Duration
25h Th
Number of credits
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 will be divided in 5 chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnologies (Prof. A.-S. Duwez)
Chapter 2 : SPM techniques for imaging
Chapter 3 : Force spectroscopy with AFM
Chapter 4 : Force Spectroscopy with Optical Tweezers
Chapter 5 : Ongoing research & literature discussion
A litterature survey on a recent research field will be asked for and will be complemented by a presentation by the student (chapter 5).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course is an introduction to nanotechnology and single-molecule characterization techniques. We will show the impact of single-molecule approaches for the comprehension of biochemical processes and for the fundamental description of functional synthetic molecules. This course is given in English.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basis in physical chemistry and organic chemistry.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures and problem-based learning
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Further information:
Blended learning
Further information:
Face-to-face. If necessary, some lectures can be given online.
Organization:
The course is often followed by students from different sections. The schedule will thus be discussed at the end of September to avoid any schedule conflits.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Copy of the slides is available on e-Campus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Written work / report
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Other : Scientific paper presentation
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Prof. Anne-Sophie Duwez asduwez@uliege.be
Dr Damien Sluysmans damien.sluysmans@uliege.be