Study programme
2023-2024
Model Path over 2 years: specialisation Nanophysics
The student has to acquire a minimum of 120 ECTS-credits.
Compulsory courses in general physics (30 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 30 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Advanced quantum mechanics
Course code:
2001WETAQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Atom and molecule structure
Course code:
2001WETAMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Mathematical methods in theoretical physics
Course code:
2001WETMTP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Statistical and mathematical physics
Course code:
2001WETSMP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Symmetry in physics
Course code:
2001WETSIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Master thesis (30 ECTS-credits)
Master project in physics (30 ECTS-credits)
Master thesis physics including internship
Course code:
2012WETMAP
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Compulsory courses in nanophysics (18 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 18 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Computational Materials Physics
Course code:
2400WETCMP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Stefaan Cottenier
- Bart Partoens
Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Nanosystems
Course code:
2001WETMSN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Physics of Low-Dimensional Systems
Course code:
2001WETLDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Optional courses in nanophysics (42 ECTS-credits)
The student has to choose a total of 42 ECTS-credits either from the list below, optional courses from another research module of the Dutch master programme, the general list of optional courses of the Dutch master programme, or from another master's programme (upon approval).
Academic Literacies for Scientists
Course code:
2000WETSEN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
28
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics
Course code:
2090FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics
Course code:
2002WETPQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Superconductivity and Superfluidity
Course code:
2001WETSCF
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Advanced Electron Microscopy
Course code:
2002WETELM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student has obtained a credit for Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Nanosystems or is enrolled for it.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Biosensors and Bioelectronics
Course code:
9001KULBSE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Jeroen Lammertyn
Computational Physics
Course code:
2001WETCPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Device Physics
Course code:
2001WETDPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2001WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project microscopy and spectroscopy
Course code:
2001WETPMS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETPLD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Selected topics in differential geometry
Course code:
2600WETDGA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Mathematics
Lecturer(s):
Quantum Many-body Theory of the Solid State
Course code:
2001WETSSP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Surface Physics
Course code:
2001WETSUP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Advanced X-ray (Micro)tomography
Course code:
2400WETAXT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
2022-2023
Model Path over 2 years: specialisation Nanophysics
The student has to acquire a minimum of 120 ECTS-credits.
Compulsory courses in general physics (30 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 30 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Advanced quantum mechanics
Course code:
2001WETAQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Atom and molecule structure
Course code:
2001WETAMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Mathematical methods in theoretical physics
Course code:
2001WETMTP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Statistical and mathematical physics
Course code:
2001WETSMP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Symmetry in physics
Course code:
2001WETSIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Master thesis (30 ECTS-credits)
Master project in physics (30 ECTS-credits)
Master thesis physics including internship
Course code:
2012WETMAP
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Compulsory courses in nanophysics (18 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 18 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Computational Materials Physics
Course code:
2400WETCMP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Stefaan Cottenier
- Bart Partoens
Microscopy and spectroscopy of nanosystems
Course code:
2001WETMSN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETLDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Optional courses in nanophysics (42 ECTS-credits)
The student has to choose a total of 42 ECTS-credits either from the list below, optional courses from another research module of the Dutch master programme, the general list of optional courses of the Dutch master programme, or from another master's programme (upon approval).
Academic Literacies for Scientists
Course code:
2000WETSEN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
28
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics
Course code:
2090FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics
Course code:
2002WETPQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Superconductivity and superfluidity
Course code:
2001WETSCF
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Advanced electron microscopy
Course code:
2002WETELM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student has obtained a credit for Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Nanosystems or is enrolled for it.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Biosensors and bioelectronics
Course code:
9001KULBSE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Jeroen Lammertyn
Computational physics
Course code:
2001WETCPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Device physics
Course code:
2001WETDPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2001WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project microscopy and spectroscopy
Course code:
2001WETPMS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETPLD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Selected topics in differential geometry
Course code:
2600WETDGA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Mathematics
Lecturer(s):
Quantum many-body theory of the solid state
Course code:
2001WETSSP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Surface physics
Course code:
2001WETSUP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
X-ray (micro)tomography
Course code:
2000WETXRT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
2021-2022
Model Path over 2 years: specialisation Nanophysics
The student has to acquire a minimum of 120 ECTS-credits.
Compulsory courses in general physics (30 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 30 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Advanced quantum mechanics
Course code:
2001WETAQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Atom and molecule structure
Course code:
2001WETAMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Mathematical methods in theoretical physics
Course code:
2001WETMTP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Statistical and mathematical physics
Course code:
2001WETSMP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Symmetry in physics
Course code:
2001WETSIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Master thesis (30 ECTS-credits)
Master project in physics (30 ECTS-credits)
Master thesis physics including internship
Course code:
2012WETMAP
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Compulsory courses in nanophysics (18 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 18 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Computational Materials Physics
Course code:
2400WETCMP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Stefaan Cottenier
- Bart Partoens
Microscopy and spectroscopy of nanosystems
Course code:
2001WETMSN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETLDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Optional courses in nanophysics (42 ECTS-credits)
The student has to choose a total of 42 ECTS-credits either from the list below, optional courses from another research module of the Dutch master programme, the general list of optional courses of the Dutch master programme, or from another master's programme (upon approval).
Academic Literacies for Scientists
Course code:
2000WETSEN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
28
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics
Course code:
2090FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics
Course code:
2002WETPQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Superconductivity and superfluidity
Course code:
2001WETSCF
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Advanced electron microscopy
Course code:
2002WETELM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student has obtained a credit for Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Nanosystems or is enrolled for it.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Biosensors and bioelectronics
Course code:
9001KULBSE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Jeroen Lammertyn
Computational physics
Course code:
2001WETCPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Device physics
Course code:
2001WETDPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2001WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project microscopy and spectroscopy
Course code:
2001WETPMS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETPLD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Selected topics in differential geometry
Course code:
2600WETDGA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Mathematics
Lecturer(s):
Quantum many-body theory of the solid state
Course code:
2001WETSSP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Surface physics
Course code:
2001WETSUP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
X-ray (micro)tomography
Course code:
2000WETXRT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
2020-2021
Model Path over 2 years: specialisation Nanophysics
The student has to acquire a minimum of 120 ECTS-credits.
Compulsory courses in general physics (30 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 30 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Advanced quantum mechanics
Course code:
2001WETAQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Atom and molecule structure
Course code:
2001WETAMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Mathematical methods in theoretical physics
Course code:
2001WETMTP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Statistical and mathematical physics
Course code:
2001WETSMP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Symmetry in physics
Course code:
2001WETSIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Master thesis (30 ECTS-credits)
Master project in physics (30 ECTS-credits)
Master thesis physics including internship
Course code:
2012WETMAP
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Compulsory courses in nanophysics (18 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 18 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Computational Materials Physics
Course code:
2400WETCMP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Stefaan Cottenier
- Bart Partoens
Microscopy and spectroscopy of nanosystems
Course code:
2001WETMSN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETLDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Optional courses in nanophysics (42 ECTS-credits)
The student has to choose a total of 42 ECTS-credits either from the list below, optional courses from another research module of the Dutch master programme, the general list of optional courses of the Dutch master programme, or from another master's programme (upon approval).
Academic Literacies for Scientists
Course code:
2000WETSEN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
28
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Advanced electron microscopy
Course code:
2002WETELM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student has obtained a credit for Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Nanosystems or is enrolled for it.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Biosensors and bioelectronics
Course code:
9001KULBSE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Jeroen Lammertyn
Neuro Data Processing
Course code:
2074FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Georgios A. Keliris
- Winnok De Vos
- Reinoud Maex
Computational physics
Course code:
2001WETCPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Device physics
Course code:
2001WETDPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2001WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics
Course code:
2002WETPQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project microscopy and spectroscopy
Course code:
2001WETPMS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETPLD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Solid state physics
Course code:
2001WETSSP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Selected topics in differential geometry and analysis
Course code:
2600WETDGA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Mathematics
Lecturer(s):
Superconductivity and superfluidity
Course code:
2001WETSCF
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Surface physics
Course code:
2001WETSUP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
X-ray (micro)tomography
Course code:
2000WETXRT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
2019-2020
Model Path over 2 years: specialisation Nanophysics
The student has to acquire a minimum of 120 ECTS-credits.
Compulsory courses in general physics (30 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 30 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Advanced quantum mechanics
Course code:
2001WETAQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Atom and molecule structure
Course code:
2001WETAMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Mathematical methods in theoretical physics
Course code:
2001WETMTP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Statistical and mathematical physics
Course code:
2001WETSMP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Symmetry in physics
Course code:
2001WETSIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Master thesis (30 ECTS-credits)
Master project in physics (30 ECTS-credits)
Master thesis physics including internship
Course code:
2012WETMAP
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Compulsory courses in nanophysics (15 ECTS-credits)
The student has to acquire all 15 ECTS-credits from the list below.
Electronic structure calculations
Course code:
2001WETESC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Microscopy and spectroscopy of nanosystems
Course code:
2001WETMSN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETLDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Optional courses in nanophysics (45 ECTS-credits)
The student has to choose a total of 45 ECTS-credits either from the list below, optional courses from another research module of the Dutch master programme, the general list of optional courses of the Dutch master programme, or from another master's programme (upon approval).
Academic Literacies for Scientists
Course code:
2000WETSEN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
28
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
Advanced electron microscopy
Course code:
2002WETELM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Biosensors and bioelectronics
Course code:
9001KULBSE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
- Jeroen Lammertyn
Computational Neuroscience
Course code:
2070FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Michele Giugliano
Computational physics
Course code:
2001WETCPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Device physics
Course code:
2001WETDPH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2001WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics
Course code:
2002WETPQM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project electronic structure calculations
Course code:
2001WETPES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project microscopy and spectroscopy
Course code:
2001WETPMS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Project physics of low-dimensional systems
Course code:
2001WETPLD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Solid state physics
Course code:
2001WETSSP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Superconductivity and superfluidity
Course code:
2001WETSCF
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
Surface physics
Course code:
2001WETSUP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):
X-ray (micro)tomography
Course code:
2000WETXRT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Physics
Lecturer(s):