• Basic concepts of crystallography
• Physical principles of diffraction phenomena with X-rays and electron beams
• Application of these methods to determine the structure of crystalline and non-crystalline materials
• Magnetic properties
• Advanced applications of NMR spectroscopy
• X-ray absorption and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for the investigation of physical and electronic structure

Qualification goals

• Ability to apply the acquired knowledge in the interpretation of various data from diffraction and X-ray experiments, magnetic measurements, NMR experiments as well as X-ray absorption and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements
• Development of problem-solving skills and expansion of analytical skills
• Acquisition of methodological knowledge and apparatus skills
• Critical handling of results
• Recognizing the limits of scientific methods
• Recognizing “pitfalls” and avoiding misinterpretations
• Development of spatial imagination