Valid for: 2017/18
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2017-03-29
Compulsory for: K4-m, N4-m
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The course should give advanced knowledge in solid state structural chemistry and materials chemistry including relevant methods of characterisation and synthesis. The course should also deepen the knowledge of the relationship between atomic structure and the chemical and physical properties of a material.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
The course covers the main areas; symmetry and atomic structure in inorganic materials, methods for the characterisation of solid materials, synthesis of crystalline materials, the relationship between atomic structure and physical properties. The course also covers defects in crystalline materials.
Exercises: Symmetry and crystal structures
Project assignment: Characterization of materials. The project work is presented as a written report and an oral presentation.
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Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written final exam (gives the grade). Passed applied project including written and oral presentation.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Required prior knowledge: KOOA15 General Chemistry, KASA10/KOO022 Inorganic Chemistry and KASF05/KOO052 Materials- and Polymer Technology or KOOA01 General and Inorganic Chemistry and KASF10/KOO095 Functional Materials.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FFFN05, KOO045
Course coordinator: Sven Lidin, sven.lidin@chem.lu.se
Course coordinator: Jan-Olle Malm, jan-olle.malm@chem.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.kilu.lu.se/cas/education/undergraduate-education/