This course will underline principles and applications of nanotechnology. Current and future nanotechnology applications will be discussed in industry, medical, physics, chemistry, biology, and so on. The challenges will be mentioned within the innovative field of nanotechnology.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
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Lecture, discussion, demonstration etc.
Principle Sources
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There is no required textbook for this course
Other Sources
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Ratner and Ratner, Nanotechnology - A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea, Prentice Hall PTR, 1st edition (2003).
William D. Callister, Jr., Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (2007).
Richard Booker and Earl Boysen, Nanotechnology for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, (2005).
Charles P. Poole Jr. and Frank J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley-Interscience, 1st edition, (2003).
John Mongillo , Nanotechnology 101, Greenwood Pres, (2007).
ChinWee Shong, Sow Chorng Haur, Andrew T S Wee, Science at the Nanoscale: An Introductory Textbook, Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., (2010).
Alain Nouailhat, An Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (2008).
Lawrence Gasman, Nanotechnology Applications and Markets, Artech House Inc., (2006).
Wikipedia Portal: Nanotechnology and Wikibooks Nanotechnology
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Nanotechnology
Oral presentation
2. Week
Materials Science Overview
Oral presentation
3. Week
Materials Overview continue
Oral presentation
4. Week
Synthesis Methods of Nanostructures
Oral presentation
5. Week
Synthesis Methods of Nanostructures continue
Oral presentation
6. Week
Nanostructures: 0D, 1D, and 2D
Oral presentation
7. Week
Nanostructures: 0D, 1D, and 2D continue
Oral presentation
8. Week
Nanostructures: 0D, 1D, and 2D continue
Oral presentation
9. Week
Characterization Techniques of Nanostructures
Oral presentation
10. Week
Characterization Techniques of Nanostructures continue
Oral presentation
11. Week
Applications of Nanostructures
Oral presentation
12. Week
Applications of Nanostructures continue
Oral presentation
13. Week
Applications of Nanostructures continue
Oral presentation
14. Week
Project Presentations
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessments
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Gain a knowledge of contemporary issues related to industrial applications of nanotechnology.
LO-2
Be able to explain why properties of material vary in the nanoscale.
LO-3
Ability to identify current nanotechnology solutions in design, engineering, and manufacturing.
LO-4
Apply knowledge and skills of nanotechnology principles to a potential project application.
LO-5
Ability to search and read current nanotechnology literature.
LO-6
Learn the history of nanotechnology.
LO-7
Foster student’s interest in the nanotechnology for his/her future career.
LO-8
Describe tools for characterization of nanostructures.
LO-9
Explain the main properties of nanostructures such as nanotubes, nanowires, and nanoparticles.
