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| CHIM0638-1 | Surfaces and interfaces
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| Duration : | 15h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Anne-Sophie Duwez |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| Surface and interface science has changed significantly during the last 10-15 years, due to major scientific breakthroughs. For example, the invention of scanning probe microscopy allows us to look at interfaces under wet conditions with unprecedented resolution. Surface science is the basis for nanotechnology, the nanoworld being dominated by surface effects.
The course is a general introduction to surface science. It focuses on basic concepts and on understanding basic phenomena. The most common surface modification methods and techniques, as well as characterization tools, are introduced. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Learning independence. Search for information. Acquisition of questioning mind. Time management. Development of analytical ability (essential information vs details). Development of deductive skills. Development of collaborative work. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Good knowledge of physical-chemistry |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Problem-based learning. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 8 sessions of 2h during which the students solve the questions (by groups). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Made available to the students |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Professeur A.-S. Duwez
Institut de Chimie, Building. B6a - 4000 Liège 1 (Sart-Tilman)
Phone : 04/3663482 - e-mail : asduwez@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Surfaces and interfaces |
| Slides of the course |
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