NT 501 Fundamentals of Nanoscience |
3 Credits |
Scaling laws at the nanoscale, atomic structure,
zero-, one-, two dimensional materials and bandgaps.
Nanothermodynamics, small system thermodynamics - Hill
Theory, fluctuations, brownian motion and diffusion
equation. Bonding at the nanoscale, electrostatic forces,
Interparticle forces – colloids, hydrogen bonding, Van der
Waals interactions and the hydrophobic effect.
Nanoelectronics, electrons in nanostructures and quantum
effects, molecular electronics. Nano-optics, interactions
of light with matter and quantum dots. Nanomagnetism and
characteristics of nanomagnetic systems. Mechanics at
nanoscale, stress fields, and surface energy, the liquid
state and capillarity. Surfaces and interface effects,
wetting on textured surfaces, adhesion and friction,
VdW Forces. Driving forces for self assembly; micelle
properties and introduction to supramolecular design.
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Course Name |
SU Credit |
Fall 2013-2014 |
Fundamentals of Nanoscience |
3 |
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Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 502 Micro/ Nanofabrication |
3 Credits |
This module covers i) the fundamentals of shaping materials
at micro and nanoscale (e.g, diffusion, etching, and
oxidation), ii) lithography, material deposition, pattern
transfer, and metrology, iii) charged particles lithography
(e.g., e-beam and focused ion beam lithography),
iv) scanning probe microscopy-based fabrication techniques
(e.g., dip-pen nanolithography and nanografting),
v) nanoimprint lithography and step-and-flash lithography,
vi) unconventional fabrication techniques
(e.g., nanoskiving and nanosphere lithography),
vii) self-assembly, templated/directed self-assembly
and soft-lithography, viii) bulk and surface micromachining,
and ix) 3D printing. The module will also pay specific
attention to the applications of
micro/nanofabricated devices.
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Course Name |
SU Credit |
Spring 2013-2014 |
Micro/ Nanofabrication |
3 |
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Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 503 Industrial Applications of Nanotechnology |
3 Credits |
Nanotechnology is affecting every aspect of our lives.
In this module, we will explore the applications of
nanotechnologies in various industrial sectors, merging
the needs for innovation at each sector and the enabling
aspect of nanotechnologies afforded by the control
and measurement afforded at atomic levels.
The sectors to be reviewed are: health and biomedical
science, energy, environment and water, electronic,
aerospace, defense, automotive, food and beverages
including agriculture, construction and structural
materials, cosmetics, and textiles and sports. We will
use examples of successful and unsuccessful products and
the transition from research and development
to commercialization. We will also explore the
impact of nanotechnologies on the consumer
and the society.
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Last Offered Terms |
Course Name |
SU Credit |
Fall 2013-2014 |
Industrial Applications of Nanotechnology |
3 |
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Prerequisite: __ |
Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 504 Economics, Politics and Ethics of Nanotechnology |
3 Credits |
Nanotechnology is not only a technical issue, but
there are also economic, political and ethical dimensions
of it. This module aims to provide a multi-dimensional
perspective on nanotechnology. The module is designed in
3 parts; (1) commercialization of nanotechnology
in the user markets, (2) health, safety and environmental
(HSE) impacts of nanotechnology, and (3) national policies
towards nanotechnology. National nanotechnology
policies of particular developed (US, UK, Germany, Japan,
South Korea etc.) and developing countries (China, India,
Israel, Iran etc.) will be discussed in various dimensions
such as the entire system and its actors, strategic focus
areas, governance mechanisms, intermediary agencies, R&D
support policies, budget allocation, commercialization
strategies and HSE policies.
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Last Offered Terms |
Course Name |
SU Credit |
Spring 2013-2014 |
Economics, Politics and Ethics of Nanotechnology |
3 |
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Prerequisite: __ |
Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 505 Characterization of Nanomaterials |
3 Credits |
The students will learn the fundamentals of nanomaterials
characterization and data interpretation by hands-on
experiments and lectures. Some of the methods to be
covered are x-ray spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, nuclear
magnetic resonance, electron microscopy, and atomic force
microscopy; there will also be sections on device
characterization and hybrid materials. The students
who would like to further develop their characterization
knowledge are advised to take the continuation modules
on materials characterization such as electron microscopy
and thermal characterization.
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Last Offered Terms |
Course Name |
SU Credit |
Fall 2013-2014 |
Characterization of Nanomaterials |
3 |
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Prerequisite: __ |
Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 506 Advanced Characterization in Nanotechnology |
3 Credits |
This module covers theoretical basics of commonly used
advanced materials characterization techniques and
case studies of their applications. For each technique a
demo session will be given where the working principles of
the equipment will be demonstrated, structural
and functional materials will be characterized. Focused
ion beam imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance and
micro-computed tomography are
among the techniques that will be covered.
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Last Offered Terms |
Course Name |
SU Credit |
Spring 2013-2014 |
Advanced Characterization in Nanotechnology |
3 |
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Prerequisite: __ |
Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 508 Coating and Synthesis in Nanotechnology |
3 Credits |
This course covers chemical processes for the synthesis
of various nanomaterials and fabrication of nanostructured
or nano-scale coatings. Different chemical processes
for the synthesis of various nanomaterials including
inorganic nanoparticles, metal-oxide nanoparticles,
carbon nanomaterials, nano-porous materials,
bio-inspired nanomaterials, polymeric nanomaterials and
quantum dots will be covered in detail. In addition,
various chemical and fabrication methods to obtain
nanostructured or nano-scale coatings such as
layer-by-layer, Langmuir–Blodgett and various deposition
techniques such as chemical vapor, physical vapor
and atomic layer deposition will be covered. Finally,
students will gain hands-on-experience on the
synthesis and characterization of selected
nanoparticles in the laboratory.
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Last Offered Terms |
Course Name |
SU Credit |
Summer 2013-2014 |
Coating and Synthesis in Nanotechnology |
3 |
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Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 512 Applications of Nanomaterials in Energy |
3 Credits |
This course provides details of a variety of
nanomaterials used for energy production, storage and
conversion. This course will emphasize the relationship
between fundamental materials properties,
electrochemistry and different energy systems
as well. This course will focus on both fundamental
principles of electrochemistry, batteries,
capacitors, energy storage and transduction via nanosystems,
fuel cells, microfluidics, artifical muscles and
applications of nanomaterials in these energy systems.
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Last Offered Terms |
Course Name |
SU Credit |
Summer 2013-2014 |
Applications of Nanomaterials in Energy |
3 |
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Prerequisite: __ |
Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 546 Advanced Materials Characterization |
3 Credits |
This elective course is designed to introduce the students
to advanced characterization techniques; the theory behind
the operating principle, the instrumentation and the
application areas, given as case studies. The techniques
to be covered will include focused ion beam, nuclear
magnetic resonance and raman spectroscopy.
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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NT 592 Project Course |
0 Credit |
The students are expected to apply the knowledge
that they gained during the master program education
and after completing 10 modules, in a project designed
with scientific approach, and under the supervision
of a project advisor assigned for their project.
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Last Offered Terms |
Course Name |
SU Credit |
Fall 2014-2015 |
Project Course |
0 |
Summer 2013-2014 |
Project Course |
0 |
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Prerequisite: __ |
Corequisite: __ |
ECTS Credit: 7 ECTS (7 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) |
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