Course Title: Nanomaterials for Energy

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Nanomaterials for Energy

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CHEM1317

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Joel Van Embden

Course Coordinator Phone: -

Course Coordinator Email: joel.vanembden@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 003.02.10E

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge
It is presumed that the those undertaking this course will have a sound working knowledge in Chemistry to a 2nd year level. Some basic understanding of Physics at a 1st year level is advantageous.


Course Description

This course brings together relevant knowledge from the disciplines of chemistry and physics to provide comprehensive understanding of nanoscience, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology. This course aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the physical and chemical phenomena unique to materials at the nanoscale.

Nanomaterials for Energy brings together discipline-based knowledge and skills to synthesise nanoscale materials and analyse these materials using sophisticated instrumental techniques. The core knowledge developed in this course is placed in the context of commercial applications in nanoscience and nanotechnology as well as current cutting-edge research directions in nanotechnology.

The course also aims to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills in nanotechnology, chemistry, and physics - skills that all scientists require during their career. In this course you will build upon your knowledge in key areas of physical chemistry and enable you to apply this knowledge to other cross-disciplinary areas.

This course features Industry Embedded Activities (IEA), where you will receive insights into how the skills and knowledge gained in this course are applied in real workplace contexts.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes
This course is an option course and will broadly contribute to the development of your program learning outcomes.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Understand and explain the science behind the properties of materials at the nanoscale and the principles that govern the formation of nanomaterials.
  2. Systematically solve scientific problems related to nanoscience and nanomaterials.
  3. Understand and apply fundamental experimental techniques for the preparation of nanoscale materials and thin films.
  4. Discuss a range of experimental techniques core to the preparation of nanoscale materials and thin films.
  5. Communicate outcomes of research findings conducted on a specialised nanotechnology (project topic).
  6. Apply conventional scientific language and mathematical notation in relevant contexts.


Overview of Learning Activities

Nanomaterials for Energy provides a framework of lectures, laboratory sessions, and tutorials, and project work that explores the world of nanoscience. Core theoretical concepts in the field of nanoscience are complemented by the laboratory classes that provide practical experience in nanotechnology.

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories, seminars, class discussion, and individual assignments. 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.

Weekly learning resources are set up and available in Canvas.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, which may include books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

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 no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Task 1: Applied problem-based Assessments from Module 1
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLO 1,2,3,4,6

Assessment Task 2: Applied problem-based Assessments from Module 2
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLO 1,2,3,4,6

Assessment Task 3: Applied problem-based Assessments from Module 3
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLO 1,2,3,4,6

Assessment Task 4: Written test based on all Modules
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-6

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.