4 ECTS credits
110 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4016477ENR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een verdiepend master niveau.
There are two parts in the lecture sessions: surface analysis methods by Prof. Tom Hauffman, and Surface treatments by Prof. Iris De Graeve.
In the surface analysis part the interaction between primary excitation beams (photon, electron, ion) and the material is explained and many state-of-the-art surface analysis techniques are described and illustrated. In addition, the principle of local probe methods such as Atomic Force Microscopy is explained. During the practical part of this course the students become more familiar with some of these methods.
In the part about surface treatments it is explained to the student how specific surface properties can be obtained. Surface processing can involve processes in which only the surface morphology (polishing, etching) is changed as well as (electro)chemical processes, converting / covering the surface into / with a different chemical layer which can be inorganic, organic, metallic or have a hybrid chemistry. The mechanisms of these processes are discussed in detail, and many processes are illustrated based on real case studies form industrial research. Also some processes are discussed in detail in relation to the reactor used.
In the practical part of this course a research project is defined. The students work in groups of about 4 students on a topic in a real ongoing research project. The groups are supervised by the PhD or postdoc researchers. The research is presented in a journal paper.
Slides are used during the lectures and uploaded on the learning platform; research papers and scientific text books are additionally listed for extended background reading.
In the formation of the BRUFACE Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering this course can be considered as a class where the student is using the knowledge of other courses about metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, physics, chemistry, reactor technology, nano technology but this time focused on surface technology. The student has to consider also environmental issues of the selected surface processing. Furthermore, many case studies from industrial research projects are discussed, giving the student a flavor of combined academic - industrial R&D. In the part about surface analysis the student also learns about reliable quantification of obtained data. The course is followed by students of different native tongue (VUB, ULB and many international students following the BRUFACE program) and is given in English. As such, it contributes to the development of the communication and language skills of the students. Also these students need to work together as a team for the practical project, aiming at enhancing their social and team skills, as well as skills in research planning and research ability that allows the research questions to be addressed in an efficient way considering the limits of time and availability of research equipment.
This course contributes to the following learning outcomes:
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives.
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
MA_1 exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
MA_17 an integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
MA_18 insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can
MA_6 correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
MA_7 present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
MA_8 collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has
MA_12 a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
MA_16 an attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Mondeling bepaalt 70% van het eindcijfer
WPO Groepswerk bepaalt 30% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Mondeling dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Binnen de categorie WPO Groepswerk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
The final score of the course consists of the exam score for 70 % and the practical score for 30 %. The exam is with the two professors and the exam score is the average of the two scores with the two professors; to pass this course, the average of the exam score has to be at least 10/20 and on both exam parts the student needs to score at least 7/20. The practical work is a group work, that receives a combined score (accounting for 30 % of the final score) based on the individual student contribution and the group score for the paper.
Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en materialen: profiel procestechnologie
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en materialen: profiel materialen
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: biomedische ingenieurstechnieken: Standaard traject
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Startplan (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Radiation Physics (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Biomechanics and Biomaterials (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Sensors and Medical Devices (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Neuro-Engineering (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject (NIEUW) (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Artificial intelligence and Digital Health (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Materials (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)