Surfaces and interfaces

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Anne-Sophie Duwez

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

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.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

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. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Good knowledge of physical-chemistry

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Problem-based learning.

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

8 sessions of 2h during which the students solve the questions (by groups). 

Recommended or required readings

Made available to the students

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

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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