Study programmeFrançais
Morphogenesis and Instabilities
Programme component of Master's Degree in Chemistry à la Faculty of Science
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M1-SCCHIM-022-MCompulsory UEDAMMAN PascalS885 - Laboratoire Interfaces et Fluides complexes
  • DAMMAN Pascal

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français15015004.00100.00

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-CHIM-049Morphogenesis and Instabilities1501500Q2100.00%
Unité d'enseignement

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • In the field of chemistry, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in chemistry.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understanding the emergence of forms (morphogenesis) in nature using simple physical or physico-chemical processes.

Content of UE

Introduction to complex phenomena, the spontaneous appearance of forms. Instability fluid at rest (Rayleigh-Taylor, Rayleigh-Bénard) fluids in motion instability (Saffmann-Taylor, Kelvin-Helmholtz) instabilities specific to thin films Reaction-diffusion (Turing structures, rhythms of life ... ) fractal growth and dendrites Elasticity and geometry (fracture, leaf growth, ...)

Prior Experience

Thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, Statistical physic, phase transitions, ... 

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-CHIM-049
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Travaux de fin d'études et mémoires

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-CHIM-049
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
S-CHIM-049

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-CHIM-049Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
S-CHIM-049

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-CHIM-049Sans objet

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-CHIM-049Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-CHIM-049Autorisé
Date de génération : 17/03/2017
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