CHEM-C3410 - Nanomaterials, Lecture, 4.9.2023-13.12.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the student

  • is able to describe the most important differences between nanomaterials and macroscopic materials
  • can explain how the nanoscale features affect the mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, dielectric and thermal properties of materials
  • can find & read scientific papers related to nanomaterials
  • can make a short video presentation

Credits: 5

Schedule: 04.09.2023 - 13.12.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kirsi Yliniemi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

Senior Univerisity Lecturer Kirsi Yliniemi (kirsi.yliniemi@aalto.fi)

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course gives a physico-chemical overview of solid and soft nanomaterials, including the following topics:

    • Types of nanoscale materials
    • Properties of nanomaterials (thermal, electric, magnetic, optic, dielectric, mechanical) and their differences to macroscale materials

    The course has also a compulsory group work and online exam.

  • applies in this implementation

    WEEK 1: Introduction to Nanoscale and Stability of Nanomaterials
    WEEK 2: Synthesis Methods, Carbon Nanomaterials
    WEEK 3: Properties at Nanoscale: Electrical Properties,  Optical Properties
    WEEK 4: Properties at Nanoscale: Magnetic & Dielectric Properties, Mechanical & Thermal Properties
    WEEK 5: Characterisation Methods, Nanosafety & Nanotoxicity
    WEEK 6: Sustainability of Nanomaterials, Group Work Kick-off
    WEEKS 7-12: GROUP WORK (compulsory) with a topic Sustainability of 0D or 2D Nanaomaterial 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exercises, group work and exam all affect the grade. Compulsory participation in group work and online exam (group or individual).

     

  • applies in this implementation

    • Exercises: 5 weeks, each exercise 1-2 p = max. 19 p
    • Group Work: Peer-evaluation (of team members and other group's game) max. 6 p + Teacher Evaluation (incl. visuality) max. 12 p = max. 18 p
    • Online Group Exam: max. 20 p

    TOTAL: max. 57 p

    To pass:

    • Min. total 22 p of which min. 6 p from the exam
    • Participation to group work: all submissions and presentation

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, exercises, group work, online exam. Compulsory participation in group work and online exam (group or individual).

     

  • applies in this implementation

    Contact teaching (59 h)

    • Lectures: 12 lectures x 2 h + 1 x 3 h = 27 h
    • Exercises: 5 sessions x 3 h = 15 h
    • Group Work: 9.5 h teacher guidance sessions + 3 h presentation session  = 12.5
    • Online exam: 4.5 h

    Non-contact Studying (74 h)

    • Studying for lectures: 6 h
    • Studying for exercises sessions: 10 h
    • Studying for Group Work: 42 h (literature (search & reading): 10 h, meetings: 10 h, game design and preparation: 12 h, report: 10 h)
    • Studying for exam: 2 x 8 h = 16 h

    TOTAL: 133 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • applies in this implementation

    Lecture slides, exercises, short video lectures and selected reading material (chapters/pages and links to reading material can be found from MyCourses front page)

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    2 Zero Hunger

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2023-2024 Autumn I - II

    A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.

  • applies in this implementation

    Course in kept in face-to-face mode (no remote teaching).

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    All lecturers and exercises in Period I.
    Lectures:

    • MON 10-12
    • TUE 08-10
    Exercises:

    • THU 09-12

    Group Work in Period II.
    Compulsory attendance in one of the Gaming Sessions (=group work presentation).

    • TUE 28th Nov (12-15) ,
    • WED 29th Nov (9-12) or
    • FRI 1st DEC (13-16)

    Three options for online exam and need to pass only one of these exams

    • Exam option 1: 20.10.2023, 09:00-13:30
    • Exam option 2: 13.12.2023, 09:00-13:30
    • Exam option 3: 20.02.2024, 09:00-13:30

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof