Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in physics (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in physics (60 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Key-concepts of modern physical chemistry are introduced in the frame of various topics oriented towards the applications of physical chemistry in material sciences (B. Leyh, 18 hours) and biomolecular chemistry (C. Damblon, 12 hours):
- Macromolecular behaviour: from the molecular structure to phase diagrams
- Structure of biomolecules
- Spectroscopic approaches to structure elucidation of biomolecules
- Statistical physics of polymer chains and behaviour in dilute, semi-dilute and concentrated solutions
- Polymer visco-elastic behaviour
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to apply the basic ideas of physical chemistry to account for the structural and thermodynamical behaviour of matter, in particular, modern materials and biomolecules. Making the link between molecular properties and the macroscopic observations will be an important aspect in their way of thinking.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is based on the essential mathematical, physical and chemical concepts taught during the bachelor studies in physics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
There is no practical laboratory work associated with this course. Selected experimental demonstrations may be presented during the theoretical lectures.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
30 hours theoretical lectures (each lecture lasts 3 hours with break)
Recommended or required readings
Copies of slides will be made available.
Textbook (for the lectures taught by B. Leyh):
Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules, G. Patterson, CRC Press (2007)
Assessment methods and criteria
The theoretical competences are assessed during an oral (B. Leyh) and a written (C. Damblon) examination. The students may consult their lecture notes/reference textbook during these assessments.
To obtain a grade of at least 8/20, it is required to reach at least 8/20 in both parts of the course.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Christian Damblon
Department of Chemistry, Building B6c
4000 Liège 1 (Sart Tilman)
Phone: +32 (0)4 3663788
e-mail: C.Damblon@uliege.be
Bernard Leyh
Department of Chemistry, Building B6c (office R77)
4000 Liège 1 (Sart Tilman)
Phone : +32 (0)4 3663425
e-mail : Bernard.Leyh@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Partim B. Leyh: the actual oral course was completed before confinement. It was then planned that the students would give seminars. These are organized by videoconference.
Partim C.Damblon: The lecture will be given by videoconference (LifeSize). PPT presentations will be made available to students before the oral lesson.
Assessment subjects
Partim B. Leyh: Chapters 1 to 4, open book examination
Partim C.Damblon:The topics assessed will correspond to what will be seen in the PPT presentations.
Assessment methods
Partim B. Leyh: Open book oral exam by videoconference (Lifesize), 2 questions, 60 minutes maximum per student (30 minutes preparation, 30 minutes presentation).
Partim C.Damblon: The assessment will consist of a report summarizing a scientific article.
This individual report will be produced at home.
Contacts
Bernard.Leyh@uliege.be
C.Damblon@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
There are no students concerned by an evaluation for this course during the August-September 2020 session.