BACHELORSchool of Science

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Materials Science

Duration

3 Years

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

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Program Faculty

Prof. Vesa Lehmann

Professor

Prof. Hugo Lange

Associate Professor

Prof. Satu Fontaine

Associate Professor

Core Chemistry

General Chemistry I & II: Fundamentals of atomic structure and bonding.
Inorganic Chemistry I & II: Main group and transition metal chemistry.
Organic Chemistry I & II: Hydrocarbons, functional groups, and synthesis.
Physical Chemistry I & II: Thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum chemistry.
Analytical Chemistry I & II: Quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Environmental Chemistry: Chemical processes in the environment.

Laboratory & Practical Chemistry

General Chemistry Laboratory: Basic techniques.
Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Synthesis and characterization.
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory: Preparation of inorganic compounds.
Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Experiments in thermodynamics and spectroscopy.
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory: Wet chemical analysis.
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory: Use of modern instrumentation.

Materials Science Core

Introduction to Materials Science: Overview of material families.
Structure of Materials: Atomic packing and defects.
Crystallography: Crystal lattices and symmetry.
Solid State Chemistry: Synthesis and properties of solids.
Phase Equilibria & Phase Diagrams: Understanding stability of phases.
Materials Thermodynamics: Energy relations in materials.

Classes of Materials

Metals & Alloys: Steels, aluminum, and superalloys.
Ceramics & Glasses: Processing and properties of brittle materials.
Polymers & Elastomers: Structure and mechanics of soft materials.
Composite Materials: Fiber-reinforced and laminate systems.
Functional Materials: Semiconductors, magnetics, and dielectrics.

Materials Characterization

X-ray Diffraction (XRD): Structural analysis.
Electron Microscopy (SEM / TEM): Microstructural imaging.
Spectroscopy Methods (IR, UV-Vis, NMR): Chemical identification.
Thermal Analysis (DSC, TGA): Phase transitions and stability.

Mathematics & Physics Support

Calculus for Scientists: Mathematical foundations.
Linear Algebra: Vectors and matrices.
Differential Equations: Kinetics and transport rates.
Applied Physics for Materials: Mechanics and waves basics.

Computing & Data Skills

Scientific Computing: Python / MATLAB for analysis.
Data Analysis for Chemists: Statistics and error handling.
Materials Modeling (Intro): Basics of simulation.

Professional & Applied Studies

Industrial Chemistry: Chemical manufacturing processes.
Corrosion Science: Oxidation and protection.
Surface Chemistry: Adsorption and catalysis.
Health, Safety & Environmental Chemistry: Risk management.
Industrial Training / Internship: Practical experience.

Capstone

Research Project / Undergraduate Thesis: Independent investigation.