36 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Materials Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The degree programme in Materials Science aims to train professionals with methodological, theoretical and applicative knowledge to understand and interpret the basics and problems of the vast world of materials science by taking a modern and interdisciplinary approach. Graduates will be able to carry out high-level technical tasks at technology-driven organisations, or continue their academic career by choosing from a range of options (second cycle degree programmes or professional master's programmes) in the areas of chemistry and physics, as well as, of course, in the area of materials science. The learning activities on offer combine those of the traditional degree programmes in Physics and Chemistry. These produce highly specialised graduates in each field who, however, have limited transferrable and interdisciplinary skills, which are peculiar to materials science.
The study plan of the degree programme in Materials Science is specifically designed to produce a problem-solving oriented professional, thanks to a curriculum that deepens the students' knowledge of basic subjects such as mathematics, computer science, physics and chemistry, on the one hand, and their understanding of the applicative aspects of materials science problems,which usually require an interdisciplinary approach, on the other. Graduates develop a solid knowledge of the fundamentals of algebra andmathematical analysis, of chemistry and physics, of programming languages andalgorithms. The learning outcomes for the basic areas of Mathematics, chemistry, physics and computer science require graduates to be able to use mathematical tools for scientific computing, to understand and be familiar with the periodic table of the elements, to be able to apply their knowledge of physical phenomena by using the experimental and computational scientific method, as well as IT tools for the analysis of large datasets.
Graduates are familiar with the structure of atoms and molecules and their reactivity, the structure of condensed matter, and the physical and chemical properties of materials. Graduates are therefore able to classify materials and their properties by using the chemical names of compounds and processes, identifying materials characterisation techniques, and considering possible fields of application for materials based on their properties.
Graduates are familiar with experimental measuring techniques in the areas of physics and chemistry, and with the computational methods of quantum chemistry and materials science. They will be able to experimentally characterise thephysical and chemical properties of materials and to calculate the properties of atoms, molecules and condensed systems.
Graduates will learn a common language for the physical and chemical properties of materials, gain knowledge of the guiding principles for designing new materials and an understanding of the life cycle of materials and of sustainability principles. Thanks to this knowledge, they will be able to combine their understanding of material physics and material chemistry for asynergistic characterisation of the physical and chemical properties of materials, as well as learning how to disseminate the outcomes of integrated theoretical and experimental experiences.
Knowledge and competencies will be acquired critically, by means of learning approaches such as learning by thinking for traditional lectures, with a focusin particular on problem solving and on the effective application of the same method across several fields. On the other hand, activities in the laboratory will adopt a learning by doing approach, using group activities to train thinking, knowledge-sharing and discussion skills. Each student will also carry out a practicum, in which a material will be designed, synthetised, experimentally characterized and computationally analysed. Within the degree programme, University educational credits are awarded for lectures, where teachers present the basic aspects and methods of a discipline, for practical work, where thespecific course unit so requires, and for laboratory work on applicative aspects.
The study plan of the degree programme in Materials Science is specifically designed to produce a problem-solving oriented professional, thanks to a curriculum that deepens the students' knowledge of basic subjects such as mathematics, computer science, physics and chemistry, on the one hand, and their understanding of the applicative aspects of materials science problems,which usually require an interdisciplinary approach, on the other. Graduates develop a solid knowledge of the fundamentals of algebra andmathematical analysis, of chemistry and physics, of programming languages andalgorithms. The learning outcomes for the basic areas of Mathematics, chemistry, physics and computer science require graduates to be able to use mathematical tools for scientific computing, to understand and be familiar with the periodic table of the elements, to be able to apply their knowledge of physical phenomena by using the experimental and computational scientific method, as well as IT tools for the analysis of large datasets.
Graduates are familiar with the structure of atoms and molecules and their reactivity, the structure of condensed matter, and the physical and chemical properties of materials. Graduates are therefore able to classify materials and their properties by using the chemical names of compounds and processes, identifying materials characterisation techniques, and considering possible fields of application for materials based on their properties.
Graduates are familiar with experimental measuring techniques in the areas of physics and chemistry, and with the computational methods of quantum chemistry and materials science. They will be able to experimentally characterise thephysical and chemical properties of materials and to calculate the properties of atoms, molecules and condensed systems.
Graduates will learn a common language for the physical and chemical properties of materials, gain knowledge of the guiding principles for designing new materials and an understanding of the life cycle of materials and of sustainability principles. Thanks to this knowledge, they will be able to combine their understanding of material physics and material chemistry for asynergistic characterisation of the physical and chemical properties of materials, as well as learning how to disseminate the outcomes of integrated theoretical and experimental experiences.
Knowledge and competencies will be acquired critically, by means of learning approaches such as learning by thinking for traditional lectures, with a focusin particular on problem solving and on the effective application of the same method across several fields. On the other hand, activities in the laboratory will adopt a learning by doing approach, using group activities to train thinking, knowledge-sharing and discussion skills. Each student will also carry out a practicum, in which a material will be designed, synthetised, experimentally characterized and computationally analysed. Within the degree programme, University educational credits are awarded for lectures, where teachers present the basic aspects and methods of a discipline, for practical work, where thespecific course unit so requires, and for laboratory work on applicative aspects.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Materials Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The degree programme in Materials Science aims to train professionals with methodological, theoretical and applicative knowledge to understand and interpret the basics and problems of the vast world of materials science by taking a modern and interdisciplinary approach. Graduates will be able to carry out high-level technical tasks at technology-driven organisations, or continue their academic career by choosing from a range of options (second cycle degree programmes or professional master's programmes) in the areas of chemistry and physics, as well as, of course, in the area of materials science. The learning activities on offer combine those of the traditional degree programmes in Physics and Chemistry. These produce highly specialised graduates in each field who, however, have limited transferrable and interdisciplinary skills, which are peculiar to materials science.
The study plan of the degree programme in Materials Science is specifically designed to produce a problem-solving oriented professional, thanks to a curriculum that deepens the students' knowledge of basic subjects such as mathematics, computer science, physics and chemistry, on the one hand, and their understanding of the applicative aspects of materials science problems,which usually require an interdisciplinary approach, on the other. Graduates develop a solid knowledge of the fundamentals of algebra andmathematical analysis, of chemistry and physics, of programming languages andalgorithms. The learning outcomes for the basic areas of Mathematics, chemistry, physics and computer science require graduates to be able to use mathematical tools for scientific computing, to understand and be familiar with the periodic table of the elements, to be able to apply their knowledge of physical phenomena by using the experimental and computational scientific method, as well as IT tools for the analysis of large datasets.
Graduates are familiar with the structure of atoms and molecules and their reactivity, the structure of condensed matter, and the physical and chemical properties of materials. Graduates are therefore able to classify materials and their properties by using the chemical names of compounds and processes, identifying materials characterisation techniques, and considering possible fields of application for materials based on their properties.
Graduates are familiar with experimental measuring techniques in the areas of physics and chemistry, and with the computational methods of quantum chemistry and materials science. They will be able to experimentally characterise thephysical and chemical properties of materials and to calculate the properties of atoms, molecules and condensed systems.
Graduates will learn a common language for the physical and chemical properties of materials, gain knowledge of the guiding principles for designing new materials and an understanding of the life cycle of materials and of sustainability principles. Thanks to this knowledge, they will be able to combine their understanding of material physics and material chemistry for asynergistic characterisation of the physical and chemical properties of materials, as well as learning how to disseminate the outcomes of integrated theoretical and experimental experiences.
Knowledge and competencies will be acquired critically, by means of learning approaches such as learning by thinking for traditional lectures, with a focusin particular on problem solving and on the effective application of the same method across several fields. On the other hand, activities in the laboratory will adopt a learning by doing approach, using group activities to train thinking, knowledge-sharing and discussion skills. Each student will also carry out a practicum, in which a material will be designed, synthetised, experimentally characterized and computationally analysed. Within the degree programme, University educational credits are awarded for lectures, where teachers present the basic aspects and methods of a discipline, for practical work, where thespecific course unit so requires, and for laboratory work on applicative aspects.
The study plan of the degree programme in Materials Science is specifically designed to produce a problem-solving oriented professional, thanks to a curriculum that deepens the students' knowledge of basic subjects such as mathematics, computer science, physics and chemistry, on the one hand, and their understanding of the applicative aspects of materials science problems,which usually require an interdisciplinary approach, on the other. Graduates develop a solid knowledge of the fundamentals of algebra andmathematical analysis, of chemistry and physics, of programming languages andalgorithms. The learning outcomes for the basic areas of Mathematics, chemistry, physics and computer science require graduates to be able to use mathematical tools for scientific computing, to understand and be familiar with the periodic table of the elements, to be able to apply their knowledge of physical phenomena by using the experimental and computational scientific method, as well as IT tools for the analysis of large datasets.
Graduates are familiar with the structure of atoms and molecules and their reactivity, the structure of condensed matter, and the physical and chemical properties of materials. Graduates are therefore able to classify materials and their properties by using the chemical names of compounds and processes, identifying materials characterisation techniques, and considering possible fields of application for materials based on their properties.
Graduates are familiar with experimental measuring techniques in the areas of physics and chemistry, and with the computational methods of quantum chemistry and materials science. They will be able to experimentally characterise thephysical and chemical properties of materials and to calculate the properties of atoms, molecules and condensed systems.
Graduates will learn a common language for the physical and chemical properties of materials, gain knowledge of the guiding principles for designing new materials and an understanding of the life cycle of materials and of sustainability principles. Thanks to this knowledge, they will be able to combine their understanding of material physics and material chemistry for asynergistic characterisation of the physical and chemical properties of materials, as well as learning how to disseminate the outcomes of integrated theoretical and experimental experiences.
Knowledge and competencies will be acquired critically, by means of learning approaches such as learning by thinking for traditional lectures, with a focusin particular on problem solving and on the effective application of the same method across several fields. On the other hand, activities in the laboratory will adopt a learning by doing approach, using group activities to train thinking, knowledge-sharing and discussion skills. Each student will also carry out a practicum, in which a material will be designed, synthetised, experimentally characterized and computationally analysed. Within the degree programme, University educational credits are awarded for lectures, where teachers present the basic aspects and methods of a discipline, for practical work, where thespecific course unit so requires, and for laboratory work on applicative aspects.
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