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Materials Science Bachelor Information
4. Semester
Basic Courses Part 2
Examination Block 3
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
327-0401-00LMaterials Science IIO3 credits3GA. D. Schlüter, J. Kübler
AbstractPhysical properties and fracture mechanics of brittle materials.
Introduction to polymers.
ObjectiveThe composition and microstructures of the most important ceramic materials are introduced. Microstructures and heterogenous phase equilibria and the properties of the four most important structural ceramics and glass are given. An introduction to fracture mechanics of brittle materials will allow to predict the survival probabilities and life time of components under static and dynamic load.

To achieve a basic understanding for what polymers are like, how one can make them accessible and characterize them and, finally, which properties result from their chemical structure.
ContentThe basics of the chemical bonds of ceramics and glass will be presented. Heterogenous phase equilibria and the properties of the four most important structural ceramics are given. An introduction to fracture mechanics of brittle materials will allow to predict the survival probabilities and life time of components under static and dynamic load.

This introductory course discusses definitions, introduces types of polyreactions, and compares chain and step-growth polymerizations. It also treats the constitution of homo- and copolymers and networks as well as the configuration and conformation of polymers. Topics of interest are contour length, coil formation, the mobility in polymers, glass temperature, rubber elasticity, molecular weight distribution, energetics of polyreactions, and examples for polyreactions (polyadditions, polycondensations, polymerizations). Selected polymerization mechanisms and procedures are discussed. Some methods of molecular weight determination are introduced.
Lecture notesFor ceramics see: Link
Literature- Physical Ceramics; Y.-M. Chiang, D. Birnie, D. Kingery, Wiley, 1997.
- Neue keramische Werkstoffe; L. Michalowski (Hrsg.), Deutscher Verlag für Grundstoffindustrie, Leipzig und Stuttgart, 1994.
- Modern Ceramic Engineering; David Richerson, Ed. 2, Dekker, 1992.
- Introduction to Ceramics; W.D.Kingery, H.K.Bowen, D.K.Uhlmann, Ed. 2, Wiley, 1976.

L. Mandelkern „An Introduction to Macromolecules“, Springer 1972 (ISBN 0-387-90045-4)

J. M. G. Cowie “Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials”, Int. Textbook Comp. Ltd. Aylesbury (ISBN 0.7002 0222 6)

Both literatures will be made available in the course upon request.
Prerequisites / NoticeIn the first part of the lecture the bases are obtained for structural ceramics.

The second part of this lecture gives an introduction to polymers, their composition and properties.
327-0403-00LChemistry IVO4 credits3GP. J. Walde, W. R. Caseri
AbstractDeepening of knowledge in inorganic and organic chemistry
ObjectiveDeepening of knowledge in inorganic and oragnic chemistry
ContentNomenclature, stereochemistry, covalent bonds, ionic bonds, coordination bonds, hydrogen bonds, the most relevant reactions and reaction mechanisms
Lecture noteswill be distributed during the course
Examination Block 4
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
401-0654-00LNumerical Methods Information O4 credits2V + 1UR. Käppeli
AbstractThe course introduces numerical methods according to the type of problem they tackle. The tutorials will include both theoretical exercises and practical tasks.
ObjectiveThis course intends to introduce students to fundamental numerical methods that form the foundation of numerical simulation in engineering. Students are to understand the principles of numerical methods, and will be taught how to assess, implement, and apply them. The focus of this class is on the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. During the course they will become familiar with basic techniques and concepts of numerical analysis. They should be enabled to select and adapt suitable numerical methods for a particular problem.
ContentQuadrature, Newton method, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations: explicit one step methods, step length control, stability analysis and implicit methods, structure preserving methods
LiteratureM. Hanke Bourgeois: Grundlagen der Numerischen Mathematik und des Wissenschaftlichen Rechnens, BG Teubner, Stuttgart, 2002.

W. Dahmen, A. Reusken: Numerik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler, Springer, 2008.

Extensive study of the literature is not necessary for the understanding of the lectures.
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisite is familiarity with basic calculus and linear algebra.
401-0164-00LMultilinear Algebra and Its ApplicationsO3 credits2V + 1UA. Iozzi
AbstractReview of the basic concepts of linear algebra, including vector spaces, linear and multilinear maps. Introduction to tensors and multilinear algebra.
ObjectiveThe goal of this course is to introduce the student to tensors, multilinear algebra and its applications.
ContentReview of linear algebra with emphasis on vector spaces
and linear and multilinear transformations.
Tensors of first and second order
Higher order tensors.
Multilinear maps and tensor products of vector spaces
Applications of tensors.
327-0406-00LBasic Principles of Materials Physics Information O5 credits2V + 3UA. Gusev
AbstractFoundations and applications of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, supplemented by an elementary theory of transport phenomena
ObjectiveThe course provides a solid working knowledge in thermodynamics (as the appropriate language for treating a variety of problems in materials science) and in statistical mechanics (as a systematic tool to find thermodynamic potentials for specific problems)
ContentThermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics
1. Introduction
2. Foundations of Thermodynamics
3. Applications of Thermodynamics
4. Foundations of Classical Statistical Mechanics
5. Applications of Classical Statistical Mechanics
6. Elementary Theory of Transport Phenomena
Lecture notesEin Leitfaden und ein zusammenfassender Artikel werden auf der oben angegebenen Website zur Lehrveranstaltung zur Verfügung gestellt
Literature1. K. Huang, Introduction to Statistical Physics (CRC Press, New York, 2010)
2. R. Kjellander, Thermodynamics Kept Simple: A Molecular Approach (CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2016)
3. K. Huang, Statistical Physics (2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1987)
4. D. Chandler, Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics (Oxford University Press, New York, 1987)
Additional Basic Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
327-0410-00LProjects in Statistical Thermodynamics Restricted registration - show details O2 credits2SJ. Vermant, P. Derlet
AbstractIndependent study of selected topics in statistical thermodynamics (small projects with presentations)
Objective(1) Supplement to and illustration of the course "Foundations of Materials Physics A"
(2) Deeper understanding by independent study of selected topics in statistical thermodynamics (small projects with presentations)
Content1. Thermal Engines.
2. Boltzmann- life and work.
3. Phase Diagrams of Multicomponent Systems.
4. How does a fuel cell work?
5. Magnetic Systems: the Ising Model.
6. The Gibbs-Thomson effect or "how difficult it is to be small".
7. Diffusion in fluids and soft solids: Fluctuations and motion.
8. Elastic response of soft solids: Entropic vs energetic elasticity.
9. The ant in the labyrinth: A first approach to diffusion and transport in disordered media.
10. Up or down? Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics illustrated for two-state systems.
11. Real solids: Thermodynamics in equilibrium.
12. Batteries: Kinetics and irreversible thermodynamics.
327-0411-00LPractical Laboratory Course IV Information Restricted registration - show details O3 credits4PM. B. Willeke, P. J. Walde
AbstractTo impart basic and advanced knowledge and experimental competence using selected examples from chemistry, physics and metal physics.
ObjectiveTo impart basic knowledge and experimental competence using selected examples from chemistry, physics and metal physics.
First acquisition of independent scientific-technical skills.
Presenting a poster about the topic of one of the experiments.
ContentChemistry IV: 1. Chemical synthesis of a dipeptide; 2. Experiments related to the "ligand field theory" (in cooperation with the Chemistry IV lecture).


Physics II: Three experiments: two in the field of nonlinear optics and one computer experiment in the field of mesoscopic systems (incl. a visit of the PSI in Villingen)

Metal physics I: Metallography/light microscophy; mechanical characterization
Lecture notesNotes with information for each experiment (aim of the experiment, theory, experimental procedure, data analysis) can be downloaded from the report center (Link, see also Link).
Prerequisites / NoticeErfolgreiche Teilnahme an den Praktika I - III des D-MATL. Über allfällige Ausnahmen entscheidet der Praktikumsleiter auf Anfrage.
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