CHEM-E4215 - Functional Inorganic Materials, Lecture, 2.9.2024-10.10.2024

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

  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: 02.09.2024 - 10.10.2024

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, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, Li-ion and oxide-ion conductive, and photoactive materials. The physical phenomena behind the targeted material functions also also covered. The focus is on new materials.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture diary and lecture exercises.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, lecture exercises, and lecture diary.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    As agreed

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

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