NANS1001 Fundamentals in Nanoscience (6 cr)
Learning outcomes
After passing this course the student have an overview about nanoscience. He/she recognizes the size-classes and the main properties of nano-objects. He/she can fundamentals of the theoretical and experimental techniques in nanoscience. After the course, he/she has a clear picture about scientific literature in nanoscience and he/she can fluently provide short concise presentations from various themes in nanoscience
Study methods
Every week includes 2-3 h lectures plus one optional hour for discussion. The course contains teamwork sessions, where students presents their findings on given topics in teams. Students also write essays about given topics about nano science. An estimated time for the home work is 8 h weekly. An exam takes place at the end of the course.
Content
The course is taught by specialists from fields of physics, chemistry and biology. Fundamentals of nanoscience. Introduction of the general ideas and concepts of nanoscience. Topics include physical, chemical and biological aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Materials
Material is distributed for the lectures plus the students participate in preparation of the study-material
Assessment criteria
Accepted grade requires the basic knowledge from the nano sciences.The essays and team-works for each student will be evaluated individually. The weight of the exam is 50% of the whole grade.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge from physics, chemistry and biology.