ADVANCED NANOMATERIALS AND FABRICATION

PHY5NFA

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 synthesising 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 functionality arise from the controlled manipulation of nanostructure. Students will develop an understanding of how to plan and evaluate a sequence of processing methods required to realize a complex nanostructured device. The subject will also survey current and emerging applications of nanomaterials including nanofluidics, optoelectronics and bio/medical sensing devices.

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 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: SMNT, SZHSN, PSMSC, SZHSMN or with approval from Physics Postgraduate Coordinator

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY3NMF

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 critically and reflect on contemporary issues in 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. Interpret and transmit knowledge, in appropriate written style, of the findings from laboratory experiments performed by the student.

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

04. Describe the recent developments in the fields of nanomaterials and nanofabrication and identify areas which constitute interesting research problems. Apply research principles and methods applicable to the field of nanomaterials and nanofabrication.

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

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: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 11 - 20
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
This may involve collaboration with external facilities.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hr exam comprising short-answer questions (2000 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Three written reports on laboratory activities (3000 words in total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO3, SILO4
Six online quizzes (total word equivalent 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2