NKEB13015U Material Chemistry (MatKem)

Volume 2016/2017
Content

We apply the concepts and methods used in the synthesis and characterization of solids and their surfaces. Examples from modern materials research. Topics include: description of crystalline materials, doped structures, liquid crystals, anisotropic materials etc. Characterization by means of diffraction, spectroscopy, atomic force- and eletron microscopy. Introduction to vibrational, magnetic, electrical and optical properties.

Learning Outcome

Competencies
The materials science student will be able to:

1. Explain design principles for functional materials.

2. Explain the principles of the most important tools used to characterize solid state materials.

3. Apply materials chemistry and materials physics concepts to examine and assess and discuss the content of a research paper.

4. Present research papers, as stated in 3), in written as well as in oral form.

Skills

The student will also

1. Use structural databases to extract knowledge about and compare related crystal structures.

2. Use structure visualization software to visualize and compare crystal structures.

3. Use design principles of functional materials to discuss and suggest design routes to obtain desired properties of simple systems.


Knowledge

You will learn about the most important classes of solid state materials, and you will be familiar with some of the most important examples of materials.

You will learn about the possibilities to compute properties of solid state materials.

You will be acquainted with a range of research groups interested in materials research at the University of Copenhagen.

Angives på Absalon siden.

It is expected that the students are familiar with the content of the courses MatIntro, KemiO, KemiU1, KemiU2, KemiBin.
Teacher-led study group / colloquia. Lectures and exercises.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Colloquia
  • 14
  • Exam
  • 1
  • Lectures
  • 21
  • Practical exercises
  • 20
  • Preparation
  • 56
  • Project work
  • 80
  • Theory exercises
  • 14
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment, 2 weeks
Oral examination, 30 min (no preperation time)
The exam consists of two parts:
A) A written report including a introduction, discussion and assessment of 1-2 recent research papers. The assignment will also include questions on the topics addressed in the course. The research papers are chosen by the course responsible.
The two elements are weighed equally in the final grade.

B) An oral examination which consists of a presentation of the report, followed by a discussion of the report and its relation to the course material.

The written report and the oral exam carry equal weight in the assessment.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Re-exam

Similar to the ordinary exam. The oral re-examination requires that the written report has been handed in 2 weeks before the re-examination.

Criteria for exam assesment

The assessment is based on the intended learning outcomes of the course. The written report and the oral exam carry equal weight in the assessment.