The course requires a workload of 6 ECTS. 1 ECTS = 25 hours of student workload; 5 of these are class contact hours. The theoretical lectures, practical exercises, interactive self-learning exercises, and tools, virtual visits to laboratories, etc. cover basic NIR concepts, such as applications of NIR in a variety of situations in private and public enterprises. By completing the course the student will achieve the following learning outcomes:
• a basic, theoretical and practical understanding of NIR spectroscopy
• the ability to work independently with various types of NIR data to determine quantitative and qualitative information
• identify his/her needs regarding further education/training in order to become a qualified NIR professional
• identify those NIR applications which are ready to be implemented at the industry/laboratory level and those which are still in need of additional research and development work.
The course is structured in 30 on-demand video lectures of about 1 hour each. Students can attend the lectures via the Internet at any time and from anywhere during the course period according to the timetable. The lectures can be interactive, and the lecturer can respond to the student's questions and discussion on Moodle at any time and from anywhere as well.
Each lecture has a pdf with the class notes. The minimum requirement for participants is to have access to a computer and an Internet connection.
Those participants who are interested in earning a certificate of the 6 ECTS credits, will have to pass an exam consisting of 30 quizzes (one per lecture). Students will have two hours' time to complete each quiz and only one attempt.
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