MSE-304 / 3 crédits

Enseignant: Nakatsuka Nako

Langue: Anglais


Summary

This lecture introduces the fundamental concepts for describing, characterizing, and engineering surfaces and interfaces. Students will develop both theoretical and practical understanding of how interfacial phenomena influence surface properties and technological applications.

Content

- Surface energy, surface characterization methods
- Solid-liquid and solid-solid interfaces
- Adsorption at interfaces
- Surface chemistry
- Biological processes at surfaces
- Electronic properties of surfaces
- Thin film technologies and applications
- Biosensor fundamentals and applications

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Analyze surface properties
  • Anticipate the stability of a given interface
  • Decide what characterization techniques to use
  • Anticipate the behaviour of molecules close to the interface
  • Infer certain processes at the interface

Teaching methods

Classical classroom teaching with active learning exercise session

Assessment methods

The course is evaluated by an oral final exam during the exam session.

Resources

Bibliography

Provided in Moodle

Notes/Handbook

Detailed lecture slides will be made available during the course.

Moodle Link

Dans les plans d'études

  • Semestre: Automne
  • Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
  • Matière examinée: Surfaces and interfaces
  • Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: obligatoire

Semaine de référence

Vendredi, 13h - 15h: Cours MXG110

Vendredi, 15h - 16h: Exercice, TP MXG110

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