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NANO4001: Modern Nanoscience
2024 unit information
Nanoscience is considered the cornerstone of future science and technology covering every aspect of human life from health and medicine (implantable biocompatible devices to minor and cure diseases) to autonomous systems (neuromorphic chips) to quantum information processing devices (quantum computers, quantum internet). This unit provides a more in-depth knowledge of modern Nanoscience, deepening your knowledge of the advances in Physics, Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering at the nanoscale. You will be immersed in ideas from experts and leaders in the fields of nanoscience, as invited Guest Lecturers. By undertaking this unit, you will develop an up-to-date and deep overview of the research which constitutes the epicentre of modern nanoscience and the cornerstone of the future Nanotechnology. For example, by learning the electrical, mechanical and optical properties of graphene as well as the latest scientific endeavours in Nanophotonics, Nanocatalysis and Tissue Engineering it will be stimulated in developing future and commercial Nanotechnological solutions. This will enable you to play a role in finding nanoscience solutions to global challenges that impact our lives.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Physics Academic Operations
| Code | NANO4001 |
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| Academic unit | Physics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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144 credit points of units of study including NANO2002 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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It is strongly recommended that you have completed a major in Chemistry or Physics before attempting the unit |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Find and analyse scientific information from a range of sources and judge its reliability and significance in relation to Nanoscience.
- LO2. Demonstrate an understanding of key characteristics of specific fields chosen among the Nanoscience topics explored during the unit.
- LO3. Communicate scientific information appropriately, both orally and through written work.
- LO4. Demonstrate the ability to synthesise the knowledge acquired and coherently describe it.
- LO5. Demonstrate the ability to create connections between different multidisciplinary fields and potentially develop new ideas.
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