Lectures, tutorials, seminars
| Who is this for | Contents | SPUR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical chemistry of solutions and interfaces | |||
| Colloids I (lecture – English) | Master’s students in Chemistry | Colloids I covers the fundamental principles of colloid and interface science, including the classification and preparation of colloidal systems, surface and interface thermodynamics, adsorption phenomena, and the interactions that determine the stability of colloidal systems. Students gain a quantitative understanding of concepts such as surface tension, capillarity, DLVO theory and self-organisation, using examples from chemistry, biology and industrial formulation. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Colloids II (exercises – English) | Master’s students in Chemistry | Colloids II covers advanced topics in colloid and interface science, including lipid bilayers and membrane transport, polymers in solution and at interfaces, the rheology of complex fluids, and the preparation, characterisation and stability of colloidal solutions and aerosols. The accompanying exercises focus on the application of theoretical concepts through quantitative problems, the interpretation of experimental data, and the discussion of characterisation methods such as scattering techniques, rheology, adsorption and transport measurements, thereby enabling students to analyse and solve practical problems in colloid science. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Soft and Condensed Matter I (lecture – English) | Master’s students in Chemistry | Soft and Condensed Matter I – Experimental Methods for the Study of Soft Matter teaches the fundamental experimental methods for characterising soft and complex condensed matter. Topics covered include scattering methods (light, X-ray and neutron scattering), microscopy, spectroscopy, rheology, thermal analysis and surface characterisation. The course places particular emphasis on the physical principles underlying the individual methods, the interpretation of experimental data, and the selection of suitable techniques for investigating the structure, dynamics and properties of polymers, colloids, surfactants, biomaterials and other soft matter systems. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Formulation (exercises – English) | Master’s students in Chemistry | The Formulation lecture course covers the scientific principles underlying the development and optimisation of complex formulations, with a particular focus on the relationship between molecular interactions, colloidal structure, manufacturing processes, stability and product properties in applications such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foodstuffs and industrial products. Topics covered include formulation strategies, surfactants, emulsions, suspensions, foams, rheology, solubilisation, and modern approaches such as sustainable formulation and formulation-by-design. The accompanying exercises focus on the practical application of formulation principles through case studies, formulation tasks, data analysis and problem-solving strategies. Students learn to select suitable ingredients, predict the behaviour of formulations, interpret experimental results and optimise formulations in terms of performance, stability, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Physical Chemistry for Pharmacists (lecture – German) | Pharmacy students | Physical Chemistry for Pharmacists covers the physical-chemical fundamentals of the pharmaceutical sciences. Topics include thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, reaction kinetics, electrochemistry, surface and colloid science, phase equilibria and transport processes. The course demonstrates how these principles determine the solubility, stability, formulation, release, membrane transport and bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients, and enables students to understand and predict the behaviour of pharmaceutical systems. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Sustainability | For whom | Contents | |
| Legislative Framework for Sustainable Chemistry (lecture – English) | Master’s students in Chemistry | Legislative Framework for Sustainable Chemistry provides an overview of the European and international legal framework governing the development, manufacture, use and marketing of chemicals and formulated products. Key regulatory frameworks such as REACH, CLP, the European Green Deal, the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, ecodesign principles, life-cycle assessments and product stewardship are covered. Furthermore, the course explains how regulatory requirements promote innovation towards safer and more sustainable chemicals. | Details – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Sustainable Chemistry (seminar – English) | Master’s students in Chemistry and Economic Chemistry | The Sustainable Chemistry seminar (M.Sc. Chemistry) offers students the opportunity to critically analyse and discuss current scientific literature and new topics in sustainable chemistry. Topics covered include green synthesis, sustainable solvents, circular chemistry, renewable raw materials, Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) and life-cycle thinking. Students develop advanced skills in evaluating scientific literature, engaging in critical discussion and presenting complex scientific content. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Lab-course | Who are they for | Contents | |
| Physical Chemistry lab-course for Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Students (supervision – German) | Bachelor’s students in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry | The Physical Chemistry lab-course provides practical knowledge of the fundamental experimental methods of physical chemistry. Students carry out experiments on thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, transport phenomena and phase equilibria, whilst learning the fundamentals of precise measurement techniques, data analysis, uncertainty analysis and scientific documentation. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Formulation lab-course for Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Students (conceptualisation, organisation and supervision – English) | Master’s students in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry | The Formulation lab-course provides in-depth practical knowledge of the development, production, characterisation and optimisation of complex formulations for applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food technology and industrial engineering. Students apply principles of formulation science to develop emulsions, suspensions, foams, gels and other dispersed systems, whilst investigating the relationship between composition, manufacturing process, microstructure, stability, rheology and product properties. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Nanoscience lab-course for Nanoscience (Physics) students (conceptualisation, organisation and supervision – German) | Bachelor’s students in Nanoscience | The ‘Nanoscience in Chemistry’ (B.Sc. Nanoscience) lab-course provides interdisciplinary practical knowledge in the synthesis, characterisation and physico-chemical investigation of nanostructured materials and colloidal systems. Students gain practical experience with modern experimental methods for the preparation and analysis of nanoparticles, nanostructured surfaces, self-organised systems and functional soft materials, whilst investigating the relationships between structure, interfaces and material properties. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |
| Physical Chemistry lab-course for Pharmacists (conceptualisation and supervision – German) | Pharmacy students | The Physical Chemistry for Pharmacists lab-course provides practical knowledge of experimental methods and physico-chemical principles of particular relevance to the pharmaceutical sciences. Students carry out laboratory experiments on solution chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, surface and colloid science, and transport processes, and learn about their significance for pharmaceutical systems and the development of medicines. | Detailed view – University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) |