Course Title: Nanotechnology Fundamentals

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Nanotechnology Fundamentals

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2149

City Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

ONPS2149

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022

Course Coordinator: Andrew Hung

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1974

Course Coordinator Email: andrew.hung@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 3.2.24


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 

Assumed Knowledge

It is assumed that you have a background in basic University-level theoretical physics and chemistry as provided by CHEM1030 Chemistry of Materials 1 and PHYS2122 Mechanics or equivalent courses, or provide evidence of equivalent capabilities


Course Description

This course brings together relevant knowledge from the disciplines of physics and chemistry to give you a fundamental understanding of the integrated multidisciplinary nature of Nanotechnology. It will also be a forum for discussion on the possible consequences of such technological development. This course is the first of 3 integrated multidisciplinary courses (ONPS2155 Nanotechnology Methods and ONPS2156 Nanotechnology Practice) which bring together discipline-based knowledge and skills showing how this expertise applies to nanotechnological problems.

Introduction to Nanotechnology aims to provide a broad overview of fundamental principles and current research directions in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Specifically the course covers:

  • Fundamental physical scaling laws applied to understanding the properties of materials at the nanometre scale.
  • Experimental and computational characterisation of nanomaterials.
  • Surfaces and interfaces in nanotechnology.
  • Other specialist topics in nanotechnology.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP247 Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)/Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences):

PLO 2.1:  You will have broad knowledge in your chosen discipline, with deep knowledge in its core concepts.

PLO 2.2:  You will have knowledge in at least one discipline other than your primary discipline and some understanding of interdisciplinary linkages. 

PLO 3.4: You will demonstrate well-developed problem solving skills, applying your knowledge and using your ability to think analytically and creatively.

PLO 5.1: You will develop a capacity for independent and self-directed work.


Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Appraise the basic science behind the properties of materials at the nanometre scale, and the principles behind advanced experimental and computational techniques for studying nanomaterials.
  2. Communicate clearly, precisely and effectively using conventional scientific language and mathematical notation.
  3. Systematically solve scientific problems related specifically to nanotechnological materials using conventional scientific and mathematical notation.


Overview of Learning Activities

 

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course


Overview of Learning Resources

 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks:

Assessment item 1: In-semester basic nanotechnology exercise
Weighting 25%.
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment item 2: In-semester structure modelling exercise
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment item 3: In-semester nanosensors assessment task
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment 4: Take-home data analysis/short-answer assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.