Course content

• Chemical bonding theory: The valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) model, the valence bond model, basic molecular orbital theory, band theory.
• Introduction to organic chemistry: carbon, bonds and functional groups. Selected biomolecules.
• Intermolecular forces and their connection to properties of liquids and solids.
• Phase diagrams for gases, liquids and metallic/ceramic material systems. Metallography.
• Electrical properties of solids.

Learning outcome

The candidate:

• Can apply the VSEPR model to predict and describe the geometry of molecules
• Can describe bonds in and between chemical compounds using different theories for chemical bonding
• Can use relevant digital tools to model/draw the structure of selected molecules
• Can explain the electrical properties of solid substances based on the substance's band structure.
• Has an understanding of the connection between structure and bonds in organic compounds, and can identify and name simple organic compounds.
• Knows selected biomolecules and their biological function.
• Can read and interpret phase diagrams for one- and two-component systems, and use the lever rule to determine the phase composition under given equilibrium conditions.
• Knows how optical microscopy can be used to characterize the microstructure of materials and solids
• Can work according to regulations in the laboratory and process, assess and report experimental results.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, problem sets, laboratory work, project work and self-study. Some of the activities have mandatory attendance (details about this will be given at the start of the semester).

Expected time spent:

• Lectures: 55 hours
• Problem sets: 30 hours
• Laboratory work: 20 hours
• Project work: 20 hours
• Self-study: 75 hours
• Total: 200 hours

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory work
• Project work
• Exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

IMAK1011 and IMAK1001

Course materials

William D. Callister Jr. and David G. Rethwisch, Callister's Materials Science and Engineering, 10th Edition, Global Edition, Wiley, 2019.

Nivaldo J. Tro, Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, Fifth Edition, Pearson, 2021.

Allan G. Blackman and Lawrence R. Gahan, Aylward and Findlay's SI Chemical Data, 7th Edition, Wiley, 2014.

Software: Ansys Granta EduPack and others specified at the start of the semester

Information about other course material is given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions