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.
Course Learning Outcomes
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