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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - CHEM 449 D100

Special Topics in Materials Chemistry (3)

From Molecules to Materials

Class Number: 3716

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2023
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHEM 210, 260, 283 (or 284), and 12 units of upper division CHEM, all with a minimum grade of C-; or permission of the department.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Selected topics in materials chemistry not regularly covered in chemistry undergraduate course offerings. Topics may vary from year to year and may include (but are not limited to): materials with tunable optoelectronic properties, trace element analysis of materials using non-destructive techniques, materials with applications in producing and utilizing chemical energy.

COURSE DETAILS:

An overview of organic materials chemistry, focusing on the relationship between molecular structure and macroscopic properties. Case studies will examine the rational design of new materials for sustainable energy and resource management applications, with an emphasis on the emergence of desirable characteristics via self-assembly.

3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week

Lecture Topics:
  • structure-property relationships of conjugated molecules
  • optical properties of molecules and materials
  • supramolecular chemistry: molecular recognition and self-assembly
  • ordered materials: liquid crystals, self-assembled monolayers and block copolymers

Grading

  • Assigned Problems and Quizzes 30%
  • Midterm Exam 20%
  • Final Exam 50%

NOTES:

The minimum prerequisite for this topic of CHEM 449 is CHEM 282 (or 283). Students can contact the Undergraduate Advisor <chemadv@sfu.ca> with their student number for a prerequisite enrollment waiver if they are missing the other requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

None

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None

REQUIRED READING:

Selections of reading will be provided through Canvas.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.