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Erasmus Mundus and KUL Master of Nanoscience andMaster of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
Welcome sessionLeuven, 27 September 2010
G id G k
Joseph Fourier UniversitéGrenoble
Guido GroesenekenK.U.Leuven
Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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Welcome to Belgium !
Belgium! Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels !
Dutch (=Flemish)
German
French + Dutch + all other languages
French
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Visiting Belgium !
Figures36923 students (2010)5078 international students (2010)5321 researchers (2009)5321 researchers (2009)330 million Euro research expenditure (2009)4047 journal publications in peer reviewed journals (in 2008)537 PhD’s (160 by international doctoral students) in 2008-200979 active spinoffs
3 Groups of facultiesHumanities (law, theology, psychology, economics, social sciences, arts)Biomedical (medicine, pharmaceutical, kinesiology)Sience and engineering (Science, Engineering, Bioscience engineering)
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Research and education contributions to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at 3 faculties
• Science
• Engineering
• Bioscience engineering
INPAC, Nanolab
IMEC, ESAT, MTM
BIOSYST
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
Key = multidisciplinarity – interface of various scientific disciplineswhere they meet at the nm scale
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From micro- tot nanoelectronics
PZT, SBT
Metal gates
High-k dielectrics
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Mat
eria
ls
TRENDS IN IC MATERIALS
AlSi,SiO2
Poly-SiSi3N4
TiSi2
CoSi2TaSi2MoSi2
WSi2
W
Cu, TiN
Low-k dielectrics
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Top-down scalingLithographyNew materials
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Top-down vs. bottom-up approach
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3 Nano masters at KUL
1. Erasmus Mundus Master Nano: most of this presentation !presentation !
- done at 2 universities, 2 diploma’s
2. Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnologie- English master done at KUL
3. Master Nanowetenschappen en Nanotechnologie- Dutch master done at KUL (identical to 2nd one but diploma is in Dutch
Objectives of the education
• prepare the students for a professional career in a technical-industrial environment and in scientific research (either industrial or academic).
• obtain mastery of the general principles in physics chemistry• obtain mastery of the general principles in physics, chemistry, electronics and biology that play a role at the nanometer scale;
• gain insight in the materials, fabrication and other experimental techniques that can be used on the nanoscale and their limitations;
• develop skills in the field of theoretical analysis, fabrication, simulation and modeling.
• Obtain in-depth knowledge of at least one specialization area within the field of nanoscience and nanotechnologythe field of nanoscience and nanotechnology
• Obtain problem solving and design skills
• Learn teamwork, communication skills
• Intellectual competences: project management, societal and ethical aspects, quality manegement, etc.
• European master in an international environment (EMM)
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ECTS credit points
1 2 30 h f d• 1 ects = 25 to 30 hours of study
• 1 year = 60 ects = 1500 to 1800 hours of study !
• Study can be: colleges, project work, exercise or lab sessions studying for theexercise or lab sessions, studying for the exams
Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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Erasmus Mundus objectives
Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 is a cooperation and mobility programme of the EU in the field of highermobility programme of the EU in the field of higher education for:
- the enhancement of quality in European higher education;
- the promotion of the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world;
- the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with Third Countries as well as for the development of Third Countries in the field of higher education.
Program coordinator: Guido Groeseneken (K.U.Leuven)JFU Grenoble: Philippe Peyla
Master ofNanoscience and Nanotechnology
JFU Grenoble: Philippe PeylaChalmers: Göran Johansson/Per RudquistTU Dresden: Anne Chesneau/Petra Schwille
16Joseph Fourier
UniversitéGrenoble
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EMM Nano
• 2 years masters programme• 4 European Universities
- K.U. Leuven (BE) - coord- Dresden University of Technology (DE)Dresden University of Technology (DE)- University Joseph Fourier Grenoble (FR)- Chalmers University of Technology,
Goeteborg(SE)
• First year in KUL• Common courses + some
specialized electives• Second year in any of the other 3 HEIS
(5 different specialisations)• Compulsory specialisation courses• Broadening electives• Final thesis research project
• Tuition fees- € 4000 / year for EU- € 8000 / year for non EU
Award of a joint degree to all successful students
Joseph FourierUniversité Grenoble
Joseph FourierUniversitéGrenoble
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Chalmers University Goeteborg, Sweden
Joseph Fourier UniversitéGrenoble
The TU Dresden (Dresden University of Technology)
• a large public research university with more than 33,000 students
• a broad-based, full-curriculum institution with 14 faculties covering a broad variety of fields from engineering, the arts, natural and social sciences to economics and medicine
• international in character with students from more than 100 different countries
• undergraduate and graduate programs with a special focus on interdisciplinary work
Joseph Fourier UniversitéGrenoble
Beautiful Dresden Main Campus of the TU
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3 Associated partners
Program concept
• The program is a two-year/two location program- you spend first year at KU Leuven, 2nd year at y p y y
Grenoble, Chalmers or Dresden- program consists of 120 ects-credits in total, from
which 60 ects-credits should be followed at each university.
- trajectories are defined at the selection meeting of the EMM Board.
• You can change your trajectory during the g y j y gprogram:- inform us as soon as possible- Coordinator sends email to the Board members- After approval by EMM-Board within 2 weeks,
program coordinator informs the EU-Commission.
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Program conceptMobility scheme
Program conceptRole of each university
KU L
Bio-nanotechnology
BiophysicsNanoelectronicsNanochemistryNanophysicsGraduating option
KU L
Bio-nanotechnology
BiophysicsNanoelectronicsNanochemistryNanophysicsGraduating option
TU Dresden
Chalmers
KU Leuven
TU Dresden
Chalmers
KU Leuven
Introductory/Non-technical/Core/Graduating elective courses
GraduatingBroadening
Thesis
GraduatingBroadening
Thesis
GraduatingBroadening
Thesis
GraduatingBroadening
Thesis
JFU GrenobleJFU Grenoble
ThesisThesis
GraduatingBroadening
Thesis
GraduatingBroadening
Thesis
GraduatingBroadening
Thesis
You should register for a major already NOW Make sure your choice of major is consistent with your 2nd year location !Allocation of themes based on research strengthEach partner has a relation with a research institute (IMEC, LETI, IFW, MC2)
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Program conceptStructure of the EMM Master
arIntroductory courses (max 12 ects - Leuven)
Non-technical courses (9 ects - Leuven)ar
Introductory courses (max 12 ects - Leuven)Introductory courses (max 12 ects - Leuven)
Non-technical courses (9 ects - Leuven)0
stp
for
2 ye
aLecture series (3 ects - All)
Core courses (30 ects - Leuven)
4 Graduating optionsBio-nanotechnology
(Grenoble)
Nanophysics(Chalmers/Grenoble)
Nanoelectronics(Chalmers/Dresden)
Biophysics
(Dresden)
Nanochemistry
(Grenoble)
0 st
pfo
r 2
yea
Lecture series (3 ects - All)
Core courses (30 ects - Leuven)
4 Graduating optionsBio-nanotechnology
(Grenoble)
Bio-nanotechnology
(Grenoble)
Nanophysics(Chalmers/Grenoble)
Nanophysics(Chalmers/Grenoble)
Nanoelectronics(Chalmers/Dresden)
Nanoelectronics(Chalmers/Dresden)
Biophysics
(Dresden)
Biophysics
(Dresden)
Nanochemistry
(Grenoble)
Nanochemistry
(Grenoble)
Tot
al 1
2 Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp. + min 6 ects
elective Leuven )
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+ min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp. + min 6 ects
elective Leuven )
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)T
otal
12 Specific
courses(15 ects comp.+
min 6 ectselective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp. + min 6 ects
elective Leuven )
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp. + min 6 ects
elective Leuven )
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+ min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+ min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp.+min 6 ects
elective Leuven)
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp. + min 6 ects
elective Leuven )
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Specificcourses
(15 ects comp. + min 6 ects
elective Leuven )
Master thesis(30 ects)
Broadeningcourses(15 ects)
Introductory courses (max 12 stp)
Basic courses needed to follow the core coursesOnly to be followed if you did not have this in your previous educationOnly to be followed if you did not have this in your previous educationAll in 1st semester
• Quantum physics 3 ectsTamassia
• Semiconductor Physics 3 ectsMaes
• Semiconductor devices 3 ectsGroeseneken/HeremansGroeseneken/Heremans
• Structure, synthesis and cellular 3 ectsfunction of macromoleculesVanderleyden
• Basic electronic circuits 3 ectsReynaert
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Non-technical courses (9 stp)
Courses to learn non-technical skills and knowledge
Elective courses for a maximum of 9 stp, Dutch is compulsory
• Dutch language and cultures 3 ects
• Software project management 3 ects
• ICT Service management 6 ects
• Total quality management 3 ects
• Innovation management and strategy 6 ects
• Interdisciplinary perspectives on development 4 ectsand cultures
Core courses (33 stp)
Core courses of the master, compulsory for all students
1st semMaterial physics and technology 6 stp • Material physics and technology 6 stp for nanoelectronics Heyns
• Nanostructured bio-macromolecules 6 stpEngelborghs
• Mesoscopic Physics 3 stpMoshchalkov
2nd sem• Technology of integrated systems 6 stp
Wouters/Van Hoof/
• Chemistry at the nanometer scale 6 stpDe Feyter
• Project work Nanoscience or P&O nanoelectronics 3 stpStesmans/Van Hoof
2nd and 4th sem• Lectures on Nanoscience and 3 stp
nanotechnology (1st and 2nd year)Maes
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EMM-Leuven 1st year electives
Nanoelectronics (Chalmers/Dresden)
Advanced nano-electronic components – M. Van Rossum
Microsystems and sensors – B. Puers
Integrated RF components and circuits – D. Schreurs
Design of digital integrated circuits – W. Dehaene
Transistor models and electronic circuits – P. Reynaert
Computer architectures – G. Deconinck
M d l d t h l f l t i d t l t i d iModels and technology of electronic and optoelectronic devices – P. Heremans
Reliability and yield for micro- and nanoelectronics – G. Groeseneken
Physical material characterization for electronic devices – W. Vandervorst
Biosensors and bioelectronics – J. Lammertijn
You choose min 6 and max 18 credits (dependent on Intro courses)
EMM-Leuven 1st year electives
Nanophysics/nanochemistry(Chalmers, Grenoble)( , )
Advanced nano-electronic components – M. Van Rossum
Nanostructure Determination via Electromagnetic Radiation – L. Van Meervelt/B. Goderis
Physical chemistry of polymers – E. Nies
Optical properties of solids – G. Borghs
Photophysics and photochemistry of molecular materials – M.Van der Auweraer
Electrochemical methods of inorganic chemistry – E. Matthijs
Electronic transport – M. Houssa, A. Stesmans
Scanning probe microscopy – C. Van Haesendonck
Magnetic resonance – A. Stesmans
Computational methods in solid state physics – S. Cottenier/L. Chibotaru
Electronic structure of molecular materials – L. Chibotaru
You choose min 6 and max 18 credits (dependent on Intro courses)
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EMM-Leuven 1st year electives
Biophysics/Bionanotechnology(Dresden Grenoble)(Dresden, Grenoble)
Physical chemistry of biological systems – Y. Engelborghs
Bioresponse measurements and process control – D. Berckmans
Mechanobiology – H. Van Oosterwyck
Biomachines and biomimetics – J. De Baerdemaeker
Microsystems and sensors – R. Puers
System physiology G BultynckSystem physiology – G. Bultynck
Biosensors and bioelectronics – J. Lammertyn
Micro- and nanofluidics – B. Nicolai, J. Lammertyn
Nanobiology – J. Hofkens
Biophysics of membranes – K. Talavera Perez
You choose min 6 and max 18 credits (dependent on Intro courses)
EMM-2nd year compulsory courses
Nanoelectronics
Dresden compulsory specializing coursesDresden compulsory specializing coursesMolecular electronics 9 ectsNano-optics and molecular magnetism 6 ects
Chalmers compulsory specializing coursesFundamentals of micro and nanofabrication 7.5 ectsModeling and fabrication of micro/nanodevices 7.5 ects
Master thesis 30 ects
+ Choose 15 ects broadening courses from a long list of elective courses at each location (see website)
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EMM-2nd year compulsory specializing courses
Nanophysics
Grenoble compulsory specializing coursesPhysics of nanostructures 3 ectsNanomagnetism and spintronics 3 ectsResearch training 6 ects
Chalmers compulsory specializing coursesQuantum engineering 7 5 ectsQuantum engineering 7.5 ectsSuperconductivity and low T physics 7.5 ects
Master thesis 30 ect
+ Choose 15 ects broadening courses from a long list of elective courses at each location (see website)
EMM-2nd year compulsory specializing courses
Nanochemistry
Grenoble compulsory specializing coursesEngineering of molecular assemblies, nanomaterials 6 ectsand interfacesCharacterization of (bio)molecular interactions 6 ectsnanomaterials, surfaces and interfacesResearch training 3 ects
Master thesis 30 ects
+ Choose 15 ects broadening courses from a long list of elective courses at each location (see website)
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EMM-2nd year compulsory specializing courses
Biophysicsp y
Dresden compulsory specializing coursesMolecular biophysics 9 ectsLab rotation biophysics 6 ects
Master thesis 30 ectc
+ Choose 15 ects broadening courses from a long list of elective courses at each location (see website)
EMM-2nd year compulsory specializing courses
Bionanotechnology
Grenoble compulsory specializing coursesCharacterization of (bio)molecular interactions 6 ectsnanomaterials, surfaces and interfacesBiosensors and biochips 3 ectsResearch training 6 ects
Master thesis 30 ects
+ Choose 15 ects broadening courses from a long list of elective courses at each location (see website)
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Full program book
1st year students (new program)http://onderwijsaanbod kuleuven be/opleidingen/e/SC 51228300 htmhttp://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/opleidingen/e/SC_51228300.htm
http://www.emm-nano.org/?page_id=306
Be careful to select the correct program !!!Read syllabi and check required previous knowledge to make you
choice of electives !
2nd year students (old program)2nd year students (old program)http://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/opleidingen/e/SC_51073847.htm
http://www.emm-nano.org/Brochure: http://www.emm-nano.org/NEMM/wp-content/uploads/EMMNano-brochure.pdf
Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• Master running over the disciplines of three contributing Faculties of the University: - Natural Sciences: departments of Physics and Chemistry - Engineering Sciences: departments of Electrical Engineering and
Material Sciences - Bioengineering sciences
• Official start academic year 2007-2008• Part of the teaching staff related to IMEC, bringing a
strong component in the area of nano-electroncisstrong component in the area of nano electroncis• Total of 120 study points over two years• Dutch and English masters offered !
Structure of the Master: 120 stp !
Introductory courses max15 stp
Non-technical courses 9-12 stp
Core courses 36 stpM t i l h i d t h l f l t i 6 t
3 Graduating options 60 stp
Material physics and technology for nanoelectronics 6 stpChemistry at the nanometer scale 6 stpTechnology of integrated systems 6 stpNanostructured bio-macromolecules 6 stpMesoscopic physics 3 stpAdvanced nanoelectronic components 3 stpProjectwork Nanoscience or P&) Nanoelectronica 3 stpLectures Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: 3 stp
Bio-engineerEngineer Natural science
Specific courses15
Specific courses15
Specific courses15 stp
Cluster 1 or Cluster 215 stp
Cluster 415 stp
Cluster 5 or Cluster 6
Broadening courses15 stp
Elective courses from Clusters 1-7
(or 9 stp + Ind. internship)
Broadening courses15 stp
Elective courses from Clusters 1-7
(or 9 stp + Ind. internship)
Broadening courses15 stp
Elective courses from Clusters 1-7
(or 9 stp + Ind. internship)
Master thesis30 stp
Master thesis30 stp
Master thesis30 stp
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Introductory courses (max 15 stp)
Student can choose upto a maximum of 15 stp from:
• Semiconductor devices 3 stpHeremans/GroesenekenHeremans/Groeseneken
• Basic electronic circuits 3 stpReynaert
• Structure, synthesis and cellular 3 stpfunction of macromoleculesVanderleyden
• Semiconductor Physics 3 stpMaes
• Quantum physics 3 stpDenefDenef
• Atomic theory, chemical periodicity 3 stpand chemical bonds (Dutch only)Creemers
Non-technical courses (9-12 stp)
Courses to learn non-technical skills and knowledge
• Dutch language and cultures 3 ects• Software project management 3 ects• ICT Service management 6 ects• Total quality management 3 ects• Innovation management and strategy 6 ects• Interdisciplinary perspectives on development 4 ects
and cultures• Perspectives on Society and Science, Lectures 4 ects
for the 21st century• …• + lots of Dutch courses)
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Core courses (36 stp)Obligatory for all students
Sem 1• Material physics and technology 6 stp
for nanoelectronics Heyns
• Nanostructured bio-macromolecules 6 stpEngelborghs
Sem 2• Technology of integrated systems 6 stp
Wouters/Van Hoof
• Chemistry at the nanometer scale 6 stpDe Feyter
• Project work Nanoscience or Practical design 3 stpNanoelectronicsStesmans/Van Hoof
Sem 3Ad d l i 3 • Advanced nanoelectronic components 3 stpVan Rossum
• Mesoscopic physics 3 stpMoschhalkov/Houssa
Sem 2 and 4• Lectures on Nanoscience and nanotechnology 3 stp
Maes
Clusters
Cluster 1 – Device implementation
Cl t 2 El t i 1Engineering
Cluster 2 – Electronics 1
Cluster 3 – Electronics 2
Cluster 4 – Bionanotechnology
Cluster 5 – Nanochemistry
Cluster 6 – Nanophysics Natural sciences
Bio-engineering
Cluster 7 – Materials
Cluster 8 – Biological systems
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Cluster 1 (Engineering): Device implementation (15 stp)
Sem 2
• Models and technology for 3 stpelectronic and opto-electronic systemsP. Heremans
Sem 3
• Integrated RF components and circuits 3 stpD. Schreurs
• Microsystems and sensors 3 stpR. Puers
Sem 4
• Reliability and yield for micro-and 3 stpnanelectronic componentsG. Groeseneken
• Physical materials characterization 3 stptechniques for electronic devicesW. Vandervorst
Cluster 2 (Engineering): Electronics 1 (15 stp)
Sem 1
• Transistor models and electronic circuits 6 stpP. Reynaerty
Sem 3
• Design of digital integrated circuits 6 stpschakelingenW. Dehaene
• Computer architectures 3 stpComputer architectures 3 stpG. De Koninck
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Cluster 3: Electronics 2 (15 stp)
Cluster 3 can be only be chosen as a broadening cluster (all courses elective)
• Analog building blocks for signal processing 6 stpG. Gielen
• Computer aided analog design 3 stpG. Gielen
• Design of analog integrated circuits 6 stpM. Steyaert
Cluster 4 (Bio-engineering): Bionanotechnology (15 stp)
Sem 2
• Biosensors and bioelectronics 3 stppLammertyn
• Nanobiology 3 stpVanderleyden/Hofkens
Sem 4
• Micro and nanofluidics 6 stpNicolai/LammertynNicolai/Lammertyn
• Biomachines and biomimetics 3 stpDe Baerdemaeker
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Cluster 5 (Natural sciences): Nano-chemistry (15 stp)Sem 1
• Physical chemistry of polymers 3 stpE. Nies
Sem 2
• Electronic structure of molecular materials 3 stpL. Chibotaru
Sem 3
• Nanostructure determination viaelectromagnetic radiation 3 stpB. Goderis
• Photophysics and photochemistry of 3 stp molecular materialsM. Van der Auweraer
• Electrochemical methods of 3 stpInorganic ChemistryE. Matthijs
Cluster 6 (Natural sciences): Nanophysics (15 stp)
Sem 2
• Scanning probe microscopy 3 stpC. Van Haesendonck
Sem 3• Optical properties of solids 3 stp
G. Borghs
Sem 4
• Computational methods in solid state physics 3 stpL. Chibotaru
• Magnetic resonance 3 stpA. Stesmans
• Electronic transport 3 stpA. Stesmans/M. Houssa
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Cluster 7: Materials (15 stp)Cluster 7 can be only be chosen as a broadening cluster (all courses elective)
• Ceramics and powder metallurgy 6 stp• Ceramics and powder metallurgy 6 stpJ. Vleugels
• Coatings and surface engineering 3 stpJ. Celis
• Functional properties 3 stpO. Van der Biest
• Hoogdisperse materialen: chemie en synthese 5 stpJ. Martens
• Materials characterization techniques II 3 stp• Materials characterization techniques II 3 stpJ. Seo/I. De Wolf
• Chemistry and characterization of surfaces 6 stpand thin filmsG. Maes, S. De Gendt
Cluster 8: Biological systems (15 stp)
Cluster 8 can be only be chosen as a broadening cluster (all courses elective)
• Bio-response measurements 3 stpand process controlD. Berckmans
• Physical chemistry of biological systems 6 stpY. Engelborghs
• Mechanobiology 3 stpVan Oosterwyck
S t h i l 3 t• System physiology 3 stpG. Bultynck
• Biophysics of Membranes 6 stpK. Talavera Pérez
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Full program book
http://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/opleidingen/e/SC_51016862.htm
Read syllabi and check required previous knowledge to make you choice of electives !
http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology/http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology/student.htm
Brochure: http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology/Masterbrochure%20eng.pdf
Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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Diploma EMM students
• You will receive one common diploma for the full program:program:- Logo’s of both universities were you studied
- Signed by rectors of both universities
- One common diploma supplement, containing full list of courses and credits (and the scores) for all courses you followed at both universities (eventually also a separate transcript from your second year university in the local scoring system)
- the diploma supplement will be made conform to the Europeanthe diploma supplement will be made conform to the European Directives.
• When you passed the Master according to the pass/fail criteria, the diploma will be delivered by K.U. Leuven
• Diploma will mention the obtained grade according to common consortium rules
Diploma KUL students
• Diploma Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• Title depends on graduating option:- Engineering: Burgerlijk ingenieur
- Natural Sciences: no title
- Bio-engineering: Bio-ingenieur
• Diploma will mention the obtained grade according to the KUL rules.
Professional title on K.U. Leuven diploma will depend on your p p ychosen Major !
MAKE SURE YOUR CHOICE OF Graduating Option IS CORRECT !!!!!
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EMM Nano - new programName First name Nationality Diploma Major 2nd year Beurs
1 Dulal Ravi Sharma Nepal Bach electronics eng Dresden EU Cat A
Erasmus Mundus master 1st year: Majors and 2nd year university
2 Fesenko Pavlo Ukraine Bach appl physics and appl math. Dresden EU Cat A3 Fomina Tatiana Russia Bach computer design and techn. Grenoble Consortium4 Goyal Anuj India Dresden Consortium5 Gur Fatih Nadi Turkish Bach physics Dresden EU Cat A6 Haile Habtegebreil Ethiopia Chalmers geen7 Karagozlu Mete Turkish Chalmers EU Cat A8 Kitenbergs Guntar Latvia Bach Physics Grenoble EU Cat B9 Kushwaha Vandana Singh India Bach of Techn in biotech Grenoble EU Cat A
10 Liu Jinxing Chinese Bach mat science and eng Grenoble Consortium11 Lockhart de la Rosa César Javier Dominican RBach electronic eng communications Chalmers EU Cat A12 Nugroho Ferry Anggoro Ardy Indonesia Bach electrical and electronic eng Chalmers EU Cat A13 Pan Qing Chinese Bach mat. Phsyics Chalmers EU Cat A14 Radwan Ahmed Palestina Bach Computer Eng Dresden Consortium15 Santizo Huerta Itzel Erandeni Mexico Chalmers EU Cat A16 Sathyamoorthy Sankar Raman India Bach physics Grenoble EU Cat A17 Simaite Aiva Lithuania Bach Biochemistry Dresden EU Cat B18 Vais Abhitosh India Bach Techn. Electr and comm. Eng Chalmers Consortium19 Van Poucke Bert Belgium Chalmers Consortium jr 220 Xie Minshu Chinese Bach physics Chalmers Consortium21 Ye Dan Chinese Bach appl physics Dresden Consortium22 Yu Lei China Bach mat sc and eng Grenoble Consortium23 Zhang Xinchen Chinese Bach mat science Grenoble EU Cat A
Local English master 1st year: graduating options
1e Jaar NanoName First name Nationality Diploma Option Beurs
Local Master English
17 Dhayalan Sathish Kumar India Bachelor in Mat. Sc. And Eng. EMECW18 Gomes Francis Oliver Vinay India Bachelor of Technology EMECW18 Gomes Francis Oliver Vinay India Bachelor of Technology EMECW19 Hu Jie China Bach Mat. Sc. And Eng
20 Jayachandran Suseendran India Bach Telecom. Eng. EMECW21 Luong Kim-Vu Belgie Bach CT/TV Engineering
22 Moitzheim Sebastien Luxemburg Life Science and Techn
23 Pan Jianming China Electronic Science and Techn. TsingHua dual 24 Panneerselvam Deepika PriyadhasrsIndia Bach electronics and comm. Eng
25 Ukropec Robert Slovakije Bach physics Natural Sciences
26 Zhao Jinwei China Bach Microelectronics
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Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
Individual Study Program
• Each student has to select his individual study program in KULoket/Toledo
• All courses are visible, you can group/select the courses per educational phase
• Courses of graduating options or majors only visible if registered, you should/can still select/change your option until 30/11, contact student administration and program director !
• Please review/define your program, and make your choices of introductory non-technical and elective courses asap ! Read syllabi on the program book ! If needed contact the academic advisors or the Master secretary ! Once selection is made: send it.
• ATTENTION: once sent you cannot change it anymore (I can still change it). If you still doubt you can SAVE it, in order to simulate schedule
• Program director check and approves ISP in KULoket.
• All ISP’s have to be finalized by you by October 13thapproval by program director before November 15th
after November 30 everything is frozen and can no longer be changed
• Second semester: ISP will be opened again, make small changes, closed after February 28th !
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KU Leuven diploma space
You choose yourself which courses you follow when and how manycredits you take per year or semester !
Two possibilities:Two possibilities:
1) Pre-defined standard trajectory- Guaranteed lecture and exam schedule
- Balanced spread over the semesters
- Indication of education phase (1 or 2) and sem (1 or 2)
- Deviations from standard trajectory: check sequencing conditions
- Decision on pass/fail taken at the end !
2) Flexible trajectory- not following the model trajectory
- follow courses from different phases
- In case of re-registrations of failed courses
- Decision on pass/fail taken at the end !
Example of program book
Ph
TeacherCode
Phase
SemesterCredits
Compulsory
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Course prerequisites and progress condition
• Course prerequisites:- Strict condition: credits for course A should have been obtained
before you can select course B
- Flexible condition: course A should have been followed (but notpassed) before you can select course B
- Simultaneous condition: course A and course B should be followedat least simultaneously
• Progress condition:Y h ld h bt i d dit b f l t C- You should have obtained x credits before you can select course C:
• Nanomaster: 48 ects to start Master thesis and/or internship !
• In some case I can overrule these prerequisites, only ifmotivated !
ExamplesTechnology of integrated circuits
Master thesis
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Individual Study Program EMM students
• All courses (KUL and 2nd year locations) will be visible in ISP: this academic year select only the K.U. Leuven courses
t d i i t i KU L d l t th 2 dnext academic year re-register in KU Leuven, and select the 2nd
year courses !
• EMM programs can also be seen on the EMM website:
http://www.emm-nano.org/?page_id=306
Examples
Chalmers Nanotechnology
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Help for ISP !
• We will organize sessions to help you fill in your ISP
• When ?- Thursday30/9/2010 12h00-15h00( max. 15 students)
- Friday 1/10/2010 16h30-19h00 (max. 15 students)
- Tuesday 5/10/2010 12h00-14h00 (max. 10 students)
- Friday 8/10/2010 15h00-18h00 (rest)
• Where ?
R 00 60 i ESAT K t l k A b 10 3001 H l- Room 00.60 in ESAT, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, 3001 Heverlee
• PLEASE REGISTER WITH ANOUCK !!!
Program’s Academic Advisors and contact persons
Prof. Bart Nicolai (FBIW): BiotechnologyProf. Chris Van Haesendonck (FW): Nanoscience (physics)C ( ) (p y )Prof. S. De Feyter (FW): Nanoscience (chemistry)Prof. Guido Groeseneken (FIW): Nanotechnology
Program director: Guido GroesenekenEMM Program coordinator: Guido GroesenekenStudent secretariat: Anouck Brouwers (KUL), Elke Delfosse (IMEC)Ombudsperson: Inge AsselberghsD P f L d FDean: Prof. Ludo Froyen
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Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
Lecture schedule and room
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Lecture schedule and roomhttp://www.kuleuven.be/onderwijs/aanbod2009/syllabi/H06G0AE.htm
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Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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Lectures on NS/NT
• Series of lectures on various topics related to nanoscience and nanotechnology• Both technical and non-technical topics are treated by specialists in the field (ethical,
legal, EHS, social, industrial)• Some of them are organized by the 4 partners, on a monthly basis with
videoconferencing !• Spread over two academic years: 2nd year students follow the videobroadcasted
lectures only• Full program will be announced on EMM-website and KUL Nano website
http://www.emm-nano.org/?page_id=457http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology/captiva.htm
• Videolectures are taking place at KUL-AVNET, Kapeldreef 62, at the backside of the campus ! Rest at IMEC Auditorium unless otherwise indicated Recorded lectures willcampus ! Rest at IMEC Auditorium unless otherwise indicated. Recorded lectures will be available at IMEC website.
• Students are expected to attend min ¾ of all the lectures• Evaluation: 2 reports on one of the lectures (1/year, 1 free choice, 1 imposed topic)• Attention: only select the course in year 2, but credits count for KU Leuven
credits !• Coordinator: Prof. H.E. Maes
Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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Projectwork
Two practical courses during 1st phase: one of both is compulsory !- Choice from list of projects
Groups of 2 3 students (teamwork is important !)- Groups of 2-3 students (teamwork is important !)- Learn to work independently, prepare for thesis - Conclude with report and presentation - Evaluation by coordinator and supervisors !
1) Project work Nanoscience (A. Stesmans coordinator)- Oriented to scientific experimental work
2) Practical design nanoelectronics (C. Van Hoof, coordinator)- Oriented to deisgn of integrated nanoelectronic syste
Project work Nanoscience
Aim: to master the details of an “unknown” nano research aspect, and in taking initiative, develop research skills in a spirit of collaboration within a research environment.
Examples of projects performed
• STM study of self-assembly at the liquid-solid interface
• Effect of polymorphs on preferential adsorption
• Polycrystalline seed layers for thin-film solar cells
• Epitaxial layers for high efficiency thin film solar cells
• Guided motion and rectification of vortices in superconductorsp
• Lab-on-chip technology based on digital microfluidics
• Bio-electronic nose
• In search of graphene
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Practical design
Aim: going through a design cycle of a micro/nano system (specs, why, how, implementation, test) in a limited ti ftimeframe- “System” = combination of sensors/
actuators, microelectronics, embeddedintelligence and packaging
- “micro/nano” = emphasis on miniaturization
Example = design, implement and test aExample design, implement and test a functional sensor for a wireless sensor node
= combination of analog, digital, wireless, sensing, integration, power generation and storage, packaging, ….
Cleanroom training
Practical cleanroom training (probably Chalmers) is planned in May !
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Athens course
• Students can go on Athens week once per master year, max twice for full master
• 14 universities: UPMadrid, TU Vienna, TU München, IST Lisboa, NTNU Trondheim, Poli Milano, ITU Istanbul, AUTh Thessaloniki, BME Budapest, CTU Prague, TU Delft, WUT Wazrsaw, ParisTech and K.U.Leuven/UCL
• Course 3 credits for passing the exam, participation to social activities, can count as either broadening course (if technical content) or as non-technical course
• Not in your standard ISP, select in ISP outside curriculum: - H05U5A Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen (ATHENS I.1.) for sem 1 of first year
H05U6A Capita selecta in de ingenieurswetenschappen (ATHENS I.2.) for sem 2 of first year
- H04K9A Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen (ATHENS II.1) for sem 1 of second year
- H05U7A Capita selecta in de ingenieurswetenschappen (ATHENS II.2) for sem 2 of second year
• November session:
- 13-20 november 2010, deadline: 29 september 2010 at 12h00, online registration and submission of printed form 12u00 with Anouck Brouwers !
- NOT possible for non-EU students (because of residence pass)
• March session:
- 12-19 march 2010, registration starts end of december, deadline will be announced at Athens website: http://eng.kuleuven.be/internationalisation/Athens_KULeuvenStudents.html
Dutch courses
• Dutch courses are compulsory for Erasmus Mundus students, elective for local master
• can be followed either in semester 1 or semester 2
• you need to select them in ISP (sem 1 and sem1 are different codes !)
• Sem 1
- Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9pm at Institute of Languages (ILT), room ILT 02.175, Dekenstraat 6, Leuven from 5/10-21/12
• Sem 2
- Monday and Wednesday from 7-9pm at Institute of Languages (ILT), room ILT 02.175, Dekenstraat 6, Leuven from 7/2-2/5ILT 02.175, Dekenstraat 6, Leuven from 7/2 2/5
• Attention: separate registration is required: for sem 1 this can be done online at ilt.kuleuven.be, make sure to select the correct course (Dutch language and cultures)
• Course coordinator: Lieve Dewachter: Lieve.DeWachter@ilt.kuleuven.be
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May workshop- Annual meeting of all students and
coordinators
- Give practical information about the program to ALL students
Feedback from the students about the- Feedback from the students about the program and the curriculum
- 1st year students follow cleanroom training
- 2nd year students present results of their thesis
- Informal occasion to gather together and fraternize or sisternize…
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1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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Master thesis
• Master thesis = Research project
- intended to bring the student in close contact with a multinational and gmultidisciplinary research environment
• 30 ects = 750-900 hours of work !
•You can choose from a list of relevant research projects and work in close collaboration with PhD students, postdocs and professors..
• Thesis work is carried out according to the local rules of the universities (see link below)
L l t li t f titl d/ h t d i ti ill b il bl• Local master: list of titles and/or short descriptions will be available on the website in second semester (local master only)
• Erasmus Mundus master: selection of thesis topic will be made at start of second year
Master thesis selection (local master)
- Mid april: list of topics available on website
- Mid april-mid may: look around, talk to supervisors or promotersupervisors or promoter
- Send 3 choices to secretariat by the mid May – make sure you realy want to do each of the 3 topics !
- End of May: thesis assignment published on website
- Inform promotor and/or daily supervisor and the EMM Secretariat (Anouck Brouwers)
- Make arrangements with your supervisor when and how to start the thesis work
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Master thesis reporting
• Intermediate presentation: feedback• Publishable summary: paper style• Thesis manuscript: full report• Final presentation: defense
• Templates for cover pages available on the website• Student should provide 3 hardcopies to the jury
members• E-version to be uploaded on Toledo and sent to program
director• Guidelines regarding the thesis (writing, outline, cover
page etc):http://eng.kuleuven.be/english/education/Masterpaper/index.html
Master thesis evaluation • Master thesis is finalized with a public presentation (defense).
• The master thesis will be evaluated by a jury of at least 3 persons: the promotorthe daily supervisormininum 2 assessors
• Your are evaluated on three aspects:- The process: the work during the year (ability to work independently,
critical sense, inventivity, creativity, degree of complexity) - The product: the final product and/or the text (scientific content, style,
language, care, legibility, structure) - The presentation and oral examination (style, language, care, structure,
completeness, timing)• Scoring on the basis of weighted average of the scores of the jury
members- Promoter(s): 25%- Daily supervisor: 25%- Assessor 1: 25%- Assessor 2: 25%
In case the promoter is acting as daily supervisor the weight is 40%, rest is equally distributed between assessors (40-30-30)
-http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology/student.htm
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Master thesis evaluation EMM
• Thesis reporting and evaluation is done according to common rules of EMM Nano – will be communicated next year !
Always provide logo of both universities• Always provide logo of both universities
• Thesis is also evaluated by K.U. Leuven promoter
• KU Leuven promoter has to be selected by the student and the local supervisor, and be approved by the program director and/or the educational committee.
• 2 hardcopies of the thesis books should be sent to K.U. Leuven (EMM secretary)
1 for the external promoter (at least 2 weeks before the examination date)- 1 for the external promoter (at least 2 weeks before the examination date)
- 1 for the coordinator
• Please mention in the thesis clearly
- that it was part of the Erasmus Mundus program
- your EMM trajectory.
Industrial internships• Students from the local master can replace 6 ects of the broadening courses by
an industrial internship
• Industrial internship takes place during summer months after 1st master year
• Evaluation takes place at the beginning of the 2nd master year !
• In case of re-exams in August: difficult ! Make sure you pass all your courses !
• ATTENTION: only select internship during 2nd phase (2nd year) in your ISP
• Student looks for a possible internship position, can be in Belgium or outside Belgium
• Topic should be related to nanoscience and nanotechnology
• Support in selecting a position can be provided by program director, teaching staff or internship responsiblestaff or internship responsible
• If interested: start in time, end of May all paperwork should be done !
• Internship responsible Nano: Prof. D. Schreurs, ESAT Dept. , Dominique.Schreurs@esat.kuleuven.be
• More information about procedure: see website:
http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology/stages_nl.htm
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Possible companiesBelgium:Photovoltech (Tienen) ; contact person : Jozef SzlufcikCochlear (Mechelen) ; contact person :Bart VolckaertSolvay (Neder-over-Heembeek) ; contact person : Laurent Jeannin, Hans Miltner NXP (Leuven) ; contact person : Filip Frederix, Casper Juffermans Melexis (Ieper) ; contact person : Piet De PauwNanocyl (Namen) ; contact person : F. LuiziUmicore (Olen) Xenics (Leuven) On Semiconductor (Oudenaarde) Thrombogenics (Leuven) … Abroad:IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience); see VTK websiteExperience); see VTK website ITRI (Taiwan) Panasonic (Japan) Intel (Ireland) ASML (Netherlands)
http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology/internshipcompanies.htm
Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
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Exam schedule
• At K.U. Leuven you have always two exam chances for each course
• There are 3 examination periods: january: 1st semester courses- january: 1st semester courses
- june: 2nd sem courses + evt. 2nd chance for 1st sem courses (EMM only)- august/september: 2nd chance for 1st and 2nd sem courses
• Exams can ONLY take place during these periods
• Non-EMM students have to ask permission by the faculty to do retake exams of sem 1 courses in the June session !!!
• EMM students are allowed to take second chance exams in the june session to allow a smooth transition to 2nd year university, BUT it is advised to do this y y,only if the number of exams is limited to a few (1 to 3 max) !
• For the january and june sessions exams for each course are already scheduled by the faculty secretariat, and are visible in your ISP.
• Check with your choice of ISP also your exam schedule !
• For august session students make direct appointments with professor
Problems during exams
• Exam dates can only be changed in exceptional situations (e.g. illness), and ONLY by the ombuds person after consulting with the ), y p gteacher
• If you cannot attend an exam• ALWAYS inform the faculty secretary (Anouck Brouwers) and the ombuds
person (Inge Asselberghs) beforehand !- Inform the teacher in time that you will not attend the exam !
- Absence on a fixed examdate is ONLY allowed based on clear motivation (illness, accident, personal problems), NOT on study related reasons (not ready to do exam)exam).
- If you are absent without reason or notice you loose your exam chance
• Ombudsperson is available for helping you with problems (conflicts, schedule, illness, etc.): Inge Asselberghs
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Exam formats, scoring and feedback
• Default format: oral examination with written preparation ! Dont let you surprise !
• Professors should explain exam format well in time ! If he/she did not: ASK ! Formats are also available on program book
• Courses are scored on a total scale of 20 points, percentage is weighted sum of scores of all courses !
• When you do second chance exam in august: you keep your highest score from the two chances (only within one academic year )
• Be careful: if you pass the exam you cannot do a second chance to increase your score !increase your score !
• After each examination session: scores will be made available on KU Loket, and a session will be planned with program director to discuss your results
• At the end of the program: examination commission meets and decides on the final result and pass/fail !
• After examination commission: graduation ceremony (proclamation) and distribution of certificates and transcripts
Pass/fail criteria and CSE forlocal program
• Student passes the program if he passes for every part of the program (min 10/20)(min 10/20)
• Cumulative study-efficiency (CSE) as central parameter
CSE=
• A cumulative study-efficiency ≥ 50% is important for:- Re-registration (see next slide)
Number of credits you are allowed to take
creditsregisteredofamount
creditsobtainedofamount
- Number of credits you are allowed to take
• CSE>50%: unlimited number of credits can be taken, CSE<50% max66 credits can be taken
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CSE and re-registrationNON EER students
• If you fail a course once: bis-registration is allowed if CSE>50%, if CSE<50%: you are refused to register for 1 academic year for the master program, the course and any otherprogram with the same course !
• If you fail a course twice: ter-registration is NOT allowed, your are refused to register for 5 academic years for the same program, for the course and any other program withthe same coursethe same course
• Deviations on the refusal can be possible by International Office, admissions and mobilityunit, only based on non-study related circumstances
• If you want to register for another program you have to go through admission procedure again !
EER students
• If you fail a course twice: ter-registration is allowed if CSE>50%, if CSE<50%: you are refused to register for 1 academic year for the master program, the course and any other program with the same course !p g
• If you fail a course 3 times: quater-registration is NOT allowed, your are refused to register for 5 academic years for the same program, for the course and any otherprogram with the same course
• Deviations on the refusal can be possible by Director Student Administration, only basedon non-study related circumstances
Exams (EMM)
• Exams take place in the sessions organized by the local partner university, according to the rules of the university.
• The ects-credits are gained for the course if you pass the exam, according to the rules of the local university (can be different for each university)
• If you obtained more than 60 ects-credits, credits can only be transferred to the next year if the excess represents a full course.
S d h d h f h• Students who do not pass the exam of the course, can get 1 or more retakes in the same academic year, according to the rules of the local university.- e.g. at KUL: only 2 chances per academic year !
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Pass/fail criteria (EMM)
You obtain the double Master diploma if - you obtained minimum 120 credits in totaly- AND you obtained minimum 54 credits at each of both universities
First year students:If you gain 60 ects: you can go to the next year at the second universityIf you gain between 54 and 60 ects:- you can still go the the 2nd university !- you have to add the missing credits to the second year program (= upto
66 ects) - core courses cannot be failed ! You will have to come back to KU
Leuven next year to do re-takes (at your own cost !)- extra courses are chosen from elective broadening courses of the partner
university of year 2.
Pass/fail criteria (EMM)
First year students:
• If you gain less then 54 ects:- either you quit the Master!- or you can re-register for a second chance at K.U. Leuven for the
missing credits (see rules on CSE !)- You will have to come back to do the exam for the missing
credits (at your own costs !)
F t d t ith h l hi th t d t bt i 48• For students with a scholarship that do not obtain 48 credits at the start of the 2nd year the Board has the right to revoke the admission of the student to the program. In that case the scholarship is automatically discontinued.
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Pass/fail criteria (EMM)
Second year students:
• Compulsory 2nd year courses cannot be failed !
• If you do not obtain either 120 credits at the end of year 2 or the 54 credits at each university (or both), you fail the master !
- you can leave the program - or you have to re-register for a third year for the missing credits- or you have to re-register for a third year for the missing credits.
• BUT: be careful for visa issues !!!!!
For more details on examination rules:
https://www.kuleuven.be/education/regulations/
BUT: for Erasmus Mundus students: some rules do not applypp y
There will be a separate session organized on examination and examination rules
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Evaluation/grades
At KUL the diploma will also mention a grade<68%: passed (cum fructu)<68%: passed (cum fructu)
>68: distinction (cum laude)
>77%: great distinction (magna cum laude)
>85%: greatest distinction (summa cum laude)
>90%: greatest distinction with congratulations of examination commission
For local program: based on the weigthed results of allFor local program: based on the weigthed results of all courses (weigthed by the credits) !
For EMM: scores of 2nd year will be transferred into the KUL scale !
Contacts !
For all issues related to exams, please contact, p
• Masters secretariat: Anouck Brouwers (Tel: 016321202)
anouck.brouwers@eng.kuleuven.be
• Ombudsperson: Inge Asselberghs (Tel: 016 327169 )Ombudsperson: Inge Asselberghs (Tel: 016 327169 ) inge.asselberghs@fys.kuleuven.be
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Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
POC or Permanente Onderwijs Commissie
• POC = Official KUL Educational Coordination meeting of Master Nano and Erasmus Mundus Master
• Meets 4 times per year, reports directly to Group Exact Sciences of K.U.Leuven
• Chair: Guido Groeseneken
• Coordinates the two Nano Masters
- Changes in the program/courses
All decisions on course vacancies examination- All decisions on course vacancies, examination committee, procedures etc.
- Coordination between the 3 fac: schedules, master thesis, student information, etc.
- All issues relevant to the two masters
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POC or Permanente Onderwijs Commissie
Members:• Chair: G Groeseneken (FIW)Chair: G. Groeseneken (FIW)• Teaching staff representatives from the 3 faculties:
- FW: Arnout Ceulemans, Chris Van Haesendonck, Steven De Feyter- FIW: Bart Nauwelaers, M. Wevers, M. Heyns- FBIW: Bart Nicolai, Jeroen Lammertyn, C. Kirschhok
• Three representatives of assisting personnel ( BAP/AAP): - FW: Inge Asselberghs - Ombudsperson- FIW: Geert HellingsFIW: Geert Hellings- FBIW: Evelyn Micholt
• 5 Students: volunteers wanted (1st and 2nd year, Dutch, English and EMM) !- 2nd year: B. Vincchi, Luis Leon Hoffman (2nd year local Eng)
EMM Board
• Coordination between the 4 universities• Representatives of each universityRepresentatives of each university
- Per Rudquist, Göran Johansson, Chalmers- Philippe Peyla, JFU Grenoble- Petra Schwille, Anne Chesneau, TU Dresden- Guido Groeseneken, KU Leuven, Chair- Elke Delfosse, KU Leuven, Secretary
• Meets 4-5 times per year• Responsible for:• Responsible for:
- All coordination issues between the universities (transfer of scores, diploma’s, workshops, thesis etc.)
- Selection of new students (february for non-EU, june for EU)- Program changes to common program- Interface with EU commission
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Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
Virtual EMM community
• We would like to encourage you as EMM-students to communicate with each other
• Virtual community: = use the internet to get in touch with each other- Discussion forum/blackboard/message board- Exchange experience- Exchange knowledge/information/presentations/documents- Ask questions on course content- Etc.
• Use Web-based communication tool at KULeuven: http://toledo kuleuven be/http://toledo.kuleuven.be/
• Facebook page of EMM Nano (ex)students: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6467376510
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1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
Student services ! Use them if needed !
- Student services: http://www.kuleuven.be/studentservices/
- Housing service: www.kuleuven.be/accommodation/
- Study advice: http://www.kuleuven.be/studyadvice/
S i l i htt // k l b / i l i /- Social service: http://www.kuleuven.be/socialservices/
- Student jobs: http://www.kuleuven.be/studentemployment/Student services
- Medical service: http://www.kuleuven.be/studentservices/health/medical_centre.html
- Psychological problems: http://www.kuleuven.be/studentservices/health/psychotherapeutic_centre.html
- Meeting point for international students: http://www.kuleuven.be/pangaea/
- International Office: http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions
Adress: Van Dalecollege, Naamsestraat 80 bus 5415, Leuven.
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Important contacts !• Program director: Guido Groeseneken (Tel: 016281269)
guido.groeseneken@imec.be- Program management- Approval ISP/Study advice
Help in looking for internship positions- Help in looking for internship positions- Selection of thesistopics- Midtermpresentations and thesis defense- POC/EMM Board
• Internship coordinator: Dominique Schreurs (Tel: 016321821)Dominique.Schreurs@esat.kuleuven.be- Internship selection/administration- Internship follow-up and evaluation
• Ombudsperson: Inge Asselberghs (Tel: 016 327174 ) Inge.Asselberghs@fys.kuleuven.be- ALL problems during exams- Exam(re)schedule
Important contacts !• Master secretariat: Anouck Brouwers (Tel: 016321202)
anouck.brouwers@eng.kuleuven.be- Lecture schedules- Exam schedule
Problems with ISP- Problems with ISP- Erasmus exchange- Athens courses- Transcripts- POC secretary- Etc.
• EMM Nano secretariat: Elke Delfosse (Tel: 016281747)elke.delfosse@imec.be- All issues related to EMM Nano- EMM Board secretary- Student administration support- Problems with visa, scholarships, insurance, etc.- EU interface/progress reports- May workshop
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Outline
1. Introduction and Objectives2. Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3. KUL Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology4. Diploma5. How to select your individual study program (ISP) ?6. How to find lecture schedules and rooms ?7. Lecture series Nanoscience and Nanotechnology8. Project work/Cleanroom training/Athens/Dutch/May workshop9. Master thesis/internships9. Master thesis/internships10. Exams and pass/fail criteria11. POC (Permanente Onderwijs Commissie) and EMM Board12. Virtual EMM community13. Important contacts14. Wrap up
It’s City Hall It’s Churches
Finally !
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Enjoy Leuven !
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Enjoy Leuven !
The University libraryKU Leuven headquarter:Universiteitshal !
The Faculty of Engineering Headquarters in the Arenberg Castel
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Old Market !
It’s pubs !
Tonight at 6pmNano-BBQ for ALL students
EMM Nano 1st and 2nd yearLocal Dutch and English Master 1st and 2nd year
Where ?Where ?De MoeteCelestijnenlaan 200PLeuven !
First building at campus entranceFirst building at campus entrance…
WE WISH YOU SUCCESS WITH YOUR MASTER STUDY
ENJOY LEUVEN
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