COURSE UNIT TITLE

: NANOMATERIALS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MME 4047 NANOMATERIALS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR ALI AYDIN GÖKTAŞ

Offered to

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to give information about properties and applications of nanomaterials described in nano dimension, and to create awareness about the process, structure and productions of this developing rapidly new areas.
In this course information is given about ;
Definition of nanomaterials, concept of nano dimensions, basic principles of nanomaterials and applications, importance and application areas of nanotubes, high performance of materials gained due to nano dimensions, synthesis and productions methods of nanomaterials, investigations tools for nanoproperties.
The current status, future and targets of nanoapplications are explained for domestic and abroad

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To defıne nanomaterials with nanodimensions
2   To understand the importance and application areas of nanomaterials
3   To have the ability to synthesize of nanoparticles by liquide, solid and vapour methods
4   To learn the properties and production methods of carbonnanotubes
5   To understand the working prenciples of investigations tools for nanomaterials
6   To be able to explain the superiour physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials
7   To have the knowledge about applications and development in nanomedicine and

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 To define manomaterials, to learnnatural nanomaterials and historical development of nanoapplications
2 To understand nanodimensions, basic research topics, nano applications areas and interdisciplinary science concepts
3 To learn the liquid solid and vapour synthesis methods of nanoparticles ; sol gel, chemical precipitation, dry milling, PVD and CVD methods
4 To describe carbonnanotubes, and to learn production methods,properties and application areas in electronic and medicine
5 To describe carbonnanomaterials graphine, fullerene, nanotubes, nanowires, and t oto understand formation and structural concepts
6 To understand working prenciples of investigations methods for nanomaterials; Tunel sacanning and Atomic force microscope
7 Mid term exam
8 To understand physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials, and describe high ratio of surface to volume and concepts of quantum dots
9 To learn the causes gaining noval properties of nanomaterials varying depending on size
10 Presentations
11 Presentations
12 To understand nano electronic mechanic systems- NEMS and applications
13 To understand the nanomedical and biotechnological applications ; drug delivery to address, cancer theraphy, modified gene foods
14 To discuss the future,expectations and targets of nanomaterials

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
- Ratner,M., Ratner,D., Nanotechnology, a gentle introduction to the next big idea , Prentice hall, 2003
- William A. Goddard, Donald W. Brenner, Sergey Edward Lyshevski, Gerald J. Iafrate.,
Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology , CRC Pres, North Carolina, 2003
- Fritz, S. (editör), Understanding Nanotechnology, Scientific American, 2002

Supplementary Book(s):
- Bharat Bhushan , Handbook of Nanotechnology, Spinger-Verlag , New York, 2004

References:
Materials:

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

formal education, presentations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.25 + ASG * 0.25 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.25 + ASG * 0.25 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Learning outcomes ; 1-7 All exams questions
Presentations ; 2,4,5,7

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

aydin.goktas@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursdays; 15.00- 16.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 20 20
0
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 92

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.14232
LO.23222
LO.34234333
LO.4333233
LO.54353
LO.642323
LO.7323

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