About this course

  • Principles for electrochemical energy conversion and thermodynamics
  • Electromotive force and capacitance
  • Electrode materials
  • Electrode reactions
  • Choice of commercially available systems

Learning outcome

The course is aimed at giving competence in principles and technology for electrochemical conversion of energy.

  • Learning activities

    The lectures will cover the main topics, ideas, theories, methods and approximations used in fuel cell and batteries.

  • Teaching support

    The course responsible will be available at request

  • Syllabus

    Curriculum will be given in sufficient time before examination.

  • Prerequisites

    KJM100, FYS253, FYS254, FYS272, MATH111/MATH121, MATH112/MATH122, MATH113/MATH123

  • Recommended prerequisites

    KJM120

  • Assessment method

    Final written examination, 3.5, hours. Grading will be A til F.

    Written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddel: B1 Calculator handed out, no other aids

  • About use of AI

  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidate's exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.

  • Teaching hours

    Engelsk: 2x2 hours per week. Colloquia with TA 1x2 hs per week.

  • Reduction of credits

    FYS371 - 1 sp reduction

    FYS474 - 10 sp reduction

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science