Materials for the Future

5 credit points

Syllabus, A-level, 1KE230

Code
1KE230
Level
A
Subject(s)
Chemistry
Grading system
Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
Finalised
15 March 2002
Responsible department
Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Aims

This course will explain the materials of tomorrow.

Content

The course starts with a materials overview. The shape, the microstructure and chemical bonding and how the affect the properities of the material is discussed. The importance of the surface and how it affects the properties of tomorrows materials will also be discussed.

Instruction

Lectures, Internet, seminars, "conference meeting".

Assessment

Conference type of examination (assigned 2 points) and a written test at the end of the course (assigned 3 points).