Principles of Materials Science, 6 credits

Materialvetenskapliga principer, 6 hp

TFYA95

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 Boman

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, Chinese 7 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French 7 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German 7 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese 7 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish 7 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MMSN Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's Programme 1 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CMMM Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Engineering materials) 7 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme 1 (Autumn 2020) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

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

Specific information

The course is scheduled for the last time HT2020. 

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 theories and approaches since 1980s, and covers a wide range of scientific and engineering aspects. The primary goal of this course is to provide students a knowledge foundation of the quantum theory, solid-state chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics, with the relevant mathematical tools and many application examples in materials science, 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. After successful examination the student should:

  • be able to describe a material, from individual atoms, interatomic bonding, to crystalline periodic structure, with a quantum mechanic perspective
  • understand how the structure dictates the properties of various materials at both microscopic and macroscopic levels
  • be able to explain mass action and phase transformation processes of solid materials based on both thermodynamic and kinetic considerations
  • understand the 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: Wave–particle duality, electron wavefunctions, the Schrödinger equation and basic quantum mechanics, the Bohr atom, the quantum description and electronic configurations of an atom.

Chemical bonding and molecular structures: Properties of bonded atoms, models of chemical bonding and bond hybridization, the Born-Oppenheimer approximation and molecular-orbital theory.

Solid-state chemistry: States of matter and phase transitions, nucleation and assembly of crystals, lattices 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

KTR1Problem solving and presentation0 creditsU, G
LAB1Laboratory work1 creditsU, G
UPG1Hand-in assignments1 creditsU, G
TEN1Written examination4 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

Other information

About teaching and examination language

The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows: 

  • If teaching language is Swedish, the course as a whole or in large parts, is taught in Swedish. Please note that although teaching language is Swedish, parts of the course could be given in English. Examination language is Swedish. 
  • If teaching language is Swedish/English, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English (depending on teaching language). 
  • If teaching language is English, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English. 

Other

The course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed. 

The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.  

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Examiner

Wei-Xin Ni

Education components

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

Course literature

Books

  • Gersten, Joel I., Smith, Frederick W., (2001) The physics and chemistry of materials New York : Wiley, 2001
    ISBN: 0471057940
  • Mortimer, Robert G., (2008) Physical chemistry 3rd ed. London : Elsevier, 2008.
    ISBN: 9780123706171, 0123706173
Code Name Scope Grading scale
KTR1 Problem solving and presentation 0 credits U, G
LAB1 Laboratory work 1 credits U, G
UPG1 Hand-in assignments 1 credits U, G
TEN1 Written examination 4 credits U, 3, 4, 5
Homework assignment (6 sets) for grade 3 (if more than 70% approved). Optional written examination for higher grades.

Books

Gersten, Joel I., Smith, Frederick W., (2001) The physics and chemistry of materials New York : Wiley, 2001

ISBN: 0471057940

Mortimer, Robert G., (2008) Physical chemistry 3rd ed. London : Elsevier, 2008.

ISBN: 9780123706171, 0123706173

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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