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Liquids, solids, and biological matter: structure and transport mechanisms (2131)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Anitha ETHIRAJAN 
  
Co-lecturer :Prof. dr. ir. Koen VANDEWAL 
 Prof. dr. Wouter MAES 
  
Member of the teaching team :Mevrouw Essraa AHMED 
 Prof. dr. Filippo MORINI 
 Mevrouw Nora COLSON 
 dr. ir. Tom CARDEYNAELS 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 4,0
  
Period: quarter 1 (4sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Content

Course content:

-General physics: introduction

-Electric conduction in metals and semiconductors

-Transport mechanisms in electrolytes

-Interfacial phenomena at electrodes

-Mechanical properties of liquids

-Membrane potential

-Soft matter introduction

-General chemistry: introduction

-Organic chemistry: basics

-Organic chemistry: reactions/functional group interconversions part 1

-Organic chemistry: reactions/functional group interconversions part 2

-Introduction to polymer chemistry - part 1

-Introduction to polymer chemistry - part 2

Leraning goals:

* The student has insight in the structure of atoms(model ofBohr and extension towards electron orbitals) andthe various configurations ofmolecules - with special emphasis on chemical binding principles such as covalent bonds,ionic bonds, metal bonding, and van-der-Waals interactions and can apply these principles to different kinds of matter (solids, liquids, polymers, and biological molecules).

* The student can design suitable synthesis routes for organic compounds and polymers.

* The student is familiar with a selection of interdisciplinary subjects of (bio)chemistry and (bio)physics and can apply these within the context of (bio)electronics and material development.

* The student can explain transport mechanisms including electrical conduction in solids and electrolytes,heat transfer, and the transport of matter by diffusion processes (laws of Fick).

* The student can explain the concepts of surface tension, contact angles, hydrophilic/hydrophobic behavior and capillary forces in the context of capillaries and membranes in biological systems.

* The student can discuss the concepts of streaming liquids (laminar and turbulent flow),potentiometric effects (Nernst-potential) and the physiological principles of the action potential in neuronal cells.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Small group session ✔  


Evaluation

Period 1    Credits 4,00

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Oral explanation✔
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)✔
Conditions The evaluation consists of multiple parts. For all parts of the evaluation, at least a score of 8/20 must be obtained in order to pass for the course.
Consequences A student who achieves a score lower than 8/20 on one (or more) parts of the evaluation will receive a 'fail' as final result. This final result is not tolerable. A student who scores at least 8/20 for all parts of the evaluation receives as score a weighted average of the different grades. This final mark is tolerable. Eg. 8/20 + 16/20 = 12/20 (passed)
Additional information

If a student gets less than 8/20 in one of the parts, then he or she has to pass only that part in the resit exam.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory course material
 

All lecture and excersise materials will be available through Blackboard or distributed during the lecture
 

Recommended reading
  Chemistry,Allan Blackman; Steve Bottle; Siegbert Schmid; Mauro Mocerino; Uta Wille,3,John Wiley & Sons,9780730311058

Bioimpedance and Bioelectricity Basics,Sverre J. Grimnes; Orjan G. Martinsen,2,Academic Press Inc,9780123740045,Available as e-book: https://www-sciencedirect-com.bib-proxy.uhasselt.be/book/9780124114708/b ioimpedance-and-bioelectricity-basics

Chemische Sensoren: Eine Einführung für Naturwissenschaftler und Ingenieure,Peter Gründler,Springer,9783540209843,


Learning outcomes
Master of Biomedical Sciences
  •  EC 

    • 11. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can function in a multidisciplnary team and can fulfill a bridging function between the various actors in health care. The graduate knows the importance and needs of the various stakeholders within the life sciences.

  •  EC 

    • 12. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has an attitude for lifelong learning and for constantly adjusting one's own professional thinking and acting.

  •  EC 

    • 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can independently and critically perform a literature search.

  •  EC 

    • 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques within biomedical research and is able to apply these techniques, taking into account the applicable quality standards.

  •  EC 

    • BEN 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology is able to give a broad overview of the manipulation as well as use of key materials in bio-electronics and biological material in biosensors for a better diagnosis and therapy of human diseases.

  •  EC 

    • BEN 3. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology has a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to determine the (bio)chemical and physical characteristics of various materials and their applications in life sciences.

  •  EC 

    • BEN 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology has technical skills in material development, several nano- and micro fabrication methods, and a broad variety of physical, chemical and biological characterization techniques that enable interdisciplinary approaches for advanced diagnosis and therapy.

 
Master of Teaching in Health Sciences
  •  EC 

    • 5.1 The educational master is a domain expert HEALTH SCIENCES: the EM has an understanding of the construction and functioning of the human body in disease and health (at the molecular, cellular, organ and organism level).

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
1st year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology J
Master of Teaching in Health Sciences keuzetraject BMW/GEN met vakdidactiek chemie J



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