Syllabus ( MSE 483 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Nanomaterials and Introduction to Nanotechnology |
| Course code: |
MSE 483 |
| Lecturer: |
Res. Asst. Dr. Mehmet SEZER
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| ECTS credits: |
5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Spring |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face , Lab work
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
The course aims at providing you with a general and broad introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of nanotechnology. During the course you will acquire the basic knowledge of the physical phenomena, theoretical concepts and experimental techniques behind the recent vastly improved ability to observe, fabricate and manipulate individual structures on the nanometer scale. Another aim of the course is to familiarize with the on-going merge of the top-down approach of microelectronics and micromechanics with the bottom-up approach of chemistry/biochemistry; a development that is creating new and exciting cross-disciplinary research fields and technologies. The recent scientific and technology work in the nano world will be presented to demonstrate the potential of nanoscience and industrial applications of nanotechnology. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify appropriate characterisation techniques, and demonstrate awareness of future nanotechnologies
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Term paper
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Grasp simple but relevant quantum mechanical problems
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
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Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization and specification
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Term paper
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Use physical reasoning to develop simple nanoscale models to interpret the behaviour of such physical systems
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Top-down micro and nanotechnology
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| Week 2: |
Top-down micro and nanotechnology |
| Week 3: |
A brief intro to quantum physics |
| Week 4: |
A brief intro to quantum physics |
| Week 5: |
A brief intro to quantum physics |
| Week 6: |
Metals and conduction electrons |
| Week 7: |
Metals and conduction electrons |
| Week 8: |
Atomic orbitals and carbon nanotubes |
| Week 9: |
Atomic orbitals and carbon nanotubes |
| Week 10: |
Midterm Exam |
| Week 11: |
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) |
| Week 12: |
Project Presentations |
| Week 13: |
Project Presentations |
| Week 14: |
Transport in nanostructures |
| Week 15*: |
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) |
| Week 16*: |
Final Exam
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| Textbooks and materials: |
Introduction to Nanotechnology, by Frank J. Ovens
Lecture notes and reference literature.
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| Recommended readings: |
Electronic Properties of Materials, Rolf E Hummel
Springer 2011
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
10 |
20 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
2-11 |
50 |
| Homework: |
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0 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
30 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
12 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
1 |
12 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
3 |
10 |
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| Term project presentation: |
3 |
1 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
3 |
4 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
5 |
4 |
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| Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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