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KF1165 Materials Chemistry and Properties 9.0 credits

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This course provides a broad and basic knowledge of materials chemistry that includes polymers, fiber-based materials, composites, hybrid materials, optical and electronic materials. The course provides in-depth knowledge in creating, developing and analyzing the structure and properties of the materials and covers both practical and theoretical elements.

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus KF1165 (Autumn 2023–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus KF1165 (Autumn 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course has as general aim to give a broad and basic knowledge of materials chemistry including polymers, fiber-based materials, composites, hybrid materials, optical and electronic materials.

The course provides advanced knowledge in creating, developing and analysing the structure and properties of the materials, and includes both practical and theoretical parts.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to

  1. Define and describe materials with regard to (TEN1)
    Structure
    Morphology
    Characteristics
    Fabrication processes
  2. Explain relationships between material structure and properties 
  3. Suggest and defend a material selection for a given application 
  4. Develop and design materials and material products with regard to sustainable development. 
  5. Practically perform, and present in writing, laboratory work in materials chemistry and material production processes.
  6. Summarize and evaluate knowledge from material related industry and independently reflect on typical roles and duties of a civil engineer in material related industry 

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

15 ECTS chemistry, of which at least 6 ECTS organic chemistry.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • OVN1 - Study Visits, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 7.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Pass in all parts of the course

TEN1: Pass examination

OVN1: Compulsory attendance for study visits

LAB1: Compulsory attendance for laboratory sessions

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CBH/Fibre and Polymer Technology

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

Overlaps with the courses KF1010 and KD1130