Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student will be able to
- Apply the basic concepts of structural chemistry, such as unit cell, lattice parameters, crystal system, and space group.
- Search crystal structures of inorganic solid-state compounds from databases, analyze and visualize the crystal structures.
- Analyze bonding in solid state chemistry: Electronegativity, radii and packing of atoms, ligand field theory, band theory.
- Describe synthesis methods used in solid state chemistry and read the information given in various phase diagrams.
- Analyze information from various structure characterization methods and utilize powder X-ray diffraction data for phase identification.
- Explain basic structure-property correlations of various inorganic materials.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 11.01.2021 - 03.03.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Antti Karttunen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Karttunen
Contact information for the course (valid 05.01.2021-21.12.2112):
Teacher: Antti Karttunen (antti.karttunen@aalto.fi).
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Structure, bonding, synthesis, and characterization of solid state materials.
Use of crystal structure databases, visualization of crystal structures, interpretation of phase diagrams, and phase identification with powder X-ray diffraction data.
Application of the above core concepts to various main group compounds and transition metal compounds.
Applies in this implementation:
- Core concepts: Structure, bonding, synthesis, and characterization of solid state materials.
- Core practical skills: Use of crystal structure databases, visualization of crystal structures, interpretation of phase diagrams, and phase identification with powder X-ray diffraction data.
- Application of the above core concepts and skills to various main group compounds and transition metal compounds.
- Core concepts: Structure, bonding, synthesis, and characterization of solid state materials.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, exercises, independent project work
Applies in this implementation:
- Exercises: 50%
- Project work: 50%
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, combined with exercises
Home problem solving
Independent project work
No obligatory contact teaching
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
As agreed
Applies in this implementation:
All material available in MyCourses, course Wiki, and various web databases.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
14 Life Below Water
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
- Course starts on Monday 11.1.
- Last online session on Wednesday 3.3.
- Final project work deadline sometime in mid-March (to be agreed together)