CHEM-E4215 - Functional Inorganic Materials, Lecture, 2.11.2021-9.12.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student

  1. has an overview of the variety of inorganic and hybrid materials employed in advanced technologies
  2. is able to discuss the most important physical properties of functional inorganic materials
  3. is able to analyze the basic chemistry - crystal structure - microstructure - physical property relations in functional materials
  4. is able to read and critically evaluate scientific papers on topics related to inorganic materials chemistry

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.11.2021 - 09.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maarit Karppinen, Antti Karttunen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course provides the students with insights into the various important functional inorganic material families employed in new sustainable energy technologies, conventional electronics and optics, as well as spintronics and other emerging application fields. The course covers among others the superconductive, magnetic, ferroelectric, thermoelectric, Li-ion and oxide-ion conductive and photoactive materials, and also the physical phenomena behind the targeted material functions. The focus is on new materials.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, exercises, assignments, lecture diaries

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 30 h
    Home problem solving 30 h
    Independent homework 75 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    As agreed

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II

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