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MH2352 Physics and Chemistry of Modern Materials 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus MH2352 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2352 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Synthesis and manufacture of functional materials. The importance of structure and defects, electrons and their dynamics, magnetism, optical properties of functional materials.

Intended learning outcomes

To provide a coherent approach to the physics and chemistry of functional materials.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

MH1016 Materials Physics or equivalent and or a BSc exam

Literature

The Physics and Chemistry of Solids, S. Elliot, Wiley Publications, 1998
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Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

Profile picture K Venkat Rao

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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Materials Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle