Course Title: Bioen 492 Surface Analysis UW General Catalog Course Description: Surface technologies are key elements

s of numerous industries including medical devices, microelectronics, petrochemical catalysis, adhesives and corrosion. Instrumentation (nanotechnological tools) have been developed over the past 50 years that permit the measurement, manipulation and optimization of surfaces for technology and basic science. This course describes these surface instruments, demonstrates how they are used throughout science and engineering and teaches problem solving skills. Instructor: Ratner, Buddy D.

Instructors Detailed Course Description: Bioen 492 (3 credits). This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles, hardware and applications of instruments and techniques for interrogating surfaces. The student will gain an understanding of both the methodology and the culture (the intellectual community) associated with surfaces. The first three lectures overview surfaces and applications involving surfaces from the perspective of chemistry and then from the perspective of physics. An overview of vacuum systems is presented in lecture 4. Then a series of surface analysis methods are introduced highlighting their theory, quantitative aspects, data interpretation and applications. Specific methods covered in this course include electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA or XPS), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), ion scattering spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy, scanning probe methods and contact angles. Emphasis on using these methods to solve real world technological problems is central to the course.

Prerequisites by Topics: general chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory physics

Textbooks: Extensive class notes can be purchased by the student. J.C. Vickerman (ed.), Surface Analysis -- The Principal Techniques, John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., Chichester, U.K. (1997) (optional)

Course Objectives:

This course introduces upper division undergraduates to the principles and culture of surface analysis. Though oriented toward Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering students, numerous students from chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and forestry science have benefited from this course.

Topics Covered: 1. Introduction to the chemistry and physics of surfaces 2. vacuum theory and systems 3. electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA)(theory, instrumentation, data interpretation, quantification) 4. Auger electron spectroscopy 5. ion methods and particularly secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) 6. scanning probe methods 7. contact angles and wettability 8. vibrational spectroscopies for surface studies 9. analysis of roughness/texture/depth distributions of composition 10. NEXAFS and synchrotron methods

Class Schedule: Lectures 1hr 20min/lecture, meets twice a week

Computer Use: Students use computers to prepare their homework, final papers and class presentations.

Laboratory Projects: 1. Student generated samples are analyzed by ESCA and students have to analyze the data and present an oral and written report on their work. This project is also graded on communications skills during the oral presentation. The students work in groups. 2. Students see a demonstration of an RF-plasma surface modification. Samples generated during this demonstration are analyzed by ESCA and the students have to qualitatively and quantitatively interpret the data. They must go from raw data to a description of what the plasma treatment did to the sample.

Design Project: Both the laboratory projects described above have design elements in terms of structuring experiments and assessing outcomes. A final term paper is required, generally 10 pages in length. The paper focuses on the use of surface analysis methods to solve real world problems.

Course Outcome and Assessment: Specific outcomes in Bioen 492 and their assessment mechanisms to be used by the department for program assessment are:

(c) an ability to design a surface analytical scheme to meet desired needs. Students ability will be assessed by two laboratory projects in which they will participate in surface analysis of real samples in a manner analogous to what might be encountered in an industrial setting. From raw data, students have to problem-solve to understand the nature of the samples they have analyzed. Students will also be assessed in examinations, where they will be asked to analyze data, to understand the physics behind these methods and to appreciate the implications of their data for applications relevant to many industries. (g) an ability to communicate effectively. Written communication will be assessed by homework, exams, and final papers. Some homework and exam questions will require interpretation and analysis of data. Final papers will require an ability to read and understand the technical literature on surface analysis. Oral communication will be assessed by in-class presentations of projects. (j) knowledge of contemporary issues. Students will be evaluated on their understanding of economic and societal forces driving surface analysis through homework and exams. Students will also be evaluated on their knowledge of current state-of-the-art applications in medical devices, microelectronics or catalysis through their final papers. Additional outcomes and their assessment mechanisms considered of high relevance to ABET criteria by the department for Bioen 492 are: none Those specific outcomes and their assessment mechanisms considered of medium relevance by the department for Bioen 491 are: (d) Teamwork In one class project, students form their own teams to complete the assignment. Final projects will be completed in teams of 4 or 5 students, with co-authored reports and team presentations.

Relationship of Course to Departmental Objectives: Bioen 492 is designed to introduce surface analysis to upper division undergraduates and graduate students. The course teaches the interdisciplinary science of surface analysis by covering basic physics of surfaces, energetic probe interaction with matter, the chemistry of surfaces, instrumentation development, specific methodologies, data interpretation, problems solving and economic considerations. The course also includes guest lecturers who provide perspective on current developments and applications of specific methods. Through this training, the students are expected to design surface analysis protocols and interpret results. In industry (or academic research), these are skills that would be highly beneficial and would enhance job performance. In summary, Bioen 492 complies with the departmental objectives by:

applying students knowledge in physics, chemistry, engineering and biology to design and solve biomedical and other technological problems. strengthening students ability to communicate through written and verbal media providing opportunities for students to work in multidisciplinary teams