Learning outcomes

Elements of physics and chemistry necessary for the understanding of the major current environmental issues related to the energy and chemical industry

Goals

The objective of the course is to give the student a sufficient mastery of the notions of physics and chemistry necessary for the understanding of the great current environmental problems (waste, pollution, global warming, ...) related to the field of energy (production, storage and economy) and the chemical industry. The aim is also to awaken the student's critical and scientific mind in order to bring them to the knowledge of complex industrial and technological processes. The course will be illustrated by typical examples, in relation to current events and the industrial world.

Content

Elements of: - Physical chemistry - Organic chemistry - Polymer chemistry - Environmental chemistry - Thermodynamic physics - Climatology - Semiconductor physics -  Physics of materials

Table of contents

Partie Chimie:

Chapter 1 : Organic chemistry and materials

Chapter 2 : Acidity and pH

Chapter 3 : Kinetics

Chapter 4 : Environmental themes

Partie Physique:

Chapter 1 : Environmental challenges

Chapter 2 : Energy production

Chapter 3 : Energy storage

Chapter 4 : Energy economy

 

Assessment method

The assessment will be based on a written examination (counting for 2/3 of the final grade) and on the completion of a group work (counting for 1/3 of the final grade)

Sources, references and any support material

Webcampus Book "Concentré de Chimie" by J. Wouters (Presses Universitaires de Namur, 2014)

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelier en ingénieur de gestion Standard 0 5
Bachelier en ingénieur de gestion Standard 2 5