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TFE4220 - Introduction to Nanotechnology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Work 100/100

Course content

The cource will present an analysis of areas of relevance to subjects such as bionanotechnology, nanostructured materials, and nanoelectronics. The cource will focus on common techniques in order to understand the possibilites of nanotechnology. A section on ethical and environmental issues will also be presented.

Learning outcome

The subject gives an introduction to central themes within nanotechnology, with emphasis on how this cross-disciplinary technology can increase understanding and promote novel products.

Knowledge:
Understand possibilities and limitations of nanotechnology in bionanotechnology, nanoelectronics and nanostructured materials for energy and environment. Understand ethical dilemma within nanotechnology.

Skills:
Use simple calculations to solve and analyze selected problems within nanotechnology.

General competence:
Collaborate to solve exercises.
Orally present results of own studies.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, mandatory excercises, laboratory demonstrations and groupwork. A continious evaluation based on the excercises and groupworks will be used, each will be graded in procent.

Course materials

Will be given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TFY4350 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2013

Language of instruction: -

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Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Electronic Systems

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Work 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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