KJM5540 – Colloids and surfaces
Course description
Course content
NMR methods to characterize molecular transport : Self-diffusion and flow. Spin relaxation theory. Phase equilibria for association colloids (micelles and lyotropic liquid crystals). 3D and 2D rheology for colloidal systems, films and surfaces. Measurement of surface energy for solid and liquid surfaces. Liquid wetting : Microscopic contact angles and wetting rate.
Learning outcome
The student will gain knowledge that makes him/her able to read specialized literature within the research area of colloid and surface chemistry, and to conduct research within the area (Master thesis work).
Admission
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Overlapping courses
The course has 5 credits overlap with KJ439 and 5 credits overlap with KJ206.
Teaching
The course comprises 30 hours of lectures and up to 15 hours of exercises.
The first lecture is mandatory. If you are unable to join, the Expedition Office at the Department of Chemistry has to be informed in advance (phone 22 85 54 46).
Within August 10th / January 10th, international students must inform the Examination Officer at the Department of Chemistry (room VU12, phone 22855447) if English teaching is requested.
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
Oral examination.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Other
The teaching will be cancelled if less than 3 students are registered for the course at the registration deadline.