GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)
BEN 523 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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BEN 523
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | To introduce synthesis and fabrication methods of nanomaterials used in nanotechnology •To develop fundamental understanding of size dependent chemical and physical properties of nanomaterials • To introduce characterization techniques of nanomaterials |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course covers fabrication and synthesis, size dependent properties, characterization, and applications of nanomaterials. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to Nanomaterials, Emergence of Nanotechnology | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 1 |
2 | Bottom-Up and Top-Down Approaches, Challenges in Nanotechnology | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 1 |
3 | Zero-Dimensional Nanostructures: Nanoparticles; Nanoparticles Through Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Nucleation | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 2 |
4 | One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Nanowires and Nanorods | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 3 |
5 | Spontaneous Growth, Template-Based Synthesis Electrospinning, Lithography | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 3 |
6 | Two-Dimensional Nanostructures: Thin Films | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 4 |
7 | Fundamentals of Film Growth, Vacuum Science, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 4 |
8 | Midterm | |
9 | Atomic Layer Deposition, Superlattices, Self-Assembly, Langmuir–Blodgett Films, Electrochemical Deposition, Sol–Gel Films | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 4 |
10 | Carbon Fullerenes and Nanotubes, Micro and Mesoporous Materials, Organic-Inorganic Hybrids; Special Nanomaterials | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 5 |
11 | Characterization of Nanomaterials | Characterization of Nanomaterials, Chapter 1-5 |
12 | Characterization of Nanomaterials | Characterization of Nanomaterials, Chapter 6-12 |
13 | Current Application on Nanomaterials and Their Characterization | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 6 |
14 | Current Application on Nanomaterials and Their Characterization | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Chapter 7 |
15 | Review of the semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties & Applications, Guozhong Cao and Ying Wang, World Scientific (2011), ISBN: 13 978-981-4324-55-7 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Characterization of Nanomaterials : Advances and Key Technologies, Kalarikkal, Nandakumar; Mohan, Sneha; Oluwafemi, Samuel Oluwatobi; Thomas, Sabu, Woodhead Publishing (2018), ISBN: 9780081019740,0081019742,978-0-08-101973-3 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
-
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Presentation / Jury |
6
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30
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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4
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64
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
-
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-
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0
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Presentation / Jury |
6
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7
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42
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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30
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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41
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41
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Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Life Sciences and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Bioengineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to use scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; to be able to combine and use information from related disciplines. |
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3 | To be able to design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; to be able to solve complex problems in such processes. |
X | ||||
4 | Being able to utilize Natural Sciences and Bioengineering principles to design systems, devices and processes. |
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5 | To be able to follow and apply new developments and technologies in the field of Bioengineering. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the discipline of Bioengineering; to be able to exhibit individual work. |
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7 | To be able to have the knowledge about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Bioengineering applications, to be able to have the knowledge to manage projects and business applications, and to be able to be aware of their limitations in professional life. |
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8 | To be able to have the social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, dissemination and application of data related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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9 | To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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10 | To be able to follow information about Bioengineering in a foreign language and to be able to participate in discussions in academic environments. |
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11 | To be able to improve the acquired knowledge, skills and qualifications for social and universal purposes regarding the studied area. |
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12 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues/problems, and to be able to develop solutions based on research and scientific evidence related to Bioengineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest