Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Materials Science Bachelor
1. Semester
Basis Courses Part 1
First Year Examinations
401-0261-GUL	Analysis I	O	8 credits	5V + 3U	A. Steiger
Abstract	Differential and integral calculus for functions of one and several variables; vector analysis; ordinary differential equations of first and of higher order, systems of ordinary differential equations; power series. The mathematical methods are applied in a large number of examples from mechanics, physics and other areas which are basic to engineering.
Learning objective	Introduction to the mathematical foundations of engineering sciences, as far as concerning differential and integral calculus.
Literature	U. Stammbach: Analysis I/II
Prerequisites / Notice	Die Übungsaufgaben (inkl. Multiple Choice) sind ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Lehrveranstaltung. Es wird erwartet, dass Sie mindestens 75% der wöchentlichen Serien bearbeiten und zur Korrektur einreichen.
401-0151-00L	Linear Algebra	O	5 credits	3V + 2U	V. C. Gradinaru
Abstract	Contents: Linear systems - the Gaussian algorithm, matrices - LU decomposition, determinants, vector spaces, least squares - QR decomposition, linear maps, eigenvalue problem, normal forms - singular value decomposition; numerical aspects; introduction to MATLAB.
Learning objective	Einführung in die Lineare Algebra für Ingenieure unter Berücksichtigung numerischer Aspekte
Lecture notes	K. Nipp / D. Stoffer, Lineare Algebra, vdf Hochschulverlag, 5. Auflage 2002
Literature	K. Nipp / D. Stoffer, Lineare Algebra, vdf Hochschulverlag, 5. Auflage 2002
529-3001-02L	Chemistry I	O	4 credits	2V + 2U	C. Padeste, P. J. Walde, W. R. Caseri
Abstract	General Chemistry I: Stoichiometry, atoms, molecules, chemical bond and molecular structure, gases, solutions, chemical equilibrium, solubility, acids and bases, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics.
Learning objective	Introduction to general and inorganic chemistry.
Content	1) Atoms, molecules, periodic table of the elements 2) Stoichiometry: Mole, chemical equations, elemental analyses 3) Reactions in water, stoichiometry in solutions 4) Thermochemistry: Energy and enthalpy, thermochemical equations, Hess theorem 5) Gases: Gas laws, reactions and stoichiometry in the gas phase, kinetic theory 6) Atomic structure and binding models: ionic, covalent and metallic bonds, Lewis- and resonance formula, electronegativity and polarity, VSEPR model 7) Liquids and solids, phase transitions 8) Solutions; dissolution processes, colligative properties 9) Kinetics: reaction rates, temperature dependence, reaction orders and reaction laws, collision theory, catalysis 10) Chemical equilibria: Equilibrium constants, activity and concentration, Le Chatelier's principle. 11) Acid-base equilibria: acid/base-concepts, pH calculations, buffer systems, titrations 12) Equilibria of dissolution and precipitation reactions 13) Thermodynamics: The three laws of thermodynamics, free enthalpy and equilibrium 14) Complexes: equilibria, structure and isomerism 15) Redox reactions and electrochemistry: Faraday's laws, electrode potential, Nernst equation
Lecture notes	Folienskript wird jeweils vor den Vorlesungsstunden als PDF versandt.
Literature	Peter W. Atkins, Loretta Jones. Chemie - einfach alles, 2. Auflage, Wiley-VCH (2006) Weinheim, ISBN 978-3-527-31579-6 Charles E. Mortimer, Ulrich Müller, Johannes Beck. Chemie; Das Basiswissen der Chemie. 12., Auflage; Thieme (2015); ISBN 978-3-13-484312-5.
327-0103-00L	Introduction to Materials Science	O	3 credits	3G	M. Niederberger, L. Heyderman, N. Spencer, P. Uggowitzer
Abstract	Fundamental knowledge and understanding of the atomistic and macroscopic concepts of material science.
Learning objective	Basic concepts in materials science.
Content	Contents: Atomic structure Atomic bonds Crystalline structure, perfection - imperfection Thermodynamics and phase diagrams Diffusion Mechanical properties Electric, magnetic and optical properties of materials Surfaces Materials ageing and failure
Literature	James F. Shackelford Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2000
327-0104-00L	Crystallography	O	3 credits	2V + 1U	T. Lottermoser
Abstract	Introduction into the fundamental relationships between chemical composition, crystal structure, symmetry and physical properties of solids.
Learning objective	Introduction into the fundamental relationships between chemical composition, crystal structure, symmetry and physical properties of solids. Emphasis: group-theoretical introduction into symmetry, discussion of the factors governing the formation of crystal structures, structural dependence of physical properties, fundamentals of experimental techniques probing the crystal structure.
Content	Symmetry and order: lattices, point groups, space groups. Crystal chemistry: geometrical, physical and chemical factors governing the formation of crystal structures; close sphere packings; typical basic crystal structures; lattice energy; magnetic crystals; quasicrystals. Structure/property relationships: Example quartz (piezoelectricity); perowskite and derivative structures (ferroelectrics and high-temperature superconductors); magnetic materials. Materials characterization: diffraction techniques, optical techniques.
Lecture notes	A script of the lecture until 2014 is available. Script notes for the present lecture will be provided before the start of the lecture.
Literature	Walter Borchardt-Ott: Kristallographie. Springer 2002. Dieter Schwarzenbach: Kristallographie. Springer 2001.
Prerequisites / Notice	Organisation: Two hours of lectures per week accompanied by one hour of exercises.

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