CH3513 Chemistry of Materials

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Thursday & Friday: 16:00-17:00

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr P A Connor

Dr P A Connor
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr P A Connor, Dr R T Baker, Dr J-w Bos

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module brings together a number of advanced concepts including advanced crystal chemistry, extended defects, semiconductor band theory and properties, phase equilibria and phase transformations. It is key to the understanding of many aspects of modern materials science.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CH2501 AND PASS AT LEAST 1 MODULE FROM {CH2601, CH2603, CH2701}

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

Oral Re-assessment = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 x 1hr lectures per week 2-3 tutorials over the semester

Scheduled learning hours

17

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

83

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Show understanding of various aspects of Solid State Chemistry
  • Reason from the particular to the general
  • Evaluate relevant best practices for the task at hand
  • Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis
  • Learn and use research skills