Máster Universitario en Cristalografía y Cristalización

The Master provides a unified, in-depth examination of the crystalline state, its properties and applications to the various scientific/technical disciplines deemed as 'users' of crystallography, such as structural chemistry, materials science, molecular biology, crystal growth, industrial crystallization, nanotechnology, pharmacology, mineralogy and solid-state physics.
Objectives
At the end of the course the student will have acquired:
· Advanced, in-depth knowledge about the fundamental aspects of crystallography and crystallization. Skills to develop new research topics in these fields.
· In depth knowledge of the fundamental of crystallization and the use of various crystallization techniques.
· The necessary training for the student to be able to design his own protocol to grow both small molecule and macromolecule crystals.
· Fundamental and practical knowledge on the design, implementation and realization of diffraction experiment for the collection of structural data and the characterization of crystals.
· Training in the use of cutting-edge techniques for structural resolution by X-ray diffraction, including inorganic, organic and biological macromolecules.
· Methods for the exploitation of structural information in different disciplines.
· Practical experience in the use of large facilities related to crystallography: synchrotron and neutron radiation.
· Adequate preparation to enter the third cycle of university studies (doctorate), embarking upon a research line in order to develop the doctoral thesis.

Structure
The Master's runs for a whole academic year from October 2011 until July 2012 and comprises 60 ECTS credits organized in three modules (600 hours of lecture time plus 900 hours of personal work).

Lecturers
More than 50 lecturers from Research Centres and Universities in Spain, Europe, America and Asia participate in this Master. The lecturers have been selected for their recognised scientific and teaching excellence in the fields of crystallography and crystallization.