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Advanced materials for emerging technologies (4676)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Milos NESLADEK 
  
Co-lecturer :Prof. dr. Anitha ETHIRAJAN 
 dr. Dries DE SLOOVERE 
 Prof. dr. ir. Koen VANDEWAL 
  
Member of the teaching team :dr. Bernhard SIEGMUND 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 4,0
  
Period: quarter 2 (4sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Prerequisites

The student knows the fundamentals of the following areas of knowledge and is able to apply them to simple/specific questions in:

General physics: optics, electrostatics, electromagnetism, optics, material physics etc.

Basic knowledge of chemistry and electrochemistry

Fundaments of experimental analytical methods, such as the course on experimental techniques, given in the BSc. Physics or an adequate course in chemistry, also basics of electronic devices and instruments is recommended

Basic knowledge of structural analysis

The student possesses experimental skills e.g. gain through experience in practical works in the chemical and/or physical laboratory as part of the bachelor thesis or similar.



Content

The course is organised in three thematic modules, by focusing on material characteristics, relevant to applications. In particular quantum and semiconducting characteristics (Module 1), Photonic and biological characteristics (Module 2) and Electrochemical characteristics (Module 3). The modules include device processing and description of relevant environments.

Examples are:

- Materials for semiconducting and quantum technologies (for example materials for nano-electronic devices, quantum sensors or computers etc.)

- Materials with photonic properties (for example solar cells, lasers and LEDs and photonics circuits)

- Biomaterials (for example materials for healthcare, biosensors and medical diagnostic, bio-cell research)

- Materials for electrochemical applications (for example batteries, fuel cells, etc.)

The modules provide also information about processes how the specific devices are built, addressing the target performances and bottlenecks in these technologies.



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Application Lecture  
Distance learning  
Lecture  
Practical  
Response lecture  
Self-study assignment  
Small group session  
Teaching methods  
Exercises  
Group work  
Homework  


Evaluation

Period 2    Credits 4,00

Evaluation method
Practical evaluation during teaching period20 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Written exam80 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Open questions
Use of study material during evaluation
Explanation (English)Use of calculator is allowed.
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)
Conditions Participation in practicals that are linked to an evaluation, as well as the evaluation itself, is mandatory.
Consequences If a student does not participate in one or more of the components of the evaluation because of an unjustified reason, he/she will receive an N = evaluation not fully completed: unjustified absence for one or more components of the evaluation as the final result for the course. If a student is unjustifiedly absent during practicals that are linked to an evaluation, the student will receive as the final result for the entire course an "N = evaluation not fully completed: unjustified absence for one or more components of the evaluation".
Additional information

The practical evaluation during the teaching period consists of practicals and reports. For students with exam contract, the practical evaluation during the teaching period will be replaced by an alternative assignment.


Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
Explanation (English)The practicals during the teaching period cannot be retaken (Transfer of partial marks within the academic year regardless of the mark obtained). Reports can be retaken.
 

Compulsory course material
 

A list of study materials needed to complete this course will be communicated to students during the academic year via Blackboard (e.g., course texts, certain key concepts which can already be applied (e.g. via video or other form), selected (review) articles, powerpoint slides from each lecture course, other supplementary materials) etc.

 

Recommended reading
 

Titel: Optical Materials
Auteur: Kelly Potter and Joseph Simmons
Editie: 2
Uitgever: Elsevier
ISBN: 9780128186428
Extra info: /



Learning outcomes
Master of Materiomics
  •  EC 
  • EC 1. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme has an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of functional materials, especially with regard to the relation between composition, structure and functional properties at all length scales and in their operating surroundings.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.1 The student is able to explain the structure of materials and apply this knowledge.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.2 The student is able to explain properties of materials and apply this knowledge.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.4 The student is able to explain devices and apply this knowledge.

  •  EC 
  • EC 2. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme can combine chemical and physical principles enabling the discovery of new material concepts based on an interdisciplinary approach.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.4 The student has knowledge of chemical concepts and methods. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - identification: the students knows which phenomena are studied in the various disciplines and which methods and theories are used]

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.5 The student has knowledge of physical concepts and methods. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - identification: the student knows which phenomena are studied in the various disciplines and which methods and theories are used]

  •  EC 
  • EC 4. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously consult, summarise and critically interpret international scientific literature, reference it correctly and use it to explore and identify new domains relevant to the field.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.1 The student is able to look up and select appropriate international scientific literature from a variety of disciplines related to materials-related problems or research questions.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.2 The student is able to correctly and completely reference to scientific literature.

  •  EC 
  • EC 6. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to communicate in both written and spoken form and to take a well-argued position in a scientific discussion, going from a general to a specialist level, adapted to the target audience.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC6.1 The student is able to report orally and in writing in an adequate manner.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC6.2 The student is able to adapt to the purpose and target audience of the communication, i.e., can empathize with the target audience and make appropriate choices regarding language use and format.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC6.3 The student is able to take and defend a logically constructed position, based on relevant and scientifically supported arguments.

 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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