Issue date: 01.10.2019

Revision date:01.10.2019

Revision No:00

DF Board Decision No: -

Course Name: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

HSS 019

4/8

1.5

2

1

1

-

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering

Marine Engineering

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

Elective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

40

10

20

Course Description

Basic Aspects of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; Characterization methods: Microscopy and Spectroscopy; Nanofabrication vs Nano-manufacturing: Top-down and Bottom-up Techniques; Surfaces at the Nanoscale: Catalysis; Carbon nanostructures: Structure, Properties, Fabrication and Applications; Polymers and Liquid Crystals; Nano biotechnology: DNA Structure, Basics of Biotechnology, Applications of DNA nanotechnology; Quantum dots: Theory and Applications; Nanocomposites: Theory, Properties and Applications; Nanotechnology and Biomimicry; Environmental Issues, Safety and Ethics in Nanotechnology

Course Objectives

To introduce the fundamental concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology and to investigate applications in different fields of engineering

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology course, students should be able to:

1.Describe the main concepts and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology

2.Compare different characterization methods

3.Distinguish between the types and applicability of the manufacturing  techniques

4.Integrate nanotechnology concepts into the needs of marine technology and other fields of engineering

5.Evaluate environmental issues and ethics problems related to nanotechnology

6.Use scientific literature and online databases for assignments

7.Present scientific papers

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, discussion, presentations.

Textbook

Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, T. Pradeep, McGraw Hill

Other References

Homework & Projects

Projects and homeworks will be assigned. 

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

1

50

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

Effects of Final on Grading, %

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

2

28

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

1

10

10

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

12

12

Total Workload

50

Total Workload/25

50/25

Course ECTS Credits

2

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Basic Aspects of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

I

2

Characterization methods: Microscopy

II

3

Characterization methods: Spectroscopy

II

4

Nanofabrication vs Nano-manufacturing: Top-down and Bottom-up Techniques

III

5

Surfaces at the Nanoscale: Catalysis

I-IV

6

Carbon nanostructures: Structure and Properties

I-II

7

Carbon nanostructures: Fabrication

III-IV

8

Carbon nanostructures: Applications

9

Polymers and Liquid Crystals

I-IV

10

Nano biotechnology: DNA Structure, Basics of Biotechnology, Applications of DNA nanotechnology

I-IV

11

Quantum dots: Theory and Applications

I,IV

12

Nanocomposites: Theory, Properties and Applications

I,IV

13

Nanotechnology and Biomimicry

I, II, IV

14

Environmental Issues, Safety and Ethics in Nanotechnology

V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

x

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

x

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

x

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

x

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

x

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

x

g

An ability to communicate effectively

x

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

x

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

x

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

x

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

x

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

x

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

x

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

Programme Outcomes

a

X

X

X

X

b

X

c

X

d

X

X

X

X

e

X

X

f

X

g

X

X

h

X

X

X

i

X

j

X

X

X

k

X

X

l

X

X

m

X

X