FMH3623 Seminar Course in Atomic- scale Materials Science 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus FMH3623 (Spring 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admitted to PhD studies
Basic courses within Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics, or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
Basic courses within Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics, or equivalent
Equipment
Literature
- R. Martin, “Electronic Structure. Basic theory and Practical Methods” (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2004).
- D.G. Pettifor, “Bonding and Structure of Molecules and Solids” (Clarendon Press, Oxford,1995).
- D. Frenkel and B. Smit, Understanding molecular simulation: from algorithms to applications (Academic Press: San Diego, 1996).
- V. Bulatov and W. Cai, Computer simulations of dislocations, (Oxford Univ. Press: Oxford, 2006); Online material http://micro.stanford.edu/~caiwei/CSD-Book/
Presentation pictures and supplementary course material, which is distributed to the seminar participants
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminar, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.