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This course will introduce students to the atomic origins of magnetism in real materials, with an emphasis on applications across a wide variety of fields. Beginning with a review of the quantum mechanical and chemical considerations that drive magnetic order, we will then explore how existing theoretical models can be used to describe unusual and often useful forms of magnetism. The latter half of the course will focus on the ways in which magnetic materials are commonly synthesized and characterized, and their importance in various electronic and medical applications. Finally, we will discuss recent advancements in the field, as well as the promise of such materials in the development of novel technologies.