Nanomaterials (MATE462) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Nanomaterials MATE462 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
2nd year engineering must courses
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Introduction to Nanotechnology concepts; Fundamentals, applications and novel materials
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Course assumes that students have no previous knowledge. Course will provide student with: • Basic knowledge on nanotechnology fundamentals • Current trends and future overview of nanotechnology • Tool and metrology applications (optical and probe techniques) • New and novel materials by nanotechnology • Literature experience • In class presentation experience • Analysis and reporting experience • Real industry application experience
Course Content Nanotechnology fundamentals, history, applications and novel materials; synthesis and application of nanomaterials and their application in industry in relation to existing technology applications; future trends and emerging technologies.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to nanotechnology: Basics and advantages from industry perspective. Health, safety and handling: Maintenance and application and required infrastructure
2 Nanomaterials and their synthesis: Chemical and physical synthesis methods of inorganic, organic and magnetic nanoparticles
3 Molecular properties of materials: A general overview on surfaces, interfaces and bulk properties with respect to nanomodification
4 Nanometrology: Tools and applications used in nanoscale characterization
5 Metals, oxides, and semimetal nanomaterials
6 Organic and magnetic nanomaterials: Bionanomaterials, magnetic agents and organic-inorganic interaction
7 Synthesis and preparation of nanomaterials
8 Nanopatterning and nanofunctionalization of surfaces: Nanomachining and spatial modification
9 In class student project presentation
10 In class student project presentation
11 In class student project presentation
12 In class student project presentation
13 In class student project presentation
14 In class student project presentation
15 In class student project presentation
16 Final Exam

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Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 40
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 2 65
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
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 X
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 X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 22 22
Report
Homework Assignments 6 3 18
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 50