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540.403 & 540.603: Colloids & Nanoparticles, 3 Credits, Spring 2012

This 3-credit course covers fundamental principles of colloids and nanoparticles, including interactions, dynamics, and structure. Topics include hydrodynamics, Brownian motion, diffusion, sedimentation, colloidal forces, aggregation, and experimental methods. Students will complete two 10-page papers on topics from the first and second halves of the course, a computer project, and group presentations. Evaluation includes exams, homework, papers, projects, and participation. The professor is Prof. M.A. Bevan and the course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:15am.

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540.403 & 540.603: Colloids & Nanoparticles, 3 Credits, Spring 2012

This 3-credit course covers fundamental principles of colloids and nanoparticles, including interactions, dynamics, and structure. Topics include hydrodynamics, Brownian motion, diffusion, sedimentation, colloidal forces, aggregation, and experimental methods. Students will complete two 10-page papers on topics from the first and second halves of the course, a computer project, and group presentations. Evaluation includes exams, homework, papers, projects, and participation. The professor is Prof. M.A. Bevan and the course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:15am.

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540.

4/603 Colloids

Prof. M. A. Bevan

540.403 & 540.603: Colloids & Nanoparticles, 3 Credits, Spring 2012 Course Description: Fundamental principles related to interactions, dynamics, and structure in colloidal, nanoparticle, and interfacial systems. Concepts covered include hydrodynamics, Brownian motion, diffusion, sedimentation, electrophoresis, colloidal and surface forces, polymeric forces, aggregation, deposition, and experimental methods. Modern topics related to colloids in nano- and bio- sciences and technologies will be discussed throughout the course with frequent references to recent literature. References: Hiemenz, P.C., Rajagopalan, R., Principles of Colloid & Surface Chemistry. 3rd ed. 1997. Goodwin, J., Colloid & Interfaces with Surfactants & Polymers. 2004. Hunter, R.J., Foundations of Colloid Science. 2nd ed. 2001. Russel, W.B., Saville, D.A., and Schowalter, W.R., Colloidal Dispersions. 1989. Israelachvili, J.N., Intermolecular and Surface Forces. 2nd ed. 1992. Norde, W., Colloid & Interfaces in Life Sciences & Bionanotechnology. 2nd ed. 2011. Fleer, G.J., Polymers at Interfaces. 1993. Happel, J. & Brenner, H., Low Reynolds Number Hydrodynamics. 1965. Adamson, A.W. & Gast, A.P., Physical Chemistry of Surfaces. 6th ed. 1997. Hunter, R.J., Zeta Potential in Colloid Science: Principles and Applications. 1981. Professor: Prof. M. A. Bevan, Maryland 123, 410.516.7907, [email protected] Lecture: TTh 9:00AM-10:15AM Maryland 201 Notes: Course notes available at BlackBoard website at http://blackboard.jhu.edu/ Grading: Exams & Homework - none (0%). 2 papers - see details below (40% total, 20% each). Computer project - see details below (30%). Journal article presentation - see details below (10%). Final presentation - see details below (10%). Class participation - questions, comments, discussion, attendance (10%). Topics and Hours:* Topic 1. Introduction 2. Brownian Motion 3. Hydrodynamics 4. Sedimentation 5. Dispersion Forces 6. Electrostatic Forces 7. Macromolecular Forces 8. Aggregation/Deposition 9. Project Presentations * missed classes: Mar 6, Mar 20, Mar 22, Apr 26 Dates Jan 31, Feb 2 Feb 7, 9 Feb 14, 16 Feb 21, 23, 28 Mar 1, 8, 13 Mar 15, 27, 29 Apr 3, 5 Apr 10, 12 Apr 17, 19, 24, May 1

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540.4/603 Colloids

Prof. M. A. Bevan

Term project description: Students select topics based on their research interests and/or a discussion with the instructor. All topics must be approved by the instructor. Each student will be required to write two different ten page papers; the first paper will cover material from the first half of the class (topics 2-4 above), and the second paper will cover material from the second half of the class (topics 5-8 above). Each paper must include a minimum of ten peer reviewed journal references. Each project team will present one journal article in class related to their project topic. Each student will create one computer based document that covers quantitative aspects of their project, which should be related to material covered in class. Finally, team presentations will be prepared at the end of the semester by combining information from all group members ten page papers and computer projects. The term projects will be discussed in detail in class. Important Term Project Dates: Feb 7: Deadline for selecting project topics and teams (by 5 pm). Feb 14: Journal article presentations begin (schedule posted on web on Feb 7). Mar 1: First paper due. Apr 3: Computer project due. Apr 17-May 1: 30 minute in class presentations. May 3: Second paper due. Scholastic Dishonesty: Scholastic Dishonesty includes any kind of cheating and will not be tolerated in any form. Scholastic Dishonesty on any assignment (homework, quiz, exam, term paper) will result in a failing grade (F) for that assignment which may not be dropped. More than one incident of scholastic dishonesty will result in a failing grade (F) for the course. All scholastic dishonesty cases will be reviewed by the Ethics Board (http://www.jhu.edu/ethics/). Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please obtain an accommodation letter from the Student Disability Services Office (385 Garland Hall, 410-516-4720, [email protected]).

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