INTRODUCTION TO NANOSCIENCE

NAN1NAN

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will be introduced to the special features of the 'Nanoworld', and explore the unusual scientific consequences of small surface to volume ratios. This subject will provide the necessary foundations for a subsequent career in nanotechnology or applied science. Students will participate in seminars given by nanotechnology professionals including academics and scientists working in industry. The subject will culminate in a student-led conference, which offers the opportunity to present case studies that explore nanoscale issues raised in classes.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: David Hoxley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and articulate, in writing, contemporary issues relating to the impact on the community of the use of nanotechnology in research, industry and government.

02. Relate the issues in nanotechnology articulated during the lecture series to a working industrial, research or government enterprise.

03. Communicate effectively the key scientific concepts and techniques addressed in the lectures to a scientific audience, using correct and appropriate terminology, symbols and references to the conventional scientific literature.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 2 and Week 12

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
4 written reports on seminar series (3000 word equivalent total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO3
On-line quiz related to lecture materials (750 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1
Poster and presentation (750 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3