MNT501 NANOSCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
| Course Code: | 8710501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| 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: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course has the following objectives:
- to discuss unique mechanical, physico-chemical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials as a result of reduction in dimensionality;
- to highlight the principles of different techniques used for the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanofabrication;
- to give applications of nanomaterials in catalysis, electronics, optoelectronics, composite technology, environmental science, biotechnology and biomedicine;
The goal is to achieve an understanding of the basis for the novel properties of nanostructured materials and a perspective on contemporary research in nanotechnology.
Course Content
Introduction to the concept of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Unique mechanical, physico-chemical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials as a result of reduction in dimensionality. Synthesis methods of various nanomaterials. Nano and microfabrication techniques. Application of nanomaterials in catalysis, electronics, optoelectronics, composite technology, environmental science, biotechnology and biomedicine. Quantum computing.