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Module title
Credits Degree of
Module title in English
compulsion
Foundations:
A1 Fundamentals of
Chemical Synthesis
A2 Quantum Theory of
Functional Materials
A3 Functional Materials
Laboratory
A4 Project Laboratory
A5 Research Laboratory
Electives
B1 Methods in Material
Science 1
B2 Methods in Material
Science 2
Level
6
Compulsory
Basic
6
Compulsory
Basic
12
12
12
Compulsory
Compulsory
Compulsory
Basic
Basic
Basic
6
Elective
Intermediate
6
Elective
Intermediate
Learning objectives
Prerequisites for
course enrollment
Fundamental topics in chemical synthesis are covered.
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Students learn about selected topics from inorganic
chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry,
macromolecular chemistry and physical chemistry. Here the
examples serve more as a broad overview than as an indepth study for all other chemistry-related modules.
A systematic foundation for quantum physics is formulated
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to understand quantum phenomena. Students will become
familiar with elementary quantum phenomena in functional
materials and develop a connection between quantum
theory and measurements. Students are introduced to
modern methods for calculating particle characteristics in
functional materials. Students will also gain understanding
of the quantum design of such materials.
Students learn about modern manufacturing, testing and
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experimentation techniques with which functional materials
can be manufactured or characterized. They will acquire the
ability to independently find solutions for complex
experimental tasks.
In the working group project internship students will
demonstrate that they are able to perform sound scholarly
work on a current research topic in the realm of functional
materials within a specified time frame. Students are to
complete three internships - each of two weeks in duration in three working groups affiliated with the degree program.
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Students develop the concept, the work plan, and the
timetable for successful completion of the independent
research project that is part of the master's thesis. They
deepen their knowledge in manufacturing, operation, and
characterization of functional materials.
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Students are introduced to the methods of the
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semiconductor growth, structure processing and techniques
for material characterization.
This module provides student deeper insight into modern
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techniques of production and the characterization of
semiconductor structures. This will provide students with the
necessary background for completing a master’s thesis or
Prerequisites for
awarding credits
Examination form:
Written test
Course requirements:
Passing 50% of the weekly practical
assignments
Examination form:
Written or oral test
Course requirements:
Completion of six experiments that
include protocols for all the experiments.
Examination form:
Seminar presentation on one of the
completed experiments.
Ungraded module
Course requirements:
Project work in the research team
Examination form:
3 reports (one report per two-week
internship, each approx. 10 pages in
length, each bearing 4 credits)
Course requirements:
Project plan for the master’s thesis
Examination form:
Presentation in the working group in
which the master’s thesis is to be
completed.
Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
B3 Methods in Nano
biotechnology 1
6
Elective
Intermediate
B4 Methods in Nano
biotechnology 2
6
Elective
Intermediate
B5 Molecular Materials 1
6
Elective
Intermediate
B6 Molecular Materials 2
6
Elective
Intermediate
B7 Solid State
Spectroscopy 1
6
Elective
Intermediate
dissertation in the field of structural growth, structure
processing and structure characterization.
In this course basic methods of Nano biotechnology are
presented and discussed. The focus of this module lies on
the synthesis of materials, especially of colloids and their
characterization. Experimental techniques and background
information on the apparatuses used will also be covered.
The examples presented include the synthesis of colloidal
nanoparticles and micro particles, the functionalization of
surfaces, cleaning methods, determination of particle size
and separation processes, bio conjugation, photo physical
fundamentals etc. This advanced level course provides an
introduction to modern methods and aspects of Nano
biotechnology in order to prepare students for scientific work
in this subject area.
In this course basic methods of Nano biotechnology are
presented and discussed. The focus of this module lies on
the applications of the materials. This includes, for example:
Interactions of nanoparticles with cells, fluorescence
microscopy of cells, imaging processes (in vivo), local active
drug delivery and analytics, etc. This advanced level course
provides an introduction to modern methods and aspects of
Nano biotechnology in order to prepare students for
scientific work in this subject area.
This advanced course provides an introduction to the
physics of molecular materials, with a special focus on their
structure, composition and their electronic and optical
properties. In particular the preparation and characterization
of molecular heterostructures are discussed. Students will
become familiar with the key properties of molecular
materials and the concepts of modern molecular
nanoscience.
This advanced course focuses on the applications of
molecular materials such as in modern organic electronic
components. In addition to the functional principles of such
components advanced manufacturing processes and
characterization techniques are discussed. Students will
become familiar with the basic concepts and perspectives of
molecule-based electronic components, which will enable
them to evaluate original publications in this field and
undertake their own research.
In this module students will deepen their knowledge in the
field of solid state physics and semiconductor physics. The
focus is on the optical properties of solids and the
interaction between light and matter. This first part is
essentially about the treatment of the underlying physical
mechanisms that determine optical properties. The
dynamics of optically charged carriers will also be covered.
This module prepares students primarily for experimental
research in the fields of semiconductor physics, solid state
physics, and materials science.
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Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
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Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
None
Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
None
Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
None.
Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
B8 Solid State
Spectroscopy 2
6
Elective
Intermediate
B9 Quantum Technology
6
Elective
Intermediate
B10 Quantum Chemistry
6
Elective
Intermediate
B11 Nanophysics and
Nanotechnology
6
Elective
Intermediate
B12 Methods of Materials
Characterization
6
Elective
Intermediate
In this module students will deepen their knowledge in the
field of solid state spectroscopy and semiconductor
spectroscopy. The focus here is on the various
spectroscopic processes. The course also covers the
operation principles of lasers, which are a key instrument for
spectroscopic analyses. This module prepares students
primarily for experimental research in the fields of
semiconductor physics, solid state physics, and materials
science.
This module will familiarize students with the concepts of
modern quantum technologies and building components by
introducing a number of practical examples and
summarizing the conceptual considerations of the
underlying quantum effects. This module prepares students
primarily for experimental research in the fields of
nanotechnology, solid state physics, and semiconductor
optoelectronics.
Part A: Students will become familiar with the fundamental
methods and challenges in the quantum chemical
description of (molecular) systems. They understand the
connection between the computational complexity / scaling
behavior of the various methods and the necessary
numerical steps.On the one hand students learn how to
economically apply the methods to relevant problems; they
also receive a solid foundation for later developing their own
quantum chemical methods.
Part B: Students learn how labor equations of quantum
chemistry are implemented into a source code of a
computer program. By gradually improving this
implementation, students develop an understanding of the
efficiency in the computerized solving of quantum chemical
equations and the challenges that arise in achieving the
desired precision. Students will be able to modify existing
program packages or to modify new quantum chemical
programs to attract additional functionalities of current
scientific problems.
The objective of this module is to provide knowledge on
methods for the production and characterization of
functionalized materials in the nanometer field. Students will
gain a thorough understanding of the properties of surfaces
and interfaces of thin films and "small-scale devices." They
will get an overview of the many current applications of
nanostructured surfaces and promising current
developments.
The objective of this module is to acquaint the students with
various methods for material characterization based on the
physical and chemical-physical principles of methods, for
example: magnetic measurements, microscopy, optical
spectroscopy, polymer analysis, electrical and
electrochemical measurements. The methods used to
answer questions related to the physical properties of real
chemical compounds.
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Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
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Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
Prior knowledge of
quantum mechanics is
advantageous.
Examination form:
Written or oral test
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Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
Prior knowledge of
quantum mechanics,
molecular orbital theory
and general physics is
advantageous.
Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written or oral
test.
B13 Selected Topics in
Functional Materials
6
Elective
Intermediate
In this module selected topics from the field of design,
growth and characterization of functional materials are
covered. A variety of presenters with backgrounds in
chemical synthesis, nanofabrication, growth and processing,
spectroscopy, quantum optics and semiconductor
technology will provide insight into the latest research
related to the use of new functional materials for modern
and future applications.
Students will gain a broad overview of current issues in
research to train their understanding of important studies in
the area of "functional materials."
B14 Quantum Design of
Functional Materials 1
6
Elective
Intermediate
Introduction to functional materials relevant for many-body
systems. Development of a good knowledge of the second
quantization and the cluster-expansion approach. These
advanced techniques are applied to model the electronic
and optical properties including terahertz transitions.
Quantum theory is connected with the quantum design of
current experiments.
Students will acquire skills that enable them to perform
scientific work in the field of theoretical physics.
Developing an understanding of the most modern
techniques in the research of functional materials. Gaining
insight into the quantization of electromagnetic fields and
their depiction. Conceptually understanding the theory of
quantum measurements and quantum light-matter
interaction. Design of the properties of many-body
interaction of functional materials by means of the general
concepts of quantum optical spectroscopy.
Students will acquire skills that enable them to complete a
master’s thesis in the field of theoretical physics.
B15 Quantum Design of
Functional Materials 2
6
Elective
Intermediate
B16 Biophysical Chemistry
6
Elective
Intermediate
To goal is an overview of the main group of biomaterials as
well as their properties with particular emphasis on the
relationship between structure and function. Parts of the
course give an overview of the methods of analysis and
production in biophysics. Covering the thermodynamics of
self-grouping and self-organization in cells. Basic concepts
of biologically motivated materials are introduced. Students
should acquire skills that enable them to an interdisciplinary
and scientific work in the field of biophysical chemistry.
Pre-graduation
A6 Master Thesis and
Disputation
30
Compulsory
Degree
completion
The master’s thesis will demonstrate that the candidate is
able to scientifically work on a current research topic work in
the field within a specified time frame, with an increasing
degree of independence applying scientific methods and
presenting the results in a scientifically appropriate form.
“A1 Fundamentals of
Chemical Synthesis,”
„A2 Quantum Theory of
Functional Materials.“
(Prior knowledge of
atomic physics,
molecular physics,
chemical synthesis,
solid-state physics and
quantum theory of
functional materials is
advantageous.)
„A2 Quantum Theory of
Functional Materials“,
(Sound prior knowledge
of one-particle quantum
mechanics and classical
electromagnetism is
advantageous.
Examination form:
Seminar presentation or a written test or a
report on an assigned topic.
„A2 Quantum Theory of
Functional Materials,“
(Sound prior knowledge
of one-particle quantum
mechanics and classical
electromagnetism is
advantageous. Basic
prior knowledge of
many-body quantum
mechanics is
advantageous.
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Course requirements:
Passing 50% of the weekly practical
assignments
Course requirements:
Passing 50% of the weekly practical
assignments
Examination form:
Written or oral test
Examination form:
Written or oral test
Examination form:
Written or oral test
Admission to work on the Module component examinations:
master's thesis requires Master’s thesis (20 credits),
successful completion of Disputation (10 credits).
A4 "Project Laboratory"
and A5 "Research
Laboratory" plus
completion of no less
than 60 total credits.