This course is an introduction to various surface analytical techniques such as AFM, FTIR, RAMAN, EDS, XRF, WDS, XPS, AES, TOF-SIMS, and Contact Angle. This will give participants the basic knowledge of the technique and to let them know which technique is more appropriate for certain problem and sample situation. Teach them what outcome to expect from the technique, its applicability and usefulness and the basic data interpretation.