NANOMATERIALS AND FABRICATION

PHY3NMF

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will study the properties, synthesis and applications of materials structured on the nanometre scale. Advanced processing methods for synthesizing nanomaterials ranging from single nanoparticles to three-dimensional nanostructures will be discussed and explored practically. The methods that will be studied include lithography, chemical and physical deposition, and self-assembly. An understanding of these methods will be developed with consideration of relevant thermodynamic and kinetic theories, and how material performance and device and device functionality arises from the controlled manipulation of nanostructure. The subject will also survey current and emerging applications of nanomaterials including nanofluidics, optoelectronics and bio/medical sensing devices. Together with PHY2MOD, PHY2MAC, PHY3SYN and PHY3LAB, this combination will bring together discipline based knowledge and skills which will prepare students for a career in nanotechnology related industry, or for honours and post-graduate research studies in physical sciences.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Alex Schenk

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: PHY2MOD

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY5NFA

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. Analyse, visualise and solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to nanomaterials and nanofabrication.

02. Critically review and analyse research data and interpret the results with reference to the scientific literature in order to develop appropriate conclusions and convey these in an appropriate manner in a written report. Describe and explain, in appropriate written and verbal style, the findings from laboratory experiments performed by the student.

03. Design and perform simulations and experiments related to the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials using modern laboratory techniques, equipment and software which produce conclusive and accurate results.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alex Schenk

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 20
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 20
One 4.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour end-of-semester written exam (2000 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Three written reports on laboratory activities (2000 word equiv in total)Students perform lab activities in small groups and submit individual reports.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO3
Six online quizzes (500 word equiv. in total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2