2020-2021 / CHIM0654-1

Molecular devices and molecular machines

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

 Specialised master in nanotechnology2 crédits 

Lecturer

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course discuss on natural biological machines and motors: definition, main types, operating principle. It describes a few examples of synthetic molecular machines, their operating principle and their performances. Finally a few examples of devices made from these machines and able to perform work and specific tasks are described

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). Preparation of an oral presentation. Development of deductive skills. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Good knowledge in physical chemistry

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

A few introductory lectures about basic concepts.Problem-based learning (with scientific papers)

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

introductive course and personal work

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Made available to the students + scientific papers

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Oral presentation of the work

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