Course Synopsis

Mata Kuliah Wajib Program Studi Ilmu Material (Compulsory Courses)

  • DIM 5101 Transformasi Fasa Material 3(3-0) (Materials Phase Transformation)

This course studies the fundamental approaches to phase transformations and thermodynamics of materials. Learning is emphasized at the atomic and electron levels, and comprehensively covers classical topics from classical metallurgy to nanoscience and magnetic phase transitions. In studying this course, students are expected to be able to understand about the basics of phase transformations, the origin of Gibbs free energy, and the main phase transformations in materials science; Precipitation transformations in solids; Heterogeneous nucleation; energy, entropy, and pressure; interactions in microstructure, surface, and solidification.

  • DIM 5102 Kristalografi 3(3-0)  (Crystallography)

Crystallography is a course that studies the structure of crystals and their properties. This course aims to provide students with useful insights into crystal structures, their properties, and experimental methods that study crystal characteristics. By studying this course, students are expected to be able to explain about Symmetry in crystals; Computational Crystallography; X-ray Diffraction by Crystals; Experimental methods in X-ray crystallography; Solution and refinement of Crystal Structures; Ionic Crystals; Molecules and molecular crystals; Protein crystallography; Physical properties of crystals.

  • DIM 5103 Metodologi Penelitian Ilmu Material 3(3-0) (Materials Science Research Methodology)

This course provides students with knowledge about scientific research methodology starting from observation, field/laboratory observation and drawing conclusions. Stages of scientific thinking systematically in solving science problems that exist around related to material science. Method selection strategy in material science research. In the final stage, it is continued with the communication of research results in the form of national / international scientific journals in order to disseminate research results which include publication selection statistics, scientific writing stages, scientific journal systematics including checking plagiarism and how to avoid it.

  • DIM 5204 Material Energi 3(3-0) (Material Energy)

This course discusses various energy materials, their synthesis and application. By studying this course, students can understand the basic theory of energy materials, their properties and applications; solar cell materials and divisions, Li ion / Li-air / Li-S batteries, fuel cells and their energy storage mechanisms; Lighting and Light emitting diodes and their applications in several related fields.

  • DIM 5205 Analisis Material dan Spektroskopi 3(3-0) (Materials Analysis and Spectroscopy)

This course provides students with an understanding of non-crystallographic material analysis techniques, which encompass microscopy techniques, thermal techniques, and spectroscopy. Microscopy analysis includes material analysis using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy). Thermal analysis is conducted to study the material’s stability under the influence of temperature. Spectroscopy analysis involves using atomic absorption spectroscopy for elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy for functional group identification, UV-Vis (Ultraviolet-Visible) and UV-DRS (UV Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy) for studying electronic transitions in materials, and Solid-State NMR analysis using MAS-NMR (Magic Angle Spinning NMR) and CP-NMR (Cross-Polarization NMR) techniques for solid-state structure identification.

  • DIM 6101 Termodinamika Material 3(3-0)    (Thermodynamics of Materials)

The course “Material Thermodynamics” is a course that studies energy and its transitions within materials. By studying this course, it is expected that students will be able to explain the fundamental principles of thermodynamics in materials. Students will understand basic concepts of statistical thermodynamics; heat capacity, entropy, and nanothermodynamics; phase diagrams; thermodynamics and phase transitions; and interfacial thermodynamics.

  • DIM 5206 Material Lahan Suboptimal 3(3-0)  (Suboptimal Land Materials)

This course covers various materials that can improve land conditions, detect land pollution, enhance crop production, and functional materials derived from suboptimal land plants. By studying it, students will be able to explain the properties and characteristics of land, land management, land pollution analysis based on MIP and NIP polymers, swamp plants as biopesticides, biodiesel, biomass, and biochar; the application of nanomagnetic fertilizers; swamp plants as Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, and aspects related to suboptimal land.

  • DIM 6002 Tesis 6(0-6) (Thesis)

A thesis is prepared based on the research that has been conducted, following the recommendations and comments received during the results seminar. The thesis is then presented and defended in the form of a comprehensive examination in front of the thesis examination committee. To pass the examination, a grade of ≥ B is required (if a grade of C is obtained, the thesis examination must be retaken).

Mata Kuliah Wajib BKU (Bidang Kajian Utama) (Compulsory Courses in the Main Field of Study)

  • DIM 5107 Fisika Material dan Nanosains Nanoteknologi  3(3-0) (BKU Fisika Material) (Materials Physics and Nanoscience Nanotechnology)

In the introductory part of this course, students learn about the entire spectrum of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It covers the introduction, terminology, historical perspective of the field of science, its unique and highly distinct properties, advancements in various synthesis, consolidation and characterization techniques, applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as new materials and technologies. Students also study the size effects on material properties, nanoparticle synthesis, characterization of nanostructured materials, quantum dots, quantum wires, carbon nanotubes, and nanocomposites.

  • DIM 5108 Sintesis Anorganik 3(3-0) (BKU Material Anorganik ) (Inorganic Synthesis)

This course covers inorganic synthesis techniques, including low-temperature synthesis techniques, high-temperature material synthesis techniques, hydrothermal/solvothermal techniques, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), microwave techniques, sol-gel techniques, coprecipitation techniques, sonochemistry techniques, and vapor phase intercalation techniques in the synthesis of inorganic solid materials. In each synthesis technique, different types of synthesized materials and their properties will be introduced.

  • DIM 5109 Rekayasa Jaringan dan Implan 3(3-0) (BKU Biomaterial)  (Tissue and Implant Engineering)

This course covers materials used for tissue engineering and implants, primarily in the field of healthcare. These materials include hydroxyapatite-based materials, chitin, chitosan, cellulose, gelatin, collagen, polymers, and inorganic materials based on ceramics. The course will discuss the design, synthesis, and development of these implant materials.

Mata Kuliah Pilihan (Elective Courses)

BKU Fisika Material (Main Field of Physics Materials)

  • DIM 6103 Material Elektronik 3(3-0)  (Electronic Materials)

This course provides students with knowledge of advanced topics in electronic materials knowledge including phenomena, functionality and applications as well as how to synthesize and measure their properties. Fundamentals of photonic materials properties and characteristics; Methodology of electronic materials manufacturing; Characterization of electronic materials; Nano structure of electronic materials; Liquid Crystals, Display and Laser Materials; Nonlinear Optical Materials; Light-Emitting Diodes, Lithium Batteries and Polymer Devices.

  • DIM 5210 Material Magnetik 3(3-0)  (Magnetic Materials)

This course provides students with knowledge of advanced topics in the knowledge of magnetic materials which include phenomena, functionality and applications as well as ways of synthesizing and measuring their properties. Fundamentals of properties and characteristics of magnetic materials; Methodology of making magnetic materials; Characterization of magnetic materials; Nano structure of magnetic materials; Basic basis of magnetic materials; Dynamics of magnetization; Spintronics and its applications; Magnetic data technology; Magnetic materials and applications; Magnetic modeling and simulation; Magnetic materials and medical applications.

  • DIM 6104 Semikonduktor dan Paduannya 3(3-0) (Semiconductors and Alloys)

This course reviews the properties of semiconductors, especially for the application of solar cells to support renewable energy. The properties, characteristics and synthesis of semiconductors and their alloys will be reviewed based on silica, titanium oxide, germanium, and gallium. The working principle of solar cells with semiconductors with PN-Junction type will be reviewed in detail in this lecture.

  • DIM 5211 Material Polimer 3(3-0)  (Polymer Material)

This course provides students with knowledge of the concepts of thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, polymer crystals, defects in polymers, factors affecting the mechanical properties of semicrystalline polymers, elastomer deformation, glass transition, current topics related to polymer materials and their devices, the development of polymer utilization in many devices, properties/characteristics of polymer materials and their advantages, methods of making imprinted molecule-based polymers, imprinted ions, their characterization, and their applications in many fields: electronics, environment, and health.

  • DIM 6105 Material Film Tipis 3(3-0) (Thin Film Materials)

This course studies the basic principles of sensors that use thin film materials as materials. Basic materials of thin film materials such as organic materials, inorganic materials, metals and metal mixtures will be introduced for the synthesis of thin film materials. The optical and electrical properties of thin film materials will be studied including semiconductor thin film material growth techniques.

  • DIM 5212 Material Fotonik 3(3-0)  (Photonic Materials)

This course studies the basic concepts of light and matter, the structure of solids and the band energy of solids described based on Maxwell’s equations and the Fermi-Dirac distribution function. The discussion continues with the synthesis, properties, and fabrication of photonic materials for the benefit of information and digital technology.

  • DIM 6106 Komputasi Material 3(3-0) (Materials Computing)

This course studies the basics of quantum mechanics in single-body problems, many-particle problems, and approaches in quantum mechanics with variational methods, disturbance methods, and semi-classical WKB methods. Electronic structure computation methods include Hartree-Fock, tight-binding method, and Thomas Fermi method, density functional theory (DFT) method and CarParinello molecular dynamic method followed by dynamic mean field computation for solving material structures.

  • DIM 5213 Material Komposit 3(3-0) (Composite Materials)

This course introduces types of thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials with hybrid base materials to obtain strong and flexible composites for various purposes. The concept of composite material formation based on solid-solid, and solid-liquid reactions to obtain thermoplastic and thermoset composites with phase diagrams.

BKU Material Anorganik

  • DIM 6107 Kristal Ionik 3(3-0)  (Ionic crystal)

This course studies the classification of ionic crystals, the formation of ionic crystals based on the Born-Haber cycle and calculations based on the Born Mayer equation and Kapustinski equation for the formation of ionic crystals. Paremeters that affect the calculation results will be reviewed such as solubility and melting point. Finally, the formation of ionic crystal nanostructures from supramolecular anions and cations will be discussed.

  • DIM 5214 Material Fuel Cell 3(3-0)  (Fuel Cell Materials)

This course studies the concept of oxidation-reduction in fuel cells and several types of fuel cells developed such as PEMFC (proton exchange membrane fuel cell), AFC (alkaline fuel cell), SOFC, (solid oxide fuel cell) and DMFC (direct methanol fuel cell). The operating conditions of each and optimization of reaction, pressure, and temperature for fuel cell efficiency.

  • DIM 6108 Material Berlapis dan Berpori 3(3-0) (Layered and Porous Materials)

This course explains the structure of porous and layered materials. Classification of natural porous materials and their characteristic properties including layered materials. Synthesis of layered and porous materials namely zeolite and double-layer hydroxy which includes synthesis techniques, reaction conditions, basic materials and main characterization techniques. Applications of zeolite and hydroxy double layers are also explained in various sectors of industry and life.

  • DIM 5215 Mineralogi 3(3-0)  (Mineralogy)

This course will study the physical, chemical, optical and mechanical properties of natural minerals. The formation process of earth rocks and the classification of earth rocks will be reviewed in detail with restrictions on silicate and non-silicate minerals as the main framework in distinguishing mineral structures. The geological path of the earth’s rocks will be traced and radioisotope techniques will be introduced for the determination of rocks on earth.

  • DIM 6109 Material Penyimpan Hidrogen 3(3-0)  (Hydrogen Storage Materials)

This course studies some potential organic-inorganic hybrid materials as candidates for hydrogen storage materials with high capacity such as MOF (metal organic framework). MOF synthesis, basic materials and building blocks, as well as synthesis optimization will be thoroughly reviewed. At the end of the lecture, other candidate materials such as synthesized zeolite and clay group materials will be introduced.

  • DIM 5216 Campuran dan Oksida 3(3-0) (Mixtures and Oxides)

This course describes oxides and their classification, namely metal oxides, non-metal oxides, oxide synthesis and mixtures. Properties and characteristics of oxides and Zintl mixtures as well as oxides and mixtures for magnetic and photonic material applications. Nanotechnology in the synthesis of oxides and mixtures for various applications in various sectors of life.

  • DIM 6110 Komposit dan Keramik 3(3-0) (Composites and Ceramics)

This course will introduce general composite materials and their classification including ceramics. Types of ceramics, their synthesis, and optimization will be reviewed with emphasis on the sintering process to obtain the desired ceramic surface pores. Selection of ceramic matrix and ceramic nanocomposites.

  • DIM 5217 Adsorpsi dan Fenomena Permukaan 3(3-0)  (Adsorption and Surface Phenomena)

This course discusses the process of adsorption and the caterogry of chemical and physical adsorption. Selection of adsorbents that can produce a large surface area with a stable structure. The thermodynamics and kinetics of adsorption will be discussed as parameters in determining the success of the adsorption process in both batch and column adsorption systems. Liquid-solid interfacial diffusion process will be introduced as an initial process in adsorption.

BKU Biomaterial

  • DIM 6111 Material Biofilm 3(3-0)  (Biofilm Materials)

This course studies the properties, characteristics, and classification of biofilm materials with basic materials based on carbohydrate groups, proteins in general, and DNA. Testing the basic properties of biofilm materials and their applications for human life directly. Synthesis of 3D biofilm materials and nanostructures will also be discussed in this lecture.

  • DIM 5218 Biopolimer 3(3-0)  (Biopolymers)

At the beginning of the lecture, the general characteristics of polymers will be discussed, followed by biopolymers. The advantages of developing biopolymer materials over polymers in general as well as synthesis techniques and selection of basic materials will be reviewed in detail. Further discussion will be emphasized on biopolymers from the groups of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, polyhydroxy alkanoates and their derivatives.

  • DIM 6112 Pemrosesan Biomaterial 3(3-0)  (Biomaterials Processing)

This course introduces the continuation of the tissue and implant engineering course which discusses in detail the techniques of material synthesis for tissue and implant engineering based on chemical and metallurgical phase diagrams that are biocompatible and bioactive. Basic materials for synthesis are used from natural materials such as proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

  • DIM 5219 Nanoherbal 3(3-0)  (Nanoherbal)

This course explains Indonesia’s potential in producing herbs, their utilization and processing. Extraction, synthesis and purification techniques of natural herbs and their potential testing and preparation formulations are also explained. The emphasis is on herbal products from tropical countries and a little comparison with herbs from sub-tropical countries. Further development is emphasized on the application of nanotechnology in herbal preparations which includes preparation, topical preparation, and characteristics of nanoherbal produced for medical treatment.

  • DIM 6113 Material Produk Laut 3(3-0)  (Marine Product Materials)

This course studies the types of marine product materials such as seaweed biomaterials, shellfish biomaterials, shrimp biomaterials, fish biomaterials, squid and octopus biomaterials, as well as the fabrication of these biomaterials into biocompatibility materials to be applied in the medical treatment and real life.

  • DIM 5220 Material Pangan 3(3-0)  (Food Materials)

This course material explains the basics of food materials and the types of materials used in food packaging. Food materials reviewed are classification, basic materials and characteristics of food materials for food packaging. This lecture also introduces the synthesis of food materials in general including biofilm materials and biodegradable materials including edible materials. At the end of the meeting, the role of nanotechnology in the development of food materials will be reviewed.

  • DIM 6114 Konversi Biomassa 3(3-0)  (Biomass Conversion)

This course explains the principles, applications and technology of biomass conversion. At the beginning of the lecture, the principles of biomass conversion and the selection of biomass and biomass conversion reaction conditions will be explained. The principle of green chemistry will be explained in biomass conversion including atomic efficiency calculation. The latest technology and utilization of nanocatalysts will be discussed for biomass conversion efficiency. The lecture will also discuss biotechnology in biomass conversion.

  • DIM 5221 Analisis Biomaterial 3(3-0)  (Biomaterials Analysis)

This course is a continuation of the material analysis and spectroscopy course with an emphasis on biomaterials. Analysis is emphasized on the determination of molecular weights, physical analysis, and analysis using mass spectroscopy with soft and hard ionization techniques. The methods introduced are EI (electron ionization), FAB (fast atomic bombardment), CI, (chemical ionization) APCI (atmospheric pressure chemical ionization), ESI (electrospray ionization), DESI (desorption electronspray ionization), MALDI (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization), and TOF (time-of-flight).