Here is a presentation of second and third cycle courses given for IFM's doctoral students.
As a rule of thumb, you register for a course via link in the syllabus. If link for registration is missing in the syllabus, email the course responsible.
Any questions about the courses are best answered by the course responsible.
The list below contains all the courses given at IFM, please check if the course you are interested in is given VT (Spring term) or HT (Autumn term), or both.
Information about rutines and processes for PhD students at IFM can be found at the intranet.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFM05.
Course Introduction and Seminar 1: Monday 9th September 15.15-17.00. Room HOLKEN (Biology Department)
Read chapter 3 from the book, write a short synopsis addressing the “Questions for reflection” section and submit via LISAM (Assignment 1) before the Seminar.
Seminar 2: Monday 23rd September 15.15-17.00. Room HOLKEN (Biology Department)
Read chapter 4 from the book, write a short synopsis addressing the “Questions for reflection” section and submit via LISAM (Assignment 2) before the Seminar.
Lecture: Monday 7th October 15.15-17.00. Room HOLKEN (Biology Department)
Lecture on Alternative Conceptions and information on the final course assignment (Assignment 4).
Seminar 3: Monday 4th November 15.15-17.00. Room HOLKEN (Biology Department)
Read chapter 5 from the book, write a short synopsis addressing the “Questions for reflection” section and submit via LISAM (Assignment 3) before the Seminar.
Final Course Seminar 9th December 13.15-17.00. Room HOLKEN (Biology Department).
Write your alternative conceptions assignment (Assignment 4) and prepare an oral presentation from it. The oral presentation (10 min plus questions) should briefly summarized the alternative conception and the way you plan to address it. Submit your assignment via LISAM before the date for the Final Course Seminar.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FTFK01.
Complosory course for teaching assistants.
For teaching assistants (amanuenses), participation in this seminar series is mandatory.
For PhD students involved in teaching, it is mandatory to either attend this seminar series or
complete another course covering equivalent content.
As part of Linköping University’s ongoing work with quality assurance in education, this seminar
series offers an essential introduction to equal opportunities in the academic setting.
The series focuses on the university’s expectations on how you as a teacher should conduct
yourself in your interactions with students, and clarify what Swedish law says about equal
opportunities
By participating, you will get the chance to reflect on your role as a teacher and thereby
gain a better understanding of your role and responsibilities in fostering an inclusive and
respectful learning environment.
The seminar series is composed of one introductory lecture, two seminars, and one homework
exercises
Directly to jesper.jacobsson@liu.se
The course will be given in English unless only Swedish speakers are present.
After passing the seminar series everyone a certificate is issued.
Teaching assistants (amanuenses) are also given 1000 sek.
PhD students are also given 10 hours of teaching or departmental service
(institutionstjänstgöring).
Below is the preliminary schema for autumn 2025
Lecture 1 Wednesday 12/11-25 at 15:00-17:00 Laplace - N323 - Fysikhuset
Seminar 1 Wednesday 19/11-25 at 15:00-17:00 Laplace - N323 - Fysikhuset
Seminar 2 Wednesday 10/12-25 at 15:00-17:00 Laplace - N323 - Fysikhuset
Course materials are available in both English and Swedish here https://liuonline.sharepoint.com/sites/student-tekfak/SitePages/Genuskurs-f%C3%B6r-kursassistenter.aspx.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFM06.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFMA6.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFMB0.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FITN05.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFM46.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://studieinfo.liu.se/en/kurs/TFYB01.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://studieinfo.liu.se/en/kurs/TFYB02.
The aim of the course is to give doctoral students in various chemistry disciplines the opportunity to place their own science in a broader perspective and to discuss science from a chemical field that is more distant from their own research questions.
The course is conducted in the form of a doctoral seminar series, held in connection with the chemistry division's regular seminar series, and through participation in mid-term seminars and dissertation defenses within the division.
A preparatory discussion forum is also included, where doctoral students meet and learn about each other's methods.
The course is conducted as a seminar series integrated into the chemistry division’s research seminar series, with approximately eight seminars per year. Doctoral students take turns giving a presentation in the first part of each seminar, and in the second part of the seminar features a presentation by a senior researcher. The goal is for the two presentations to come from different areas or research groups within the chemistry division.
The material presented can be an introduction to a project about to start, preliminary data from ongoing work, or a completed article. The doctoral student may also present a procedure or technique. Doctoral students are expected to ask questions to both senior and junior presenters.
Before the seminar, the presenting doctoral student gathers the other course participants and gives a short (approx. 15 min) introduction to the main method used in the presentation.
Examination is conducted through active participation in 75% of the chemistry division's seminars, including preparatory discussion forums, as well as attendance at 50% of dissertations and mid-term seminars within the division.
The doctoral student must also give a presentation at the chemistry seminar on at least two occasions. At the preparatory discussion forum, a short record is kept with the topic title and attendance list by the presenting doctoral student, which is then submitted to the examiner.
If 75% attendance is not achieved due to valid reasons such as illness, conference travel, teaching obligations, or other circumstances deemed equivalent by the examiner, there is an opportunity to complete a compensatory written assignment.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FTFK01.
Day 1:1 2025-01-21 10:00-16:00
Day 1:2 2025-01-22 10:00-16:00
Day 1:3
(PhD students sign up for one of the time slots) 2025-05-21 9:00-12:00
13:00-16:00
2025-05-22 9:00-12:00
13:00-16:00
Module 2 (teacher: Ola Leifler)
Day 2:1 2025-02-06 09:00-16:00
Day 2:2 2025-02-27 09:00-16:00
Module 3 (teacher: Ericka Johnson)
Day 3:1 2025-03-10 9:15-16:00
Day 3:2 2025-03-11 9:15-16:00
Module 4 (teacher: Elin Palm)
Day 4:1 2025-04-03 10:15-12:00
13:15-15:00
Day 4:2 2025-04-10 10:15-12:00
13:15-15:00
Day 4:3 2025-04-24 10:15-12:00
13:15-15:00
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFMB1.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFMA9.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FIFM81.
This course is intended for Masters and PhD students in the area of material science, semiconductor materials and devices. The aim of this course is to give an introduction of
different wide bandgap semiconductor materials (SiC, GaN, AlN, Ga2O3, diamond etc…) suitable for high power electronic devices, challenges in material growth technologies,
different device structures and applications.
The course will be given in the form of lectures/seminars, one per week. Exam will be in the form of home assignments and project seminars (total number of seminars depend on the number of students). Final assessment will be made on the base of home assignments and project seminars.
For course description, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FITN32.
For course desciption, syllabus and literature, please see course page at https://studieinfo.liu.se/en/kurs/TFYB11.
The aim of the course is to give doctoral students in various chemistry disciplines the opportunity to place their own science in a broader perspective and to discuss science from a chemical field that is more distant from their own research questions.
The course is conducted in the form of a doctoral seminar series, held in connection with the chemistry division's regular seminar series, and through participation in mid-term seminars and dissertation defenses within the division.
A preparatory discussion forum is also included, where doctoral students meet and learn about each other's methods.
The course is conducted as a seminar series integrated into the chemistry division’s research seminar series, with approximately eight seminars per year. Doctoral students take turns giving a presentation in the first part of each seminar, and in the second part of the seminar features a presentation by a senior researcher. The goal is for the two presentations to come from different areas or research groups within the chemistry division.
The material presented can be an introduction to a project about to start, preliminary data from ongoing work, or a completed article. The doctoral student may also present a procedure or technique. Doctoral students are expected to ask questions to both senior and junior presenters.
Before the seminar, the presenting doctoral student gathers the other course participants and gives a short (approx. 15 min) introduction to the main method used in the presentation.
Examination is conducted through active participation in 75% of the chemistry division's seminars, including preparatory discussion forums, as well as attendance at 50% of dissertations and mid-term seminars within the division.
The doctoral student must also give a presentation at the chemistry seminar on at least two occasions. At the preparatory discussion forum, a short record is kept with the topic title and attendance list by the presenting doctoral student, which is then submitted to the examiner.
If 75% attendance is not achieved due to valid reasons such as illness, conference travel, teaching obligations, or other circumstances deemed equivalent by the examiner, there is an opportunity to complete a compensatory written assignment.