Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2017
Materials Science Bachelor | ||||||
4. Semester | ||||||
Basic Courses Part 2 | ||||||
Examination Block 3 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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327-0401-00L | Materials Science II | O | 3 credits | 3G | A. D. Schlüter, J. Kübler | |
Abstract | Physical properties and fracture mechanics of brittle materials. Introduction to polymers. | |||||
Objective | The 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. | |||||
Content | The 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 notes | For 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 / Notice | In 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. | |||||
327-0403-00L | Chemistry IV | O | 4 credits | 3G | P. J. Walde, W. R. Caseri | |
Abstract | Deepening of knowledge in inorganic and organic chemistry | |||||
Objective | Deepening of knowledge in inorganic and oragnic chemistry | |||||
Content | Nomenclature, stereochemistry, covalent bonds, ionic bonds, coordination bonds, hydrogen bonds, the most relevant reactions and reaction mechanisms | |||||
Lecture notes | will be distributed during the course | |||||
Examination Block 4 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
401-0654-00L | Numerical Methods | O | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. Käppeli | |
Abstract | The course introduces numerical methods according to the type of problem they tackle. The tutorials will include both theoretical exercises and practical tasks. | |||||
Objective | This 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. | |||||
Content | Quadrature, Newton method, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations: explicit one step methods, step length control, stability analysis and implicit methods, structure preserving methods | |||||
Literature | M. 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 / Notice | Prerequisite is familiarity with basic calculus and linear algebra. | |||||
401-0164-00L | Multilinear Algebra and Its Applications | O | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Iozzi | |
Abstract | Review of the basic concepts of linear algebra, including vector spaces, linear and multilinear maps. Introduction to tensors and multilinear algebra. | |||||
Objective | The goal of this course is to introduce the student to tensors, multilinear algebra and its applications. | |||||
Content | Review 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. | |||||
327-0406-00L | Basic Principles of Materials Physics | O | 5 credits | 2V + 3U | A. Gusev | |
Abstract | Foundations and applications of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, supplemented by an elementary theory of transport phenomena | |||||
Objective | The 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) | |||||
Content | Thermodynamics, 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 notes | Ein Leitfaden und ein zusammenfassender Artikel werden auf der oben angegebenen Website zur Lehrveranstaltung zur Verfügung gestellt | |||||
Literature | 1. 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 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
327-0410-00L | Projects in Statistical Thermodynamics | O | 2 credits | 2S | J. Vermant, P. Derlet | |
Abstract | Independent 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) | |||||
Content | 1. 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. | |||||
327-0411-00L | Practical Laboratory Course IV | O | 3 credits | 4P | M. B. Willeke, P. J. Walde | |
Abstract | To impart basic and advanced knowledge and experimental competence using selected examples from chemistry, physics and metal physics. | |||||
Objective | To 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. | |||||
Content | Chemistry 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 notes | Notes 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 / Notice | Erfolgreiche Teilnahme an den Praktika I - III des D-MATL. Über allfällige Ausnahmen entscheidet der Praktikumsleiter auf Anfrage. |
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