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    Teacher: Dr. MESLI Meryem (course, TD and TP)

    Faculty: Technology

    Department: Hydraulics

    Course recipients: 1st year ST Enginneer

    Coefficient: 4

    Credit: 07

    Duration: 13 weeks

    Language of instruction: English

    Contact: meryem.mesli@univ-tlemcen.dz

  • Objectives



    The subject structure of matter has several objectives. Here are some of the general objectives that might be targeted:

     1. Understanding the fundamental nature of matter: The module aims to provide an in-depth understanding of what matter is made of, exploring atoms, subatomic particles and the fundamental forces that govern them.

     2. Explain the basic principles of quantum physics: This includes familiarisation with concepts such as the uncertainty principle, the standard model of particle physics, and wave-particle duality. 

    3. Understand the structure of the atom: This involves studying the configuration of electrons around the nucleus, energy levels, atomic orbitals and packing rules. 

    4. Analysing the nuclear structure: This involves studying the protons and neutrons inside the atomic nucleus, and the forces that hold them together. 

    5. Exploring fundamental interactions: This involves understanding the four fundamental forces of nature (gravitation, electromagnetism, strong interaction and weak interaction) and their role in the functioning of the universe at microscopic scales. 

    6. Applying concepts to observable phenomena: Students are often encouraged to use their knowledge to explain macroscopic phenomena, such as electrical conductivity, electromagnetic radiation and the effects of electromagnetic fields. 

    Together, these aims are intended to provide students with a solid grounding in fundamental physics and chemistry, as well as the tools needed to understand and analyse various observable phenomena in the world around them.

  • Prerequisites

    to study a course “structure of matter”, it is generally necessary to have:

    • Basic concepts of chemistry
    • Mathematics, particularly differential and integral calculus  

  • Global plan

    Chapter1: Fundamental concept

    Chapter2: The components of matter

    Chapter3: Electronic structure of matter

    Chapter4: Periodic classification of elements

    Chapter5: Chemical bond

    Chapter6:  Radioactivity


  • Prepare your selves

  • Meeting with your teacher

  • Chapter I: Fundamental concept of chemistry


  • Chapter II: The components of matter


  • Chapter III : Atomic structure of matter

  • Final test

  • I plan tests for my large workforce

  • Course glossary

  • Bibliographic references



  • Participate in course improvement

  • Controlling my progress

  • Correction of the chemistry exam "STRUCTURE OF MATTER"