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MENA4000 - Functional materials

Course content

The course is focused on the properties of materials used in modern technology. The topics treated include crystal structures, bonding, and physical properties (electrical, magnetic, optic etc) of materials. Focus is given to the relationship between properties and crystal structure.

Learning outcomes

The student should gain insight into the structure and properties of a broad spectrum of functional materials.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

MENA1000 - Materials, energy and nanotechnology, KJM1110 - Organic chemistry I, KJM1120 - Inorganic Chemistry, FYS-MEK1110 - Mechanics and FYS1120 - Electromagnetism.

Overlap

4 credit points with KJ-MV210, 6 credit points with KJ-MV311 and 10 credit points with MEF3000 - Functional materials.

Teaching

The course comprises 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of exercises per week.

Exam information

One written midterm exam (1 hour, counting 20 % of final result). Final written exam (4 hours, counting 80 % of final result).

Exam resources

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Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject offers new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. Deferred examinations for students who due to illness or other valid reason of absence were unable to sit for their final exams will be arranged at the same time. (These valid reasons has to be documented within given deadlines.)

For general information about new and deferred examination, see
http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html

More information about examination at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences can be found here

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Other information

The teaching in this course will be cancelled if less than 3 students register within the deadline for the course registration.

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