Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program at Grenoble INP - UGA is a comprehensive and well-structured course of study that prepares students for a wide range of careers in engineering, management, and research.

Program Details

Volumes Horaires

• CM: 13.5 hours
• Projet: no hours specified
• TD: 18.0 hours
• Stage: no hours specified
• TP: no hours specified
• DS: no hours specified

CrÈdits ECTS

The program is worth 0.0 ECTS credits.

Objectives

The objective of the program is to acquire common tools for describing solids and molecules, including atomistics, Lewis structures, molecular orbital theory, and geometric crystallography.

Responsibilities

The program is led by Sandrine BRICE-PROFETA.

Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Atomistics: generalities, characteristics of an atom, emission spectra of the hydrogen atom and hydrogenic ions, electronic structure, and energy levels.
• Description of the atom in quantum mechanics: introduction, wave-particle duality, Schrˆdinger equation, wave functions, and quantum numbers.
• Periodic table: organization of elements, presentation of main chemical families, evolution of atomic properties, and polarization.
• Electronic structure and geometry of molecules: molecular structure and geometry, Lewis model, VSEPR model, and hybridization of atomic orbitals.
• Structure of the solid state: generalities, classification of crystals, unit cell, coordination, compactness, and mass density.
• Weak bonds: description of Van der Waals interactions and hydrogen bonds, identification of weak bonds in simple substances, and application to phase transition temperatures.

Assessment

The program includes a monitored assignment (1.5 hours) worth 90% and continuous assessment in the form of a homework assignment/QCM worth 10%.

Calendar

The program is scheduled in the following courses:

• Engineer curriculum - Preparatory course - Semester 1
• Engineer curriculum - Preparatory course SHN - ART - Semester 1

Additional Information

• Code of teaching: 1CMCHI01
• Language of instruction: not specified
• Update: 21/10/2020

The Preparatory Course for INP

The preparatory course for INP is a common program for 10 preparatory classes in different locations, including Bordeaux, Cambrai Hauts-de-France, Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble, Nancy, Pointe-ý-PÓtre, Quimper, Saint Denis de la RÈunion, Valence, and Toulouse.