PCC-20806 Colloid Science
Course
Credits 6.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
Lectures | 24 |
Practical intensively supervised | 80 |
Self-study |
Language of instruction:
English
Assumed knowledge on:
(Introductory) Thermodynamics: FPH-10803 or PCC-21802 Introductory Thermodynamics or PCC-22306 Driving Forces in Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
Continuation courses:
Advanced Soft Matter PCC-31806.
Contents:
This is an introductory course on colloid science. The following topics are treated: thermal motion and molecular forces, surface forces, particles, polymers, self-assembly, phase behaviour, dispersion, stability and rheology.
Learning outcomes:
- define the concepts of colloid science as presented in the course text and lectures, and understand the quantitative expression of these concepts in terms of formulas (main concepts: colloidal interaction forces, colloidal stability, self-assembly, viscosity and visco-elasticity of colloidal systems);
- recognize concepts of colloid science in concrete practical cases, and discuss their application, both qualitatively and quantitatively, to such cases;
- handle the formulas in the course text in mathematically correct ways, and use them to calculate physical quantities, with due attention to units and dimensions;
- solve theoretical problems dealing with the various applications of colloids science, with use of a formula compendium;
- carry out experiments on colloidal phenomena in model systems following a given protocol, write a short laboratory report on such experiments, with a critical discussion of experimental findings, and a quantitative analysis using the concepts and formulas presented in the course text and lectures.
Activities:
- lectures;
- laboratory work;
- tutorials and self-study.
Examination:
The examination is based on:
- a written exam with open questions (67%, minimum mark 5.5);
- the quality of practical work (33%, minimum mark 5.5).
Interim marks are valid for three years.
Literature:
To be announced.
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory for: | BML | Molecular Life Sciences | BSc | 5AF | |
Restricted Optional for: | BBT | Biotechnology | BSc | 5AF | |
MBT | Biotechnology | MSc | D: Process Technology | 5AF |