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| CHIM0202-2 | Physical chemistry
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Holder(s) : | Christian Damblon, Bernard Leyh |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | Key-concepts of modern physical chemistry are introduced in the frame of various topics oriented towards the applications of physical chemistry in material sciences (B. Leyh, 20 hours) and biomolecular chemistry (C. Damblon, 10 hours):
- Macromolecular behaviour: from the molecular structure to phase diagrams
- Structure of biomolecules
- Spectroscopic approaches to structure elucidation of biomolecules
- Statistical physics of polymer chains and behaviour in dilute, semi-dilute and concentrated solutions
- Polymer visco-elastic behaviour
- Structure and properties of polyelectrolytes |
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| Course objective : | At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to apply the basic ideas of physical chemistry to account for the structural and thermodynamical behaviour of matter, in particular, modern materials and biomolecules. Making the link between molecular properties and the macroscopic observations will be an important aspect in their way of thinking. |
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| Prerequisites : | The course is based on the essential mathematical, physical and chemical concepts taught during the bachelor studies in physics. |
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| Workshops : | There is no practical laboratory work associated with this course. Selected experimental demonstrations may be presented during the theoretical lectures. |
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| Organization : | 30 hours theoretical lectures (each lecture lasts 2.5 hours with break) |
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| Written notes : | Copies of slides will be made available.
Textbook (for the lectures taught by B. Leyh):
Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules, G. Patterson, CRC Press (2007) |
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| Assessment : | The theoretical competences are assessed during an oral (B. Leyh) and a written (C. Damblon) examination. The students may consult their lecture notes/reference textbook during these assessments. Both exams are organized during the same half-day. |
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| Contacts : | Christian Damblon
Department of Chemistry, Building B6c
4000 Liège 1 (Sart Tilman)
Phone: +32 (0)4 3663788
e-mail: C.Damblon@ulg.ac.be
Bernard Leyh
Department of Chemistry, Building B6c (office R77)
4000 Liège 1 (Sart Tilman)
Phone : +32 (0)4 3663425
e-mail : Bernard.Leyh@ulg.ac.be |
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