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, and thermal properties of materials
- can find & read scientific papers related to nanomaterials
- can discuss about nanomaterials' sustainability
- group work skills
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 11.12.2024
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):
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, mechanical) and their differences to macroscale materials
- Sustainabily aspects of nanomaterials
The course has also a compulsory group work and online exam.
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.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, exercises, group work, online exam (group or individual). Compulsory participation in group work and online exam.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
- M.F. Ashby, P.J. Ferreira, D.L. Schodek: Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology and Design - An Introduction for Engineers and Architects, Elsevier 2009.
- G. Cao, Y. Wang: Nanostructures and Nanomaterials - Synthesis, Properties and Applications, World Scientific 2004.
- Selected scientific publications
- Course material provided by teacher
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
2 Zero Hunger
3 Good Health and Well-being
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - II