PCC-20806 Soft Matter
Course
Credits 6.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
Lecture | 24 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Practical | 80 |
Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. ir. J van der Gucht |
dr. ir. JM Kleijn | |
Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. ir. J van der Gucht |
dr. ir. JM Kleijn | |
prof. dr. ir. FAM Leermakers | |
DW Brake | |
Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. J van der Gucht |
Language of instruction:
Dutch and/or English
Assumed knowledge on:
PCC-22306 Driving Forces in Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
Continuation courses:
PCC-31806 Advanced Soft Matter .
Contents:
This is an introductory course on soft matter. The following topics are treated: thermal motion and molecular forces, surface forces, particles, polymers, self-assembly, phase behavior, dispersion, stability and rheology.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- define the concepts of soft matter 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 soft matter 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 soft matter, with use of a formula compendium;
- carry out experiments on soft matter 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 (compulsory);
- 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 six years.
Literature:
Syllabus Soft Matter (available in the WUR-shop).
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | BML | Molecular Life Sciences | BSc | 5MO | |
Restricted Optional for: | BBT | Biotechnology | BSc | 5MO |