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 re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Course materials

Will be given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions