FYS-7106 Introduction to Soft Matter Physics, 3-5 cr
Additional information
The course provides two alternating sizes. The larger one (5 cu) covers the whole material of the course. In the smaller one (3 cu) the depth of the material discussed in the course is easier, and the number and the difficulty of exercises is less challenging than in the full course. In the same spirit, the exam of the shorter (3 cu) course will be easier than in the full (5 cu) course.
Only the full 5 cu version of the course is suitable for advanced studies in physics, and postgraduate studies. The 3 cu version is aimed for students from study programmes other than physics.
All course material and lectures will be given in English.
Suitable for postgraduate studies
Person responsible
Ilpo Vattulainen, Sanja Pöyry
Lessons
Implementation 1: FYS-7106 2015-01
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Requirements
Exam (100%). Additionally, activity in performing exercises will have a positive impact on the grade of the course.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation
Learning Outcomes
After passing the course, the student will have basic knowledge about the topics discussed in the course. These include, in particular, the structure and dynamics of soft matter systems, the interactions operating in soft matter, the processes and phenomena taking place therein, and the physical laws governing the processes. Using these pieces of knowledge the student will be able to analyze and solve some relevant problems related to the physical features of soft matter.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Thermodynamics and the essentials of statistical physics | ||
| 2. | (Bio)polymers | ||
| 3. | Electrostatics and colloids | ||
| 4. | Liquid crystals and biological systems |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
Passing the course requires that the exam is carried out successfully. Additionally, activity in exercises will have a positive impact on the grade of the course.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Partial passing:
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Soft Condensed Matter | R.A.L. Jones | Oxford University Press, 2002 | Yes | ||
| Lecture slides | I. Vattulainen/Sanja Pöyry | Yes |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| FYS-7206 Biological Physics | Advisable |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| FYS-7106 Introduction to Soft Matter Physics, 3-5 cr | FYS-7100 Introduction to Soft Matter Physics, 3-5 cr |