Information and Communication University

SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY

Course outline

SYLLABUS AND DETAILED COURSE GUIDE

Part 1: Course Description and Resources

Lecturer: Moses Kaleji

Office: 16th Floor, FINDECO
Office Hours: 8.00 - 19.30; Monday-Friday
Office Telephone: +260-211-845754
Lecturer’s E-mail: moseskaleji@gmail.com

Course description

Solid state chemistry deals with the solid state of matter and its properties. Since most
engineering structural materials are solids, it follows that a full appreciation of the composition
of this matter, its properties. Topics will range from the fundamentals of chemistry to give a
good foundation of the course, polymers, the crystalline states, crystallography.
Aim.

This course aims at providing students pursuing a program under engineering with
comprehensive knowledge od solid state matter. It also aims at introducing students to the
various properties of various solids and how to manipulate these properties to suite one’s desired
applications.

Course Objectives.

At the end of this course, a student should:

1. Understand the various types of solids and their properties
 2. Understand x-ray crystallography technique.
3. Know the types of structures that make up solids
4. Know the techniques that can be used in the production of solids
5. Manipulate solids for their desired properties.

Specific Course Objective.

At the end of the course, a student should:

1. Be conversant in solid matter and be able to apply the principles in this course to the real-world scenario.

Perquisites

None.

Required Texts

Key Texts:

Title: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction)

Author: William. D. Callister, Jr
Edition: 7th
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc.
ISBN-13:978-0-471-73696-7

Title: An Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

Author: Lesley E. Smart and Elaine. A. Moore
Edition: 3rd
Publisher: CRC Press.
Year: 2005
ISBN 0-203-49635-3

Title Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers

Author James F. Shackelford
Edition 8
Publisher Pearson Education,2014
ISBN 0133825086, 9780133825084

Supplementary Reading:

Title: Chemical Principles

Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
Edition: 5th
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Year: 2005
ISBN-0-618-37206-7

Title: Fundamentals of Chemistry

Author: David. E. Goldberg
Edition: 5th
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Year: 2006
ISBN-10: 0072828501.

Title: A textbook of polymer Chemistry

Author: F.W. Billmeyer
Year:
Publisher:
ISBN:

Online Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPQ9a_xIqRg&t=2269s
https://youtu.be/h57hFAsLAGo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_4dDw7iLn8
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/materials-science-and-engineering/3-091sc-introduction-to-solid-state-
chemistry-fall-2010/
http://chemistry.tutorvista.com

Course Delivery

Teaching Hours & Methods: Approximately 50 hours class contact time or equivalent; 150
hours of independent study. Directed and undirected reading plus centre based tutor support.

Part 2: Student Learning Outcomes

General Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the basic structure and properties of solid materials.

2. Be able to different properties based on their physical and chemical properties.

Specific Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Apply the gained knowledge in various specified applications in engineering.

Part 3: Weekly Topics and Assignments

WEEK 1:
Topic: Introduction to Solid State Chemistry
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (2-12)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMbmQzV-Ezs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eXxkGP3fp8
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/materials-science-and-engineering/3-091sc-introduction-to-solid-
state-chemistry-fall-2010/structure-of-the-atom/1-introduction-to-solid-state-chemistry/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYuh5yErdfA

Problem sets for week 1: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 35)

WEEK 2:
Topic: Atomic Structure
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 16-23)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db1GcPkeE40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRNxrxXkCRQ

Problem sets for week 2: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 35)
WEEK 3:
Topic: Quantum Mechanics Theory
Readings: Chemical Principles. Steven Zumdahl (pages 539-551)
Fundamentals of Chemistry. David Goldberg (page 99-128)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoi4j8es4gQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoNIQjW5Zxs
Problem sets for week 3: Fundamentals of Chemistry. David Goldberg (page 129-134)

WEEK 4
Topic: Bonding in Solids
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 24-34)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUpj3A6-l5Y&t=57s

Problem sets for week 4: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 35)

WEEK 5:
Topic: Crystal Structures
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 39-46)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax_rNTSI7ac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h-Xv9nsJLc&t=127s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkRQa6cvkB8
Problem sets for week 5: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 74)

WEEK 6:
Topic: Crystallographic points, direction and planes
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 49-61)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYy3uKRxr_I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iktLutyh4W8
Problem sets for week 6: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 74)

WEEK 7:
Topic: Crystalline and Non-Crystalline Materials
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 63-71)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkncr-mdM3A
Problem sets for week 7: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 74)

WEEK 8:
Topic: Polymers
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 490-515)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXPmBEMsRXI&t=80s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBoujnwfwog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPesljk2Ak
Problem sets for week 8: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 519)

WEEK 9:
Topic: Synthesis and Processing of Polymers
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 561-568)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBoujnwfwog

Problem sets for week 9: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 572)

WEEK 10:

Topic: Ceramics
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 415-454)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlCCREewOxs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtlxTDOcbXI
Problem sets for week 10: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 455)

WEEK 11
Topic: Types of Ceramics
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 461-484)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlCCREewOxs

Problem sets for week 11: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 486)
WEEK 12
Topic: Imperfections in Solids
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 81-105)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie-KfQionjY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqVi2vhLy70&pbjreload=10
Problem sets for week 12: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 106)
WEEK 13
Topic: Electricity in Solid
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 666-715)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MHdcrWEAoc
Problem sets for week 13: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page 716)

WEEK 14
Topic: Magnetism in Solids
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page W20-W47)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk-HUgfReJE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDxmfqQx-Mw
Problem sets for week 14: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page W53)

WEEK 15
Topic: Thermal Properties of Solids
Readings: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page W2-W14)
Free online videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhNHJ7WdT8A
Problem sets for week 15: Material Science and Engineering (An Introduction). William. D. Callister, Jr (page W15)

Part 4: Grading Policy

Graded Coursework, assignments and examinations

ASSESSMENT COMMENTS % OF FINAL GRADE

Continuous Assessment (or Assessment for topics 6, 9, 10%

course project) 11, 13 & 14

Test 1 (or course project) Test 1 will be given for 10%

topics 2,3,4

Test 2 (or course project) Test 2 will be given for 10%

 topics 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12

Teamwork

Labs (or course project) 10%

FINAL EXAM 60%

TOTAL POINTS 100%

Letter Grades

Letter Grade Percentage Performance

A+ 90 - 100% Distinction
A 80 - 89% Distinction
B+ 70 - 79% Merit
B 60 - 69% Merit
C+ 50 - 59% Credit
C 40 - 49% Pass
D Below 40% Fail

Part 5: Course Policies

Class Attendance, Participation and Emergencies

1. Attending classes is mandatory for all students.

2. Participation in group work or teamwork is required whenever such work is assigned.
3. In case of any emergency that disenables a student from attending classes or
completing work, the student is expected to communicate with the lecturer or dean as
soon as possible.
4. Students with disabilities should inform the dean of the faculty of any special needs
that they may have.
Late Work and Missing Assessments
1. Each student is responsible for making sure that his or her work is done on time.
2. Any student who misses assessments or misses class should talk to his or her lecturer
or professor as soon as possible and seek the lecturer’s advice on how to make up for
work missed or assessments missed.
3. Students who expect to miss classes or to miss assessments for health reasons or
special family reasons should communicate with the lecturer or professor for the
course as soon as possible.
4. Students should note that there may be a penalty for late work, and missed
assessments. The penalty may include not being allowed to sit for the final
examination.
5. Students who are unable to keep up with class work should consult with the course
lecturer or faculty dean or dean of students, and seek advice.

Integrity and Zero Tolerance to Plagiarism

1. All students are expected to abide by the university’s policy on ethical conduct.

2. Any student involved in cheating in tests, coursework or examinations will be

suspended pending investigations, and may be expelled from the University.

3. Any student involved in buying or selling tests or examinations will be suspended

from the University pending investigations.

4. Any student involved in using sexual favors in exchange for marks will be suspended
pending investigations, and may be expelled from the University.

5. Plagiarism means presenting other people’s work from online or from other sources as
your own. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will not be tolerated, and offenders will
fail that particular course.

6. Students are required to read the University’s policy on examinations.

Make up of Missed Classes

1. There will be special make up classes for each class that is missed because the lecturer
could not come to class on a particular day

2. Students are required to treat make up classes as part of the regular learning program