Examination arrangement

Course content

The course contains module courses at NTNU NanoLab within a selection of the following topics/techniques:
Health environment and security at NTNU NanoLab, SEM, AFM
particle synthesis and characterization, thin film deposition and characteization, functionalization of surfaces, lithography, dry etching/PECVD.

Learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students should be able to on their own to use a selection of state-of-the-art experimental techniques for synthesis of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials with emphasis on using chemical methods. The students should master selected methods for the characterization of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials. The selected methods should be relevant for the Project specialisation and Master thesis within nanotechnology.

Learning methods and activities

Training will be given as separate modules given by NTNU NanoLab and faculty associated with NTNU NanoLab. Each module will contain a theoretical and a practical session. The main focus will be on the practical training since the goal of this course is to teach the students to use selected state-of-the art equipment and experimental techniques. For most of the experimental techniques listed above, there will be given a theoretical lecture. In some instances it might be
more practical for students to read the background information on their own. In addition to the lecture there will be a practical session in the lab where equipment and techniques will be demonstrated. For selected techniques a practical test will be required. The students must pass the practical test in order to be permitted to use the
technique on their own. The teaching methods and activities within the elective modules may be given as lectures, colloquia, laboratory
courses or self studies, written reports and oral presentations. Teaching will be in English if students on international master programmes are attending the course.

Due to the fact that all the laboratory activities and most of the lectures in the course are mandatory, it will be necessary for the students to participate in the teaching activities from the first week of lectures. Even though the formal sign-up date for the course is the same as for all other courses, it will not be possible to pass the course if one has not participated from the first week of lectures. All students are also encouraged to sign up prior to the start of the semester since that will greatly ease the work of organizing the lab groups.

Recommended previous knowledge

TFE4180 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (see course description for 2015/16) or TFY4220 Solid State Physics or similiar. The course is a part of the curriculum for Nanotechnology study program. Students enrolled in other study programs are also admitted however the course is limited to those students who will need access to NTNU NanoLab in their Specialisation project or Master thesis.

Course materials

To be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions