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Programs and courses 2008-2009  
    
Important notice on language
This programme is taught in English.
Admission requirements
An admission letter from the co-ordinator is required.

Direct: master of physics, physics and astronomy and engineering sciences in applied physics

With preparatory programme: master of chemistry, engineering sciences and industrial sciences
 
Full or partial exemption of the preparatory programme is possible if one passes the entry exam.
Objectives and learning outcomes
  • Thorough, specialised knowledge of physics, relevant to nanostructures.
  • Thorough understanding of and insight in experimental nanophysics and electron microscopy of nanostructures.
  • Thorough understanding of and insight in computational and theoretical nanophysics.
  • Skills and attitude to expand this knowledge.
  • Skills and attitude to apply this knowledge.
  • Understanding the relations between materials structure, properties, synthesis and behaviour of metals, ceramic materials, polymers, composites and electronic materials.
  • Understanding and analyzing the relationship between material structure and physical, chemical and mechanical properties in selection of analysis, development and selection of materials and in system design.·
  • Applying the relation between the structure of materials and the chemical, physical and mechanical properties in analysis, development and selection of materials and in system design.·
  • Effective and efficient functioning in problem solving in the area of nanophysics, including problem defining and analyzing.
  • Coordination of a project team, charged to solve a problem in nanophysics, within a strict time, economic and spatial framework.·
  • Coaching a multidisciplinary team, with the purpose of solving a scientific/technological problem of nanophysics.·
  • Cooperating in a team of scientists and technologists of different backgrounds and disciplines.
  • Addressing main issues and setting priorities in a problem concerning nanophysics.
  • Presenting a coherent and clear view on the status of a nanophysical topic.
  • Giving a description and an assessment of research methods, instruments and techniques available to study nanostructures.
  • Evaluating the value and validity of empirical data and selection and evaluation of problem solving strategies and methods.
  • Reporting research work with sufficient detail.
  • Presenting in clear and understandable words the results of research works, on one hand to a public of experts, on the other hand to a public of laymen.
  • Developing skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening to communicate clear and effective.
  • Understanding and accepting professional and ethical responsibilities, including responsibilities of safety and environmental concern for the public.

ECTS co-ordinator

Prof. dr. B. Partoens, bart.partoens@ua.ac.be

 


 
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