Advanced Materials (B.Sc.)
Taught in German
Overview
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- Overview
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Areas of study
Materials surround us everywhere in our everyday lives - be it our clothes, our bicycles or our mobile phones. The spectrum of materials is wide: they range from natural products such as wood, wool or cotton to classic materials such as steel or cast iron and specially developed composite materials.
Modern functional materials, so-called advanced materials, are created through targeted changes to materials at a molecular level. Today, these specially developed materials are of immense importance in all high-tech areas such as medicine, mobility, communication, energy supply and aerospace.
The Bachelor's degree programme in Advanced Materials teaches the basic knowledge in chemistry, physics and mathematics that is required for a fundamental understanding of such materials. This knowledge is taken up and applied to material science issues. You will thus acquire all the necessary basic knowledge for the production and application of modern materials, both theoretically and practically in the laboratory.
In addition, basic knowledge of socially relevant aspects such as raw material consumption, the circular economy and recycling will be taught in order to sensitise you to current problems in material extraction and recycling. If you are enthusiastic about science, enjoy experimenting and are looking for a degree programme with excellent career prospects, then you have come to the right place!
The degree programme is offered jointly by the Departments of Physics (Faculty 07) and Chemistry (Faculty 08).Subject-specific prerequisites
You should have an interest in natural sciences and be keen to carry out practical work yourself in order to experimentally develop, characterise and optimise new functional materials. Basic knowledge of maths, physics and chemistry is taught in the first two semesters, but in-depth knowledge from school in at least one of the three areas is very helpful.
English language skills at level B 1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must be available or must be acquired within the first two semesters.
There is a corresponding preliminary course for all first-year students on this degree programme. Participation is strongly recommended. More on this...
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Accreditation
since 23 June 2005.
Composition of the Study Programme
- Degree BSc
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Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Duration of studies 6 Semester 180 Credit Points (CP)
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Duration of Studies
6 Semesters - 180 Credit Points (CP)
- Composition of the Study Programme
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Composition / Structure of degree progamme
In the first four semesters, the degree programme includes basic training in experimental and solid-state physics and theoretical physics (mechanics and quantum mechanics), basic training in chemistry (inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry) and an introduction to mathematical methods. At the same time, from the first semester onwards, you will focus on materials science issues and experiments. The proportion of materials science modules and practicals is then systematically expanded from the third semester onwards. Furthermore, you can take modules according to your individual interests as part of a compulsory elective area. A study project or a professional internship can also be completed here. The Bachelor's degree programme concludes in the sixth semester with the Bachelor's thesis.
Structure of degree programme
1st semester 2nd semester General and inorganic chemistry (6CP) Mathematical methods II (6CP) Qualitative analytics- Fresenius practical training (6CP) Physical Chemistry I - Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics (9 CP) Experimental physics I, Mechanics, thermodynamics and transport processes (6 CP) Organic Chemistry of Substances (6 CP) Mathematical methods I (6CP) Experimental Physics II - Electricity, Optics and Relativity (6 CP) Tutorial Advanced Materials (6CP) Tutorial Advanced Materials (3 CP) 3rd semester 4th semester Physical-chemical practical training I (6CP) Compulsory elective area (6CP) Structural Design of Materials - Advanced Materials I (9 CP) Solid State Physics (9 CP) Theoretical Physics - Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics (9 CP) Applied Materials Science - Advanced Materials II (9 CP) Organic chemistry practical course I (6 CP) Practical course in materials science I - Preparation of solids (6 CP) 5th semester 6th semester Material Science Practical II - Material Properties and Characterisation (6 CP) Circular economy (6 CP) Analytical methods for material characterisation - Advanced Materials III (9 CP)Study project (12 CP) Theoretical Materials Research (6 CP) Bachelor`s thesis (12 CP) Scientific presentation (3 CP) Bachelor's Thesis
The degree programme concludes with the Bachelor's thesis in the final semester. In this thesis, you demonstrate that you can work independently on a specific, defined topic within a limited period of time and present the results to the scientific community. Typical topics for Bachelor's theses can be, for example, the investigation of lithium-oxygen batteries or the stability of solar cells.
Application
- Commencement of Studies in the Winter Semester
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Commencement of studies
Only possible in the winter semester
- Entrance Requirements Abitur ohne Praktikumsnachweis
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Entrance requirements
- A valid university entrance qualification.
- From Germany: Allgemeine Hochschulreife (= Abitur or similar qualifications), Fachhochschulreife, Meisterprüfung, Hochschulzugangsberechtigung für beruflich Qualifizierte. Further Information
- From outside of Germany: You can find out whether your university entrance qualification (HZB) from your home country entitles you to enrol directly in a degree programme in Germany on the Information System for Foreign Applicants (anabin).
- Certification of a pre-professional practical period is not required.
- Special regulations apply to foreign applicants or those who gained their university-entrance qualifications abroad. Read more
- A valid university entrance qualification.
- Application not limited only winter
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Application / Enrolment
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The study programme is not subject to admission restrictions.
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The enrolment period for the winter semester begins at the beginning of June.
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The end of the enrolment period is determined anew each year, please enquire in the application portal during the enrolment period.
Different rules apply in some cases for international applicants. More...
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Career Options
- Career Options
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Programmes of further study at JLU
- Master in Advanced Materials
- A subsequent Master's degree programme is also possible in the Chemistry (M.Sc.) or Physics (M.Sc.) degree programmes.It may be necessary to catch up on some modules from the corresponding Bachelor's degree programmes.
Doctorate possible with a Master's degree
Career options / Job market
As a graduate, you will be qualified to plan, prepare and characterise materials with specific electrical, optical and reactive properties for the solution of special technical tasks.The Bachelor's degree thus enables you to start your career as well as gain further qualifications as part of a Master's programme.
Materials scientists have excellent career opportunities in industry, as customised functional materials are developed and used in many branches of industry. Potential employers can be found in the electronics and automotive industries, the chemical industry, in small and medium-sized companies with high-tech products, as well as in research institutes.
With your knowledge, you can help shape your own future and make a contribution to solving issues of social relevance, e.g. for the energy supply of tomorrow, through the conscious and clever use of material resources. The knowledge you go out into the world with is needed everywhere.
Further Information
- Further Information: Documents
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PDF documents for the courses of study
- Flyer (in German)
- Study guide (in German)
Examination- and study regulations
- Special regulations (in German)
(with module descriptions and module plans) (in English)
(Please note that only the German version of the modules is offical and legally binding. The english Version is for informative purposes only.) - General study regulations for modular and multi-stage study programmes
Courses offered in the course catalogue
- Electronical course catalogue (in German)
- Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 08
- Any Questions
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Any Questions?
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Contact
- Subject Advisor
- Subject Advisors
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Dr. Bjoern Luerßen
Institute of Physical Chemistry
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17
35392 Gießen
Tel.: 0641 - 99 34504
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- Links
- The course is offered as a cooperation of Faculty 07 (Department of Physics) and Faculty 08 (Department of Chemistry).
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