Programme 2023-2024

Master in Chemistry, Research focus

 Th.+Ex.Credits/Block
12
 Th.+Ex.Credits/Block
12

Enseignements obligatoires

  
SCHIM104Characterization Techniques in Life and Materials ChemistryAprile Carmela, Michaux Catherine36h+24h6
SSPSM101Science, ethics and developmentLeyens Stéphane, TILMAN Valérie (substitute)18h+6h3
SCHIM101Surface chemistry and electrochemistry Mekhalif Zineb18h+12h3
SCHIM102Advanced Theoretical ChemistryChampagne Benoit, Olivier Yoann, Champagne Benoit (substitute)36h+24h6
SCHIM103Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: Adsorption, Interfaces, Heterogeneous CatalysisAprile Carmela, Su Bao Lian36h+24h6
SCHIM105Advanced Biological ChemistryVincent Stéphane, Wouters Johan36h+24h6
SCHIM106Advanced Organic ChemistryBerionni Guillaume, Lanners Steve36h+24h6

Philosophie

  
SSPSM202Philosophy of material sciencesSartenaer Olivier12h3
SSPSM203Philosophy of Life SciencesLeyens Stéphane12h3

Mémoire

  
SCHIM113Introduction to scientific researchLanners Steve12
SCHIM201Research Master thesisLanners Steve15

Enseignements au choix

  
SCHIM210Epistemology of chemistryDEHON Jérémy18h4
SCHIM208Biochimie approfondie II Michiels Carine, Michaux Catherine (substitute)18h4
SCHIM202Green ChemistryLanners Steve18h4
SCHIM205Industrial chemistryGilson Jean-Pierre18h4
SCHIM204Solid state chemistrySu Bao Lian18h4
SCHIM203Supramolecular ChemistryBerionni Guillaume, Lavendomme Roy (substitute)18h4

Orientation de recherche Matériaux

  
SCHIM121Microscopy Applied to Materials ChemistryAprile Carmela12h4
SCHIM122Electrochemical Elaboration of materialsMekhalif Zineb12h4
SCHIM123Molecular Electronics and PhotonicsChampagne Benoit12h4
SCHIM115Complements of macromolecular chemistryRaquez Jean-Marie12h4
SCHIM124Processes and Methods for the Preparation of Solid NanomaterialsSu Bao Lian12h4
SCHIM109Scientific Programming for ChemistsLiégeois Vincent12h4
SCHIM111Advanced biochemistryMichiels Carine12h4
SCHIM114Organometallic Synthesis and CatalysisBerionni Guillaume12h4

Orientation de recherche Vivant

  
SCHIM114Organometallic Synthesis and CatalysisBerionni Guillaume12h4
SCHIM123Molecular Electronics and PhotonicsChampagne Benoit12h4
SCHIM109Scientific Programming for ChemistsLiégeois Vincent12h4
SCHIM115Complements of macromolecular chemistryRaquez Jean-Marie12h4
SCHIM111Advanced biochemistryMichiels Carine12h4
SCHIM132Synthesis of natural substancesVincent Stéphane12h4
SCHIM133Structure based drug design approachesVincent Stéphane12h4

Finalité approfondie

  
SCHIM224Organic photochemistryBerionni Guillaume12h4
SCHIM225Asymmetric synthesis and catalysis Lanners Steve12h4
SPHYM225Radioisotopes - partimLucas Stéphane12h+6h4
SCHIM223Science and Energy - Partie 1 : Concept et production de l'énergieOlivier Yoann, Su Bao Lian12h4
SCHIM223Science and Energy - Partie 2 : Conversion et stockage de l'énergieOlivier Yoann, Su Bao Lian12h4
SCHIM234Magnetic properties and spin-dependent processes in nanomaterialsOlivier Yoann12h4
SCHIM211Physical electrochemistryMekhalif Zineb12h4
SCHIM212Alternation of materialsMekhalif Zineb12h4
SCHIM213Structure of macromoleculesLeherte Laurence, Wouters Johan12h4
SCHIM214Strategy for the Synthesis of Complex MoleculesLanners Steve12h4
SCHIM215Glycoscience Vincent Stéphane12h4
SCHIM217Introduction to relativistic phenomena in chemistryChampagne Benoit12h4
SCHIM218Further information on quantum chemistryChampagne Benoit12h4
SCHIM222NanotechnologiesAprile Carmela12h4
SPHYM229Ion beam methods of analysisColaux Julien12h4

Stage

  
SCHIM232Internship in a university or industrial research laboratory14
 CreditsHours/Semester
12
CreditsHours/Semester
12

Enseignements obligatoires

   
SCHIM104Characterization Techniques in Life and Materials ChemistryAprile Carmela, Michaux Catherine636 - 24
SSPSM101Science, ethics and developmentLeyens Stéphane, TILMAN Valérie (substitute)318 - 6
SCHIM101Surface chemistry and electrochemistry Mekhalif Zineb318 - 12
SCHIM102Advanced Theoretical ChemistryChampagne Benoit, Olivier Yoann, Champagne Benoit (substitute)636 - 24
SCHIM103Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: Adsorption, Interfaces, Heterogeneous CatalysisAprile Carmela, Su Bao Lian636 - 24
SCHIM105Advanced Biological ChemistryVincent Stéphane, Wouters Johan636 - 24
SCHIM106Advanced Organic ChemistryBerionni Guillaume, Lanners Steve636 - 24

Mémoire

   
SCHIM113Introduction to scientific researchLanners Steve12

Enseignements au choix

   

Orientation de recherche Matériaux

   
SCHIM121Microscopy Applied to Materials ChemistryAprile Carmela412 - 0
SCHIM122Electrochemical Elaboration of materialsMekhalif Zineb412 - 0
SCHIM123Molecular Electronics and PhotonicsChampagne Benoit412 - 0
SCHIM115Complements of macromolecular chemistryRaquez Jean-Marie412 - 0
SCHIM124Processes and Methods for the Preparation of Solid NanomaterialsSu Bao Lian412 - 0
SCHIM109Scientific Programming for ChemistsLiégeois Vincent412 - 0
SCHIM111Advanced biochemistryMichiels Carine412 - 0
SCHIM114Organometallic Synthesis and CatalysisBerionni Guillaume412 - 0

Orientation de recherche Vivant

   
SCHIM114Organometallic Synthesis and CatalysisBerionni Guillaume412 - 0
SCHIM123Molecular Electronics and PhotonicsChampagne Benoit412 - 0
SCHIM109Scientific Programming for ChemistsLiégeois Vincent412 - 0
SCHIM115Complements of macromolecular chemistryRaquez Jean-Marie412 - 0
SCHIM111Advanced biochemistryMichiels Carine412 - 0
SCHIM132Synthesis of natural substancesVincent Stéphane412 - 0
SCHIM133Structure based drug design approachesVincent Stéphane412 - 0
 CreditsHours/Semester
12
CreditsHours/Semester
12

Enseignements obligatoires

   

Philosophie

   
SSPSM202Philosophy of material sciencesSartenaer Olivier312 - 0
SSPSM203Philosophy of Life SciencesLeyens Stéphane312 - 0

Mémoire

   
SCHIM201Research Master thesisLanners Steve15

Enseignements au choix

   
SCHIM210Epistemology of chemistryDEHON Jérémy418 - 0
SCHIM208Biochimie approfondie II Michiels Carine, Michaux Catherine (substitute)418 - 0
SCHIM202Green ChemistryLanners Steve418 - 0
SCHIM205Industrial chemistryGilson Jean-Pierre418 - 0
SCHIM204Solid state chemistrySu Bao Lian418 - 0
SCHIM203Supramolecular ChemistryBerionni Guillaume, Lavendomme Roy (substitute)418 - 0

Finalité approfondie

   
SCHIM224Organic photochemistryBerionni Guillaume412 - 0
SCHIM225Asymmetric synthesis and catalysis Lanners Steve412 - 0
SPHYM225Radioisotopes - partimLucas Stéphane412 - 6
SCHIM223Science and Energy - Partie 1 : Concept et production de l'énergieOlivier Yoann, Su Bao Lian412 - 0
SCHIM223Science and Energy - Partie 2 : Conversion et stockage de l'énergieOlivier Yoann, Su Bao Lian412 - 0
SCHIM234Magnetic properties and spin-dependent processes in nanomaterialsOlivier Yoann412 - 0
SCHIM211Physical electrochemistryMekhalif Zineb412 - 0
SCHIM212Alternation of materialsMekhalif Zineb412 - 0
SCHIM213Structure of macromoleculesLeherte Laurence, Wouters Johan412 - 0
SCHIM214Strategy for the Synthesis of Complex MoleculesLanners Steve412 - 0
SCHIM215Glycoscience Vincent Stéphane412 - 0
SCHIM217Introduction to relativistic phenomena in chemistryChampagne Benoit412 - 0
SCHIM218Further information on quantum chemistryChampagne Benoit412 - 0
SCHIM222NanotechnologiesAprile Carmela412 - 0
SPHYM229Ion beam methods of analysisColaux Julien412 - 0

Stage

   
SCHIM232Internship in a university or industrial research laboratory14

Learning outcomes (Program)

The Chemistry Department offers a general approach to Chemistry, whether it be in the first or the second cycle of University studies. It is characterised by a close collaboration between staff and students, with the aim of giving students the tools to become increasingly independent.

The scientific training is complemented and balanced by courses in Humanities, English, Information Technology as well as lectures and seminars focused on matters such as psychology, reflecting on the scientific method and its limits, and scientists’ responsibility in environmental issues.

The Chemistry Department seeks to guide students towards an experimental approach and towards the ability to convey scientific information accurately and effectively.

Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences

The Unamur Chemistry Department has specialised in fields that either focus on Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, or on Chemistry of Materials with particular applications in the sphere of surfaces and nanomaterials.

The Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences at Unamur ensures that students obtain in-depth knowledge in these two focuses of contemporary Chemistry  in order to acquire an expertise either in Biological Chemistry, or in Chemistry of surfaces and Chemistry of materials, with theoretical modelling for both focuses.

The Unamur Master’s Degree in Chemistry offers three different focuses :

  • the in-depth focus, for students aiming for a career in research
  • the focus on specialisation in Chemistry and Industry, for students aiming to work in industrial firms and companies,
  • the focus on teaching, for students aiming for a career in teaching.

In the common core, all students follow both general and in-depth courses for 48 credits, as well as specialised courses that they choose from a series of options, granting 6 additional credits for each focus. This programme is completed through a research project which is finalised with an oral presentation of the dissertation.  Students are also expected to participate in the seminars organised by the department.  They also have the opportunity to develop a humane approach by following courses in Science, Ethics and Sustainable Development, as well as an optional course in Philosophy of Sciences of Matter or Sciences of Living Beings.

In the Master’s degree with an in-depth focus, students are trained towards scientific research in the fields of supramolecular chemistry and biomolecular chemistry, chemistry of nanomaterials, chemistry of surfaces, and theoretical chemistry.  This training is completed by an internship / work placement at a research laboratory in an Industrial firm or at another university in Belgium or abroad.

Objectives (Program)

Aims and objectives are established as follows :

  • acquiring expertise in the two main orientations of contemporary Chemistry :
    • Biochemistry, in other words, the chemical aspects of Biology and Pharamacology ;
    • Chemistry of advanced materials, with particular focus on surfaces and nanomaterials
  • approaching other disciplines – mainly Physics and Biology – with a view towards research and multi-disciplinary applications
  • tackling the experimental scope (crucial in terms of labour market), while receiving rigourous training in theoretical Chemistry

Description

The training in this Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences builds on in-depth courses in the department’s two areas of research

  • Chemistry of living beings (engineering of proteins, strategies for the designing of medication…)
  • Chemistry of materials (chemistry of surfaces, micro- and nanoscopy of materials...)

The programme’s emphasis on research is ensured through practicals in the department’s various laboratories,  as an introduction, followed by the project and dissertation which are to be carried out more specifically in one of the department’s laboratories.

The in-depth focus is completed through a three-month internship / work placement in a research centre within the university or at an industrial firm, mostly abroad.

The training is completed through a three-month training period with an Industrial Firm.

Teaching methods

In the Master’s degree programme, the main first year courses are lectures to which practicals are associated (« Travaux Pratiques, TPs »). The optional courses are also lectures that are associated with analyses of research articles.

Regardlesss of the chosen focus, initiation to research already begins in the first year of the Master’s programme, (second  term)  within the Chemistry department research laboratories.

The teaching methods have been established with the aim of allowing students to acquire increasing independence throughout their studies. The Master’s training is completed through an internship / work placement in a research centre or firm, in Belgium or abroad.

Assessment methods

There are several assessment systems for the common core of the Master’s degree in Chemistry. Depending on the subject, either oral or written examinations will be proposed by the lecturers. The practicals may be assessed separately. Some more advanced courses may be assessed through oral presentations of personal or joint projects.

Scientific research within laboratory frameworks are at the core of this programme. The Initiation to Research course takes place throughout the first year of the Master’s degree and is assessed through a succint report and a defense before a jury that is assigned by the Research Unit which is hosting the student.

The research project and dissertation are assessed through a complete scientific report and defense before a jury that is assigned by the department.  Scientific results of the research project are presented by Students at a poster display session.

Courses that are specific to the chosen focus are assessed either by means of a traditional exam or by participative evaluations of individual or team projects, depending on the choice of the lecturer.

The work placement at the end of the Master’s degree, which can take place within the University or at laboratories in industry, is assessed through a succinct scientific report and an oral presentation before a jury established by the department.

The assessment of teaching units of the Master’s degree in Chemistry with a focus on teaching, granting 120 credits, aims at evaluating the Student’s ability to develop the necessary skills to become a competent Chemistry (and Science) teacher in the Secondary School system.

In order to obtain the AESS degree granting Qualified Teacher Status within the Belgian Secondary System (Agrégation de l’Enseignment Secondaire Supérieur), not only do students need to pass written and oral examinations, but the quality of their written projects on Education and Methodology have to receive approval after thorough assessment.

The evaluation methods for each teaching unit can be found in the description of the corresponding courses. 

Jury

Steve Lanners (Chairman)
Carmela Aprile (Secretary)