Fundamentals in Materials Science, 6 credits

Grunder i materialvetenskap, 6 hp

TFYA77

The course is disused.

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Wei-Xin Ni

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 h
Recommended self-study hours: 160 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MMSN Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's Programme 1 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CMMM Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Engineering materials) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme 1 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme
  • Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's Programme
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Calculus in one and several variables, linear algebra, and mechanics.

Intended learning outcomes

Materials science is a fusion of multidisciplinary knowledge since 1980s, and covers a wide range of scientific and engineering aspects. The primary goal of this introductory course is to provide students a physics and chemistry foundation of the quantum theory, thermodynamics and kinetics, in order to facilitate further studies and understand the inter-relationship among preparation techniques, structures, and properties of various materials, in particular crystalline solids and semiconductors in bulk, thin film, and nano-scale form. Following the course, the students are expected to:

  • get insight of matters from individual atom, interatomic bonding, to crystalline periodic structure, with a quantum mechanic description.
  • understand how the structure dictates the property of various materials at both microscopic and macroscopic levels.
  • to explain mass action and phase transformation processes of solid materials based on both thermodynamic and kinetic considerations.
  • learn physics and chemistry behind some commonly used methods for materials synthesis and growth, and how the preparation technique affects the structures and properties of the material.
  • be able to design a process to prepare (synthesize or grow) the desired material, and calculate the synthesis (growth) rate using kinetic equations of the corresponding chemical reaction.

    Course content

    Quantum theory and atomic structures: Light, particles and waves, the Bohr atom, the Schrödinger equation and basic quantum mechanics, electronic configurations of an atom …
    Chemical bonding and molecular structures: Molecules, properties of bonded atoms, models of chemical bonding, molecular-orbitals and -geometry …
    Solid-state chemistry: Properties of bonded atoms, states of matter, phase diagram, crystalline solids and structural symmetry, fundamental properties of various matter …
    Thermodynamics and kinetics in materials science: Chemical energies and the 1st law of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and the 2nd law of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms …

    Teaching and working methods

    Lectures, problem solving classes, and laboratory experiments in small groups.

    Examination

    LAB1Laboratory work1 creditsU, G
    UPG1Hand-in assignments5 creditsU, G
    TEN1Optional written examination for higher grade0 creditsU, 3, 4, 5
    Homework assignment (6 sets) for grade 3 (if more than 70% approved). Optional written examination for higher grades.

    Grades

    Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

    Department

    Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Director of Studies or equivalent

    Magnus Johansson

    Examiner

    Wei-Xin Ni

    Education components

    Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 h
    Recommended self-study hours: 160 h

    Course literature

    Additional literature

    Books

    • W. D. Callister & D. G. Rethwisch, (2010) Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction
      ISBN: 0470419970
      John Wiley & Son Inc
Code Name Scope Grading scale
LAB1 Laboratory work 1 credits U, G
UPG1 Hand-in assignments 5 credits U, G
TEN1 Optional written examination for higher grade 0 credits U, 3, 4, 5
Homework assignment (6 sets) for grade 3 (if more than 70% approved). Optional written examination for higher grades.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Books

W. D. Callister & D. G. Rethwisch, (2010) Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

ISBN: 0470419970

John Wiley & Son Inc

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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