Duration
50h Th
Number of credits
| Master in chemistry (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in chemistry (60 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course structure is organized in 3 sections focusing on polymers, metals and ceramics. Transversal themes such as manufacture/shaping techniques or mechanical properties are encountered in all three sections, with more or less details.
Table of contents:
1. Polymers : Macromolecules in solution - Macromolecules at the solid state
- Controlled/living synthesis of macromolecules
2. Metallic materials : Mechanical properties of metals and alloys - Shaping techniques
3. Other inorganic materials : Shaping of ceramics - Cement and floating glass - Mechanical properties of ceramics, concrete and glass
Depending on time constraints, a very brief introduction to composite materials might be included.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Polymer materials
- Mastering the basic concepts of the recent methods of controlled polymerizations allowing to suggest and discuss synthetic pathways for complex macromolecules (copolymers), including the knowledge of their advantages and limitations and the new materials that can be achieved.
- Mastering of the molecular mass determination techniques based on the understanding of the behavior of macromolecules in solution
- Understanding of the behavior of a polymer material at the solid state, in function of the temperature, exploitation of experimental data to select a material for a given application
Metals and other inorganic materials:
- The students will master basic knowledge necessary to access more advanced textbooks or literature related to the different classes of materials.
- In addition to the usual "knowledge-based" objectives, the course aims at developping more general skills, such as analysis of graphics, problem solving, "self-learning" from extended sources (as opposed to course material summarized by the teacher),...
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
- Basic course in macromolecular chemistry, such as Prof. C. Jérôme's to 3rd year Bachelor students - Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry and crystallography - English competencies: B2 (listening), B2-C1 (reading) If in doubt, contact Prof. Jerome and Vertruyen to inquire
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Section on polymers (Prof. Jerome) :
- lectures on general concepts
- exploitation of experimental data based on problems solving
- exploitation of the scientific literature in individual work on a specific topic
Sections on metals and ceramics (Prof. Vertruyen) :
Combination of lectures, required reading and exercises/discussion questions. A visit to a mechanical testing lab will be scheduled (to be confirmed) to illustrate the course material.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face (lectures,exercises in small groups)
+ Individual work (including required reading at home before attending a class)
Recommended or required readings
copy of slides + required reading material
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam (one half-day during January session)
Passing this course requires both an average mark of at least 10/20 AND at least 8/20 in each of the 2 sections (polymers and metals/inorganics)
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Classes will take place on Monday mornings (Prof. Vertruyen) and Tuesday afternoons (Prof. Jérôme) during the 1st quadrimester.
Contacts
Prof. Christine JEROME
CERM, Institut de Chimie, Bât. B6, Sart-Tilman, 4000 Liege Tél. : 04/366.34.91 (sec.: 92) E-mail : C.Jerome@uliege.be
Prof. Benedicte VERTRUYEN
GREENMAT, Chemistry Institute B6a (1st floor)
Contact : preferably by e-mail (b.vertruyen.at.uliege.be); by phone (04/366.34.52)
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
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