MNT502 CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES AT THE NANOSCALE
| Course Code: | 8710502 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Micro and Nanotechnology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. BURCU AKATA KURÇ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The primary objective of MNT 502 is to equip students with both theoretical understanding and basic laboratory experience in key characterization techniques used at the nanoscale. The course introduces advanced analytical tools used in nanoscience and nanotechnology research, enabling students to interpret data, assess material properties, and understand structure-property relationships at the nanoscale.
Course Content
Experimental and computational techniques of characterization at nanoscale. Theoretical and experimental studies. Structural characterization techniques such as Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM), SPM, SAM, particle size analysis. Spectroscopical techniques (XPS, AES, TOF, SIMS, NMR, FTIR and Raman, EELS). Computational modeling.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
• Gain a foundational understanding of core nanoscale characterization techniques, including optical and electron microscopy (confocal, SEM, TEM, AFM/SPM), particle size and zeta potential (DLS), and spectroscopic tools (XPS/ESCA).
• Learn the physical principles, instrumentation, and resolution limits associated with each technique.
• Develop the ability to select appropriate characterization methods for different types of nanomaterials and research questions.
• Analyze and interpret real experimental evaluation data collected during a lab session led by domain experts.
• Understand the complementarity of different techniques and how to combine them effectively in research.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Depth: Our graduates acquire in-depth knowledge for at least one of a sub-discipline about micro and nanotechnology in basic and applied science departments of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and become aware of the current state of scientific research in this discipline of micro nanotechnology and implement innovative methods | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Width: Our graduates will have information on common interdisciplinary area under the roof of micro and nanotechnology of basic and applied sciences | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Research: Our graduates gain the skills to conduct and terminate the research of their expertise by accessing modern information | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Lifelong Learning: Our graduates quickly adapt to new issues and continue to develop the habit of lifelong learning | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communication Skills: Our graduates express their ideas and the results of their work effectively in writing and orally | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ethics: Our graduates absorbs research and publication ethics rules as well as the professional ethics | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution