Introduction to Nanotechnology 1200-2MON1Z
Great strides here been made In the recent years In the New field of nanotechnology In a short span of time.
This progress has been propelled by nanotechnology applications in fields as varied as electronics to biomedicine, encompassing within it, fields of optics, quantum computers, memory storage devices, energy efficient products, cosmetics, aerospace, catalysis, biological and chemical sensors, secury applications etc. The nanotechnology has already reached, with more than 500 products in the market, the commercial exploration stage. This introductory lecture will present and explain the basic terms including nanomaterials production, characterization, and manipulation. Nanomaterials generated interest because of their size dependent physical and chemical properties. Thus, the various production techniques of nanomaterials will be characterized. Characterization techniques will also be revived, including UV, IR and Raman spectroscopy, AFM and STM techniques etc.
Total workload: 37 hours, including:
Participation in lectures: 15 hours
Consultations: 2 hours
Preparation of a scientific article and presentation: 10 hours
Preparation for the quiz: 10 hours
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Learning outcomes
After the lecture a student has gained the basic knowledge concerning various aspects of nanotechnology. He is able to describe a history, current status and the perspectives of nanotechnology. He knows how to produce and characterize the nanomaterials and what are their applications. He is aware of the current problems of nanotechnology which hamper its broader aplplication, including health hazard aspects. He can identify and characterize the most important nanotechnology materials, including carbon nanostructures (fullerenes, nanotubes and graphene) and nanorods.
Knowledge
K_W02 Aspects of the structure and operation of modern measuring equipment supporting scientific research in a chemical laboratory.
K_W07 Principles of operation, properties, and applications of various types of biosensors.
K_W08 New methods and techniques for conducting medical analyses outside specialized diagnostic laboratories.
K_W16 Selected advanced chemical, physical, and biological phenomena and processes.
K_W20 Methods of obtaining nanomaterials for biomedical applications and the ability to list methods of their synthesis from the perspective of organic and inorganic chemistry.
K_W21 Methods for the characterization of nanomaterials used in medicine, in particular correlations between structural, physicochemical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic methods.
K_W22 Methods of distribution of nanomaterials in the human body, their elimination pathways, their interactions with individual tissues, as well as knowledge in the field of nanomaterial toxicology.
Skills
K_U02 Apply appropriate methods, techniques, research tools, and IT tools necessary to explain a given research problem.
K_U12 Independently acquire knowledge and develop professional skills using various sources, including foreign-language sources.
K_U13 Prepare oral presentations and written papers in Polish on selected topics, including a description and justification of the aim of the work, the adopted methodology, results and their significance in comparison with other similar scientific/research works, using basic theoretical approaches and various sources.
K_U14 Express opinions on professional issues and provide arguments supporting them, both in specialist and non-specialist environments.
K_U20 Use professional literature, databases, and other sources of information, and evaluate the reliability of acquired information.
K_U22 List the basic types of nanoparticles used in diagnostics and understand the fundamental physical phenomena underlying them.
Social Competences
K_K01 Commitment to continuous professional development and independent searching for information in the literature, including foreign-language sources.
K_K02 Adherence to professional ethics and requiring the same from others (with conviction about the importance of professional conduct).
K_K04 Critical evaluation of scientific and popular science content.
K_K05 Ability to define the scope of one’s own knowledge and skills and to improve professional and personal competences.
K_K07 Ability to critically assess the level of advancement of one’s own knowledge (and, in case of difficulties in independently solving a problem, to seek expert advice) as well as to independently undertake and initiate simple research activities.
Assessment criteria
The written test and oral presentation.
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
1. „Nanotechnologie”, red. R.W. Kelsall i in., wyd. PWN 2008
2. „Nanorurki i nanotechnologie”, red. A. Mazurkiewicz, wyd. Instytutu Technologii Eksploatacji, Radom 2007
3. „Nanorurki węglowe”, A.Huczko, wyd. BEL Studio Sp. z o.o., Warszawa 2004
4. „Fulereny. 20 lat później”, A.Huczko, M.Bystrzejewski, wyd. UW, Warszawa 2007
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