COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
The World of Nanotechnology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
GENS 306
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course are • To introduce the field of nanotechnology • To provide an introduction about nanomaterials and their fabrication methods • To introduce existing applications of nanomaterials • To demonstrate the potential of nanoscience and future applications of nanotechnology
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe and explain Nanotechnology
  • Describe Nanomaterials based on their dimensionality
  • Explain the importance of reduction in materials dimensionality, and its relationship with materials properties
  • Describe synthesis and characterization of Nanomaterials
  • Give examples on the use of Nanotechnology in many applications
  • Perform a literature survey on a chosen topic and present the findings
Course Description The course aims at providing you with a general and broad introduction to the field of nanotechnology. Also, the potential of nanoscience and applications of nanotechnology will be presented. A final goal is to give you an insight into systems where nanotechnology can be used to improve our everyday life.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the Nanotechnology Lecture Notes
2 Nanomaterials and Dimensionality Lecture Notes
3 Nano Fabrication Methods Lecture Notes
4 Synthesis of Nanomaterials Lecture Notes
5 Characterization Methods Lecture Notes
6 Midterm
7 Nanostructures Lecture Notes
8 Applications in Optics, Coatings and Biomedical Lecture Notes
9 Applications in Sensors and Smart Materials Lecture Notes
10 The potential and future of nanoscience Lecture Notes
11 Presentations
12 Presentations
13 Review of Topics Lecture Notes
14 Final Exam
15 Review of the Semester  
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks

Lecture Notes
Suggested Readings/Materials
  • Natelson, Douglas. Nanostructures and nanotechnology. Cambridge University Press, 2015.
  • Ramsden, Jeremy. Nanotechnology: an introduction. William Andrew, 2016.
  • Recent articles will be cited during the class.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
12
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
16
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
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
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
4
Presentation / Jury
1
3
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
3
Final Exams
1
22
    Total
108

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains
2

To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains
3

To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector
4

To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain
5

To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration
6

To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches
7

To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains
8

To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains
9

To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains
10

To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions.
11

To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest