Course - Introduction to Nanotechnology - TFY4350
TFY4350 - Introduction to Nanotechnology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
Definitions of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, bionanotechnology, nanoelectronics and nanomedicine; introduction to key topics in nanotechnology illustrated with original scientific literature; experimental techniques that can be used to study nanoscale materials and phenomena; material properties on the nanoscale; introduction to physics and chemistry needed to understand nanoscale phenomena and material properties; commercialization of nanotechnology; introduction to ethical issues related to nanotechnology.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate should have knowledge of:
- definitions of nanotechnology and nanoscience as research and technology development fields.
- historical perspective on major findings that resulted in the establishment of nanotechnology as a research field; understand the motivation behind the research.
- connection between nanoscience and traditional disciplines such as physics/chemistry/biology.
- selected topics in nanoscience, including experimental techniques, materials, basic principles, and nanoscale material properties.
Skills
The candidate should be able to:
- perform simple calculations to solve and analyze selected nanotechnology problems.
- propose methods and experimental techniques that can be used to study nanoscale materials and phenomena.
- use scaling laws to predict the properties of nanoscale materials.
General competence
The candidate must be able to:
- describe the possibilities and limitations of nanotechnology, bionanotechnology, nanoelectronics and nanostructured materials.
- understand ethical dilemmas in nanotechnology.
- communicate effectively about nanotechnology to fellow students and to the society.
- work together to solve tasks; find and read scientific literature, store bibliographic information and refer to scientific literature in reports and presentations.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, mandatory exercises, laboratory demonstrations and groupwork. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nanotechnology (MTNANO)
Course materials
Will be given at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFE4220 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2016 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Nanotechnology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-12-17 15:00 INSPERA
-
Room Building Number of candidates SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 4 SL111 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 8 SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 10 SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 14 SL111 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 2 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
-
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"