taking a picture in SE and BSE -principles of elemental calibration -acquiring of elemental analysis -data export and control.
Teaching methods
laboratory exercises on the electron microscope and electron microprobe, study materials in IS
Assessment methods
practical testing of acquired skills, about 30 min
Náhradní absolvování
Due to the practical nature of lecture, an alternative form is difficult.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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