KEMS531 Introduction to Material Chemistry (4 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

The course concentrates on basic concepts of organic and nanomaterial chemistry. Basics of polymer chemistry. Gels, liquid crystals, self-assembling monolayers and surfaces. Introduction to concepts of material chemistry: composites, nanocomposites, nanoparticles, hybrid and functional materials, porous materials, biomaterials. Material synthesis, characterization and applications in medicine, optics, electrical chemistry, molecular electronics and coatings.

Completion methods

Learning exercises, independent and pair work during the course; learning exercises

Assessment details

The course grading is based on course activity and learning outcomes achieved. Grade 1 equals for 50 % of maximum points.

Grade 1: Student knows the basic principles material chemistry.

Grade 2: Student knows the basic principles and concepts of material chemistry.

Grade 3: Student knows the basic principles, concepts and theory of material chemistry and is able to analyse the properties and applicability of typical material examples.

Grade 4: Student understands the principles, concepts and theory of material chemistry and is able to analyse the properties and applicability of typical material examples for various applications.

Grade 5: Student understands deeply the principles, concepts and theory of material chemistry and is able to deeply analyse the properties and applicability of materials for various applications.

Learning outcomes

The student knows basic concepts, synthetic methods, properties and applications of polymers and hybrid materials.

Additional information

The course will be lectured 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 (2nd period). 2018-2019 the course can be taken by learning exercises.

Description of prerequisites

Subject studies in chemistry or bachelor level studies for nanoscience students.

Study materials

Lecture material and additional material provided during the course. J.G. Smith, Organic Chemistry 4th edition or newer, chapter 31, J.W. Steed, J.L. Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, 2009, 2nd edition, suitable parts

Literature

  • Jonathan W. Steed and Jerry L. Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, 2nd edition; ISBN: 978-0-470-51234-0
  • Janice Gorzynski Smith: Organic Chemistry, 4th edition or newer

Completion methods

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