ECTS - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEAC420) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology CEAC420 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CEAC 104
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Kaya
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Enable students understand the science of the ``nano`` in physics, engineering, chemistry, biology and medicine, Acquire a basic understanding of the current state of the development of nanotechnologies,Give information about the preparation and characterization techniques of various types of nanostructures, Highlight the major applications of nanoscale phenomena and structures in technology and science, Acquire an understanding of innovation in the nanotechnology sector, Give information about problems caused by nanoparticles and safety assessment for the nanoparticles.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Basic knowledge of the physical principles, mathematical methods and techniques appropriate about nanosize.
  • Types of nanostructures.
  • Synthesis and characterization techniques.
  • An understanding of some of the most common applications of nanoscale phenomena.
  • The importance and application of nanoscience in engineering, chemistry and biology.
  • Information about the safety of nanoparticles.
Course Content The state of the art of nanoscience, the rapid progress in experimental techniques and theoretical studies, physical principles, and a number of nanoscale measuring methods on synthesis and characterization of nanosystems, technological application of nanoscience, nanochemistry and nanobiology, nanomedicine.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction and Some Physical Principles Chapter 1
2 Introduction and Some Physical Principles Chapter 1
3 Synthesis of Nanomaterials Chapter 3
4 Synthesis of Nanomaterials Chapter 3
5 Microscopy – Nanoscopy Chapter 2
6 Other Characterization Techniques Chapter 2
7 Nanocrystals – Nanowires – Nanolayers Chapter 4
8 Nanocrystals – Nanowires – Nanolayers Chapter 4
9 MIDTERM
10 Applications of Nanotechnology Chapter 7 ve 9
11 Applications of Nanotechnology Chapter 7 ve 9
12 Nanochemistry –Chemistry on the Nanoscale, Catalysis, Renewable Energy, Batteries, and Environmental Protection Chapter 10
13 Nanochemistry –Chemistry on the Nanoscale, Catalysis, Renewable Energy, Batteries, and Environmental Protection Chapter 10
14 Biology on the Nanoscale Chapter 11 and 12
15 Presentations
16 FINAL EXAMINATION

Sources

Course Book 1. H.-E.Schaefer, Nanoscience, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010
Other Sources 2. B. Bhushan, Springer handbook of nanotechnology, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2004
3. Z. L. Wang, Characterization of Nanophase Materials, Wiley-WCH, 2000
4. 3.) W.C.W. Chan, Bio-Applications of Nanoparticles, Landes Bioscience and Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 2007
5. D. L. Feldheim, C. A. Foss, Jr., Metal Nanoparticles, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2002
6. A.I. Kirkland, J.L. Hutchison, Nanocharacterisation, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2007
7. M. Hosokawa, K. Nogi, M. Naito, T. Yokoyama, Elsevier, 2007
8. G. Schmid, Nanoparticles: From Theory to Application, WILEY-VCH Verlag, 2004
9. M. Ratner, D. Ratner, Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea, Prentice Hall, 2002

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 20
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the Materials Engineering; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to solve complex engineering problems and to model and solve of materials systems X
2 Understanding of science and engineering principles related to the structures, properties, processing and performance of Materials systems
3 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose X
4 Ability to design and choose proper materials for a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design and materials selection methods for this purpose X
5 Ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and solution of complex problems in Materails Engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively X
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret results using statistical and computational methods for complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Materials Engineering X
7 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually X
8 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; knowlegde of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions X
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information; follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development X
10 Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications X
11 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge of sustainable development X
12 Knowledge of the effects of Materials Engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety, knowledge of modern age problems reflected on engineering; awareness of legal consequences of engineering solutions

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 15 15
Project 1 15 15
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 129