Course Title: Nanotechnology Methodology

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Nanotechnology Methodology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2155

City Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2015

ONPS2155

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2023

Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof Daniel Gomez

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9015

Course Coordinator Email: daniel.gomez@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 3.2.17 City Campus.

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment on Microsoft Teams


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

Nanotechnology Methodology provides a framework of laboratory sessions and tutorials which aims to further your understanding and give practical experience in solving Nanotechnology problems. A series of lectures will also be given to provide the background knowledge to put your laboratory work into context.  

The course aims to develop your critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills in nanotechnology, physics and chemistry - the skills that professional scientists require during their career in solving synthetic, structural, and energetic problems associated with nanomaterials.  

It also aims to build on the knowledge you have gained from your science courses, and the Introduction to Nanotechnology course, in prior years.  

 

Specifically the course covers: 

  • Preparation of nanoscale/nano-featured materials. 
  • Analysis of nanoscale/nano-featured materials using electromagnetic radiation and standard and sophisticated instrumental techniques. 


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 1.1: You will be able to articulate the methods of science and explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry 

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 4.2: You will be able to communicate your scientific knowledge by appropriately documenting the essential details of procedures undertaken, key observations, results and conclusions

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

 


On the successful completion of this course you should be able to: 

  1. Explain and evaluate a range of advanced experimental techniques for the analysis and preparation of nanoscale materials.
  2. Communicate clearly, precisely and effectively using conventional scientific language and mathematical notation.
  3. Systematically solve scientific problems related specifically to nanotechnological materials.
  4. Critically review information relevant to your discipline and project topic and communicate about the relevance of this information to your topic 


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities included in this course are: 

  • Participation in “lectorials” and on-line meetings where syllabus material will be discussed and explained, and the subject will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples; 
  • Completion of written assignments consisting of numerical and other problems requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter; and 
  • Private study, working through the course as presented in pre-recorded on-line lectures and learning materials, and gaining practice at solving conceptual and numerical problems. 

On the basis of revision and problem-solving sessions, you will have the opportunity to articulate your understanding and be guided by examples of clear thinking, logical argument and communication as a means to developing such capabilities 

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

This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching). 

Assessment item 1: Laboratory analysis 1 (HURDLE)
Weighting 20% 
This assessment related to CLO 1-4   

Assessment item 2: Laboratory analysis 2 (HURDLE)
Weighting 20% 
This assessment related to CLO 1-4 

Assessment item 3: Laboratory analysis 3 (HURDLE)
Weighting 20% 
This assessment related to CLO 1-4 

Assessment item 4 Negotiated assessment
Weighting 40%
This assessment related to CLO 1-4 

 

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.