Thematic Study

This course consists of an in-depth study of a selected problem or topic related to materials chemistry for the program’s three targeted specializations: sustainable development, health, and membrane engineering. This may take the form of a research, development, or analysis project conducted in a laboratory or at a company. Students will work in small project groups. They will choose their topic and define the goal, objectives, and methods under the guidance of a mentor. The ultimate goal is to develop a product or methodology using the synthesis and analysis skills they have already acquired in preparation for the internships that will take place in S8.  

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 6 a.m.

            TD: 6:00 a.m.

            Practical Training: 4:00 p.m.

The objective of this course unit is to develop a product or methodology applied to one of the three specific tracks of the program by drawing on the students’ knowledge of materials chemistry. Students will work in project groups. They will develop their own synthesis strategy, propose and carry out characterization and property studies of these materials. While working on these projects, in addition to gaining new scientific knowledge and deepening their understanding of the concepts covered in the M1 program, students will acquire the skills and abilities to work in groups and independently, plan experiments, and more.   

Although the objectives, scope, and design of the projects vary by group, they must be designed to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge at the M1 level. Evaluation will be based on a report that must demonstrate that the student is able to:

• Identify and define a significant problem related to materials chemistry
• Systematically collect relevant, up-to-date information on the issue, either directly or from published studies or publicly available data.
• Analyze, interpret, and discuss information in accordance with standard academic research practices
• Draw conclusions and make recommendations relevant to the topic that will contribute to current knowledge and practices in materials chemistry
• Write and present a report and present the findings orally.

Adjust as needed based on the chosen project

Ongoing Assessment

Administrative contact(s):

Master's in Chemistry Office

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/