NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 奈米科技與環境(7156)
(Eng.) Nanotechnology and Environment
Offering Dept Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher LIN,YAO-TUNG
Department Master Program in Biological and Sustainable Technology/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description The control, monitoring and reduction of nanotech byproducts, and their impact on the air, water, and land.
Health risks associated with nanotechnology, and methods to assess and control them.
Nanotech hazard risk assessment-including emergency response planning and personnel training
Multimedua approaches that are available for the analysis of the impact of nanotechnology in the chemical, manufacturing, and waste disposal industries.
The future of nanotechnology.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
A. To familiarize students with aspects of nanotechnology
B. Provide students basic knowledge of anotechnology environmental implications and solutions
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Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 01 Introduction
Week 2 02 Nanotechnology/Environmental Overvie
Week 3 03 Background to Nanotechnology
Week 4 04 Physical Characteristics/Properties of Nanoparticles
Week 5 05 Environment Benefits of Nanotechnology
Week 6 06 Toxicology of ultrafine particle
Week 7 07 oxicology of ultrafine particles
Week 8 08 Air Issues
Week 9 09 Water Issues
Week 10 10 Midterm Exam
Week 11 11 Solid Waste Issues
Week 12 12 Nanomaterial EH&S Risk Assessment
Week 13 13 Nanomaterial EH&S Risk Assessment
Week 14 14 Nanomaterial EH&S Risk Assessment
Week 15 15 Nanomaterial EH&S Risk Assessment
Week 16 16 Nanomaterial EH&S Risk Assessment
Week 17 Self-Directed Learning (Preparing the term paper)
Week 18 Self-Directed Learning (Preparing the term paper)
Evaluation
1.Term Paper 50 ％
2.Presentation 25 ％
3.Journal or Technical Report Review 25 ％
Textbook & other References
1. Nanotechnology Environmental Implications and solutions (John Wiley & Sons. Inc., 2005, NJ) by Louis Theodore and Robert G. Kunz.
2.Nanotechnology basic science and emerging technologies (University of New South Wales Press Ltd, 2002, Melbourne) by Mick Wilson etc..
3.Materials Science and Engineering : An Introduction (John Wiley & Sons. Inc., 2005, NJ) by William D. Callister, JR.
4.Handout
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
http://webe.nchu.edu.tw/%7Eyaotung/
eCampus
Office Hours
Monday 1200~18:00
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
01.No Poverty   02.Zero Hunger   03.Good Health and Well-Being   06.Clean Water and Sanitation   07.Affordable and Clean Energy   09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   12.Responsible Consumptioninclude experience courses：N
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