CHIM0637-3 : Chemistry of materials

Study Programmes 2016-2017

CHIM0637-3

Chemistry of materials, Inorganic materials

Duration :

20h Th

Number of credits :

Master in chemistry (120 ECTS)		2
Master in chemistry (60 ECTS)		2
Specialised master in nanotechnology		2

Lecturer :

Bénédicte Vertruyen

Language(s) of instruction :

English language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

- introduction to mechanical properties
- shaping techniques (for bulk objects and coatings)
- major inorganic materials: glass, cement, steel

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

- The students will master basic knowledge necessary to get access to more advanced textbooks or literature related to inorganic materials.
- The students will have a first experience of "self-learning" from extended sources (as opposed to course material summarized by the teacher).

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry and crystallography

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Combination of lectures, required reading and exercises/discussion questions. Visit(s) to academic or industrial lab(s) will be organized to illustrate the course material.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

- Approx. 14 hours face-to-face (lectures + exercises in small groups)
- Required reading at home before attending the class