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Advanced materials for emerging technologies (4676)
Contact Person :	Prof. dr. Milos NESLADEK


Coordinating lecturer :	Prof. dr. Milos NESLADEK

Co-lecturer :	Prof. dr. An HARDY
	Prof. dr. Anitha ETHIRAJAN
	dr. Dries DE SLOOVERE
	Prof. dr. ir. Koen VANDEWAL

Language of instruction : English

Sequentiality

No sequentiality

Degree programme

Study hours

Credits

P2 SBU

P2 SP

2^nd Chance Exam¹

Tolerance²

Final grade³

1st year Master of Materiomics

Compulsory

108

4,0

108

4,0

Yes

Numerical

Learning outcomes

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

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 acquaints the student with a set of requirements that are needed for applications of devices, composed of modern materials, in various working environments. It addresses

1. Phenomena that determine and influence the functionality of materials in their working environments.

2. Operational environments and devices in which functional materials are applied.

3. Basic concepts of how these 'working devices' are made/built.

The course is organised in three thematic modules, by focusing on the material quantum and semiconducting applications (Module 1), Photonic and biological applications (Module 2) and Electrochemical applications (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 ✔
	Presentation ✔

Evaluation

Period 2 Credits 4,00

Evaluation method

Oral evaluation during teaching period

15 %

Transfer of partial marks within the academic year

✔

Presentation

✔

Practical evaluation during teaching period

20 %

Transfer of partial marks within the academic year

✔

Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year

The student obtains at least 10/20.

Oral exam

65 %

Transfer of partial marks within the academic year

✔

Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year

The 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 and presentations 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 and presentations 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 and the presentation during the teaching period will be replaced by a presentation during the exam period.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt

Explanation (English)

The practicals and presentations 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.

Advanced materials for emerging technologies (4676)