CHIM9256-1 : Advanced solid state chemistry

Study Programmes 2016-2017

CHIM9256-1

Advanced solid state chemistry

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Master in chemistry (120 ECTS) (FAME)		4
Master in physics (120 ECTS) (FAME)		4

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 :

As a sequel to the introductory courses of Master 1, this course will consist in the analysis and discussion of papers from the recent literature. If necessary, more conventional lectures on specific topics will be organised. The course may be illustrated by a short lab project.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

At the end of the course, the students will be able
- to propose experimental procedures for solid state synthesis by common methods
- to use their background knowledge to develop further knowledge by reading review papers

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

introductory courses in inorganic and solid state chemistry

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

- theoretical course
- analysis of literature papers
- (possibly) short lab project

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

part face-to-face lectures and discussion, part work at home (required reading,...)