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)
IE3603 Materials Science
Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Professor Fadime Üney-Yüksektepe
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
The course is not offered this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not offered 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
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
7
10
Poster Presentation
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained by Mathematics, Science and their engineering fields and ability to use their knowledge in solving complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability of determining, defining, formulating and solving complex engineering problems; for that purpose develop the ability of selecting and implementing suitable models and methods of analysis.
PO-3
Ability of designing a complex system, process, device or product under real world constraints and conditions serving certain needs; for this purpose ability of applying modern design techniques
PO-4
Ability of selecting and using the modern techniques and devices which are necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering implementations; ability of efficient usage of information technologies.
PO-5
Ability of designing experiments, conducting tests, collecting data and analyzing and interpreting the solutions to investigate of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
PO-6
Ability of working efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working ability and habits.
PO-7
Ability of verbal and written communication skills; and at least one foreign language skills, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, ability to prepare design and production reports, ability to make impressive presentation, ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions
PO-8
Awareness of importance of lifelong learning; ability to access data, to follow up the recent innovation in science and technology for continuous self-improvement.
PO-9
Conformity to ethical principles; knowledge about occupational and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering applications.
PO-10
Knowledge about work life implementations such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security in global and social dimensions, and on the problems of the modern age in engineering; awareness about legal outcomes of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Gain a knowledge of contemporary issues related to industrial applications of nanotechnology and be able to explain why properties of material vary in the nanoscale.
LO-2
Ability to identify current nanotechnology solutions in design, engineering, and manufacturing and apply knowledge and skills of nanotechnology principles to a potential project application.
LO-3
Ability to search and read current nanotechnology literature and learn the history of nanotechnology.
LO-4
Foster student’s interest in the nanotechnology for his/her future career and describe tools for characterization of nanostructures.
LO-5
Explain the main properties of nanostructures such as nanotubes, nanowires, and nanoparticles.
