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2025-2026 / PHYS0975-1

Introduction to soft matter and complex systems

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in physics, research focus5 crédits 
 Master in physics, teaching focus (Réinscription uniquement, pas de nouvelle inscription)5 crédits 
 Master in physics, professional focus in medical radiophysics5 crédits 
 Master of education, Section 4: Physics5 crédits 
 Advanced Master in Nanotechnologies5 crédits 

Lecturer

Nicolas Vandewalle

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This lecture gives an overview of soft matter from rheology to complex fluids and active matter. 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

This lecture constitutes the first step towards other lectures in the field such as non-linear physics or active matter. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

bachelor in physics

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

 - 

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

Face-to-face course

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Further information:

Exam is based on a presentation of the student over a chosen chapter. 

Work placement(s)

 - 

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Nicolas Vandewalle, Full Professor
04/366.3703
nvandewalle@uliege.be

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