Course Name | Characterization Methods in Nanotechnology |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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BME 414 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | Online | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkProblem SolvingLecturing / Presentation | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims the students to provide with information about the methods that can characterize the materials they will need in their work, and to select the appropriate methods for the characterization of nanoscale materials. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course includes the importance of characterization and usage areas of different characterization methods, points to be considered in characterization and current studies on the subject. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
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Major Area Courses | X | |
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Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Importance of the Characterization Methods | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 1 |
2 | Critical Parameters for Characterization Methods | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 2 |
3 | Physical Characterization (Electron and Scanning Probe Microscopy) | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 4 |
4 | Physical Characterization (Fractionation) | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 5 |
5 | Physical Characterization (Optical Scattering) | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 6 |
6 | Physical Characterization (Specific Surface Area Measurements) | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 7 |
7 | Midterm Exam | |
8 | Chemical and Elemental Characterization (Bulk) | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 7-8 |
9 | Chemical and Elemental Characterization (Surface) | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 7-8 |
10 | Behavioral Characterization | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 9 |
11 | Combines Physical-Chemical Characterization | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 13 |
12 | Current Applications of Characterization Techniques | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 12 |
13 | Current Applications of Characterization Techniques | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 12 |
14 | Current Applications of Characterization Techniques | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 12 |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Tantra, R. (2016). Nanomaterial Characterization. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. ISBN: 9781118753590 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Holbrook, R. D., Galyean, A. A., Gorham, J. M., Herzing, A., & Pettibone, J. (2015). Overview of Nanomaterial Characterization and Metrology. Frontiers of Nanoscience, 47–87. doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-099948-7.00002-6 |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 5 |
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 10 |
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 20 |
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 25 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 4 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 4 | |
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 5 | |
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 15 | |
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 25 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 25 | |
Total | 150 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications. | X | ||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics. | |||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | X | ||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering. |
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