NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 奈米科技導論(6826)
(Eng.) Introduction to Nanotechnology
Offering Dept Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher LIN MENG CHANG
Department Department of Materials Science and Engineering/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description In this course, the lecturer provides broad coverage of nanotechnology and its applications to give students an appreciation of nanotechnological developments. Besides focusing on the latest developments in nanotechnology, the lecturer also uses representative examples of research in many fields to focus on the diversity of its applications. This course includes two self-learning classes for students to explore nanotechnologies by preparing nanomaterials or attending conference meetings.
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
To introduce the emerging nanotechnology field to novices of nanotechnology. From theory, fabrication and analysis methods, and the corresponding applications, this course will establish the required essential abilities for students engaging in this field.
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 AIMS & GRADES & PREFACE
Week 2 INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICS OF THE SOLID STATE
Week 3 METHODS OF MEASURING PROPERTIES
Week 4 NANOMATERIALS: CLASS AND FUNDAMENTALS(1)
Week 5 NANOMATERIALS: CLASS AND FUNDAMENTALS(2)
Week 6 NANOMATERIALS: CLASS AND FUNDAMENTALS(3)
Week 7 CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
Week 8 MIDTERM REPORT
Week 9 SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS: METHODS & TECHNOLOGY (1)
Week 10 SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS: METHODS & TECHNOLOGY (2)
Week 11 SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS METHODS & TECHNOLOGY (3)
Week 12 NANOMATERIALS FOR NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Week 13 DESIGN ENVIRONMENTS AND SYSTEMS
Week 14 NANOMATERIAL PRODUCT FORMS AND FUNCTIONS
Week 15 NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Week 16 FINAL REPORT PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL FORUMS, LECTURES, ENTERPRISE SHARING, AND OTHER INDUSTRY-GOVERNMENT-UNIVERSITY-RESEARCH-RELATED ACTIVITIES. (SELF-LEARNING (1)) VISIT INDUSTRY-GOVERNMENT-ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OR PRACTICAL EXPERIMENTS. (SELF-LEARNING (2))
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Evaluation
Attendance & Self-learning (30%)
Midterm report (30%)
Final report (40%)
Textbook & other References
Introduction to Nanotechnology 1st Edition, Charles P. Poole Jr., Frank J. Owens, WILEY.
Nanomaterials, nanotechnologies and design: an introduction for engineers and architects, DL Schodek, P Ferreira, MF Ashby, Elsevier Ltd.
奈米科技概論,盧永坤、趙宇強,滄海圖書。
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/course/29932
Office Hours
Tuesday 15:00-17:00
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