METE546 NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5700546 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AHMET MACİT ÖZENBAŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course has three objectives:
· to discuss different methods for the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanostructures;
· to highlight the principles of different techniques used to characterize these materials and structures;
· to evaluate the effects of nanostructuring on the mechanical, optical, electronic, magnetic, and chemical properties.
Course Content
Introduction to nanometer scale materials; visions in nanoscience and engineering. Different techniques of synthesis for nanostructured materials; synthesis of nanoparticles, nanotubes/nanowires, nanoscale films and bulk nanoscale materials. Characterization of nanostructured materials by electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and spectroscopical techniques. Properties of nanostructured materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
The goal is to achieve an understanding of the basis for the novel properties of nanostructured materials and a perspective on nanotechnology research.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | can reach the general and specific knowledge/information, can analyze, crystalize and implement these in conducting scientific research in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | have compressive knowledge on the up-to-date engineering practices and methods and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are equipped with the analytical characterization knowledge required in realizing observational/experimental work-based research activities in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | can clearly define and formulate problems related to the field, and develop exceptional and novel procedures to solve such problems. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and invent novel/alternative solutions in his designs. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | can work effectively as a member of a team in his own field or interdisciplinary groups, he can be the leader in such formations and offer solutions in intricate cases; can also work independently and take responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | can communicate well in spoken and written English effectively. | ✔ | |||