Duration
25h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
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 will be divided in 7 chapters:
Chapter 1: Single-molecule perspectives in sciences
Chapter 2 : SPM techniques for imaging
Chapter 3 : Force spectroscopy with AFM
Chapter 4 : Force Spectroscopy with Optical Tweezers
Chapter 5 : Single-molecule fluorescence techniques
Chapter 6 : Nonequilibrium thermodynamics applied to single-molecule approaches
Chapter 7 : Ongoing research & literature discussion
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Good understanding of single-molecule approaches, limitations and challenges. Independence in literature comprehension and questioning of recent papers.
The course is designed as a toolbox for the students: providing basics in all chapters that are illustrated by recent examples in the literature.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Good knowledge in physical chemistry. Basic knowledge in biology and optics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Chapter 1 to 6 (15h) will be given face to face, slides will be available on eCampus.
Chapter 7 will be constructed with the student during a participating class, based on recent papers in the literature.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- Microsoft Teams
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
A recent paper is selected by the student (after approval of the teacher). The oral exam is organized individually: a short presentation of the paper (max 10 slides) followed by a discussion.
Work placement(s)
Laboratory visits on request
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
On-site 2h sessions
Contacts
Damien Sluysmans, PhD
damien.sluysmans@uliege.be
Lecturer & Research Assistant
University of Liège
NanoChem | MolSys Research Unit
Quartier Agora | Allée du Six Août 14 (B18, 0/191)
4000 Liège | Belgium
Tel. +32 4 366 3386
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