CHEM-E4155 - Solid State Chemistry, 11.01.2021-03.03.2021

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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

  1. Apply the basic concepts of structural chemistry, such as unit cell, lattice parameters, crystal system, and space group.
  2. Search crystal structures of inorganic solid-state compounds from databases, analyze and visualize the crystal structures.
  3. Analyze bonding in solid state chemistry: Electronegativity, radii and packing of atoms, ligand field theory, band theory.
  4. Describe synthesis methods used in solid state chemistry and read the information given in various phase diagrams.
  5. Analyze information from various structure characterization methods and utilize powder X-ray diffraction data for phase identification.
  6. 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.

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)

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof