Course detail

Nanotechnology

FCH-MCO_NANAcad. year: 2014/2015

First, the students are introduced into nanotechnology within 2-3 lessons. Then, they choose an offered topic that can be found in another part “Osnova” and prepare presentation for 15 min. Finally, every student presents the chosen topic, answers all questions during a discussion with teacher and other students.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students acquire basic knowledge about nanotechnologies, characterization and application of nanostructured materials.

Prerequisites

Basic chemistry and physics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The rating is based on quality of presentation, answering the questions, and activity in discussion about other topics.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction / information sources
2. Nanolithography
3. Self-assembly and self-organization
4. Scanning probe microscopy
5. Nanoparticles
6. Carbon nanostructures
7. Nanostructured materials
8. Quantum wells, wires, and dots
9. Organic compounds and polymers
10. Nanobiology
11. Nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS)
12. Nanoelectronics and nanooptoelectronics

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

A basic orientation in rapidly developing nanotechnologies is the aim of this lecture.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Participation at all presentations is obligatory for all students.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DiVentra M., Evoy S., Heflin J. R.: Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston 2004. (CS)
Poole C. P., Owens F. J.: Introduction to Nanotechnology. Wiley-Interscience, New York 2003. (CS)
Ying J. Y.: Nanostructured Materials. Academic Press, San Diego 2001. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHM Master's

    branch NPCO_CHM , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NKCP_CHM Master's

    branch NKCO_CHM , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.