2018-2019 / CHIM0637-3

Chemistry of materials, Inorganic materials

Duration

20h Th

Number of credits

 Specialised master in nanotechnology2 crédits 

Lecturer

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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

Recommended or required readings

copy of slides + required reading material

Assessment methods and criteria

written exam (theory + exercises)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The lectures are organised during the first quadrimester.

Contacts

Prof. Benedicte VERTRUYEN GREENMAT, Chemistry Institute B6a (1st floor)
Contact : preferably by e-mail (b.vertruyen.at.ulg.ac.be) by phone (04/366.34.52)