| Course Name | Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME 460 | Fall/Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Elective | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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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 |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
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| Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | X | |
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| 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 | Weighting |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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