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| TECH0002-1 | Nanotechnology
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Anne‑Sophie Duwez |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Nanosciences and nanotechnologies are scientific domains which result from evolution and from the synergy of traditional sciences. They include the quantum description of materials and breakthroughs in Life Sciences. They are supported by the progress in information technology, in visualization tools and nanofabrication processes.
An increasing number of our daily use products contain components issued from nanotechnology. This rises important ethical, environmental and health related questions which must be solved prior any broad use of nanotechnology.
The course will present the grounds of nanotechnologies, the present applications and the future prospects and underlines the questions rised by their introduction in our living environment. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Basic understanding of nanotechnologies: methods, applications and limits of use. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic chemistry and physics, notions of biology |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Preparation of a seminar, visit of laboratories |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 10 lessons and the preparation and presentation of a seminar |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Reference book
Nanotechnologies, la révolution de demain
de Mark et Daniel Ratner
Campus Press Paris 2003 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination and seminar |
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Contacts :
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| De Pauw Edwin
e.depauw@ulg.ac.be |
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