2017-2018 / CHIM9266-1

Characterization of nanostructures by scanning probe techniques

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

 Master in chemistry (120 ECTS) (FAME - Erasmus mundus)2 crédits 
 Master in physics (120 ECTS) (FAME - Erasmus mundus)2 crédits 
 Specialised master in nanotechnology2 crédits 

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

The course will discuss tools derived from SPM techniques to characterize and manipulate nanoobjetcs and molecules (especially AFM: imaging and single molecule force spectroscopy)

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Acquisition of a good basic knowledge of advances SPM techniques.
Learning independence. Search for information. Acquisition of questioning mind. Time management. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Good knowledge in physical chemistry and surface science

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Problem-based learning

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

2h sessions during which students solve the problems/questions

Recommended or required readings

Slides made available. References given in the slides.
 

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Professor A.-S. Duwez Département de Chimie, Bât. B6a - 4000 Liège 1 (Sart-Tilman) Tél. : 04/3663482 - e-mail : asduwez@ulg.ac.be