Course Name | Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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ME 460 | Fall/Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | • To introduce different types of nanomaterials used in nanotechnology. • To provide an introduction about nanomaterials’ properties and applications, • To introduce applications of nanomaterials. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Definition of nanomaterials, classification of nanomaterials, properties of nanomaterials, applications in nanotechnology, nanochemisry |
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Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology, Basic Principles | Lecture Notes |
2 | Classification of nanomaterials | Lecture Notes |
3 | Synthesis of nanomaterials | Lecture Notes |
4 | Characterization techniques for nanomaterials | Lecture Notes |
5 | Characterization techniques for nanomaterials | Lecture Notes |
6 | Review and Midterm I | |
7 | Microscobic Techniques | Lecture Notes |
8 | Nanocrystals, nanowires | Lecture Notes |
9 | 2D Materials | Lecture Notes |
10 | Application of Nanomaterials | Lecture Notes |
11 | Review and Midterm II | |
12 | Application of Nanomaterials | Lecture Notes |
13 | Optical properties of nanomaterials | Lecture Notes |
14 | Microfabrication Techniques | Lecture Notes |
15 | Review of Topics | Lecture Notes |
16 | Final |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Lecture Notes |
Suggested Readings/Materials | 1. Recent articles will be cited as reference materials during some of the classes. 2. Fundamentals of Microfabrication and Nanotechnology, M.J. Madaou, Taylor and Francis Group, 2012, 3. Nanoscience, H.E.Schaefer, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2010 |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | - | |
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | - | - |
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 10 |
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 10 |
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 2 | 50 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 4 | 70 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 30 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | - | ||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 5 | |
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 5 | |
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 2 | 12 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 20 | |
Total | 150 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | |||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
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 Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics. | |||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | |||||
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 Computer 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 Computer 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 Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) | |||||
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 Computer Engineering. |
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