4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1016861BNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
Nanochemistry and -technology: Capita selecta’ aims at providing knowledge and understanding on the history, development and applications of nanochemistry and nanotechnology. This goal is accomplished by means of the study of (i) general developments on an international level, and (ii) specific activities on nanotechnology in the research groups of the department of chemistry and materials.
The course series of introductory lectures on the background and diverse disciplines of nanotechnology, in combination with a lectures by speakers from industry and colleagues of the department on their specific research in nanotechnology and a nanotechnology related project.
- History of nanochemistry and -technology and most important milestones
- Bottom-up approach (‘real’ nanotechnology)
- Top-down approach (microtechnology and lab-on-a-chip)
- Nanostructured materials and polymer nanocomposites
- Physical methods for studying nanostructured materials
- Commercial applications of nanotechnology
- Topics from the research groups of the department of chemistry and materials
- Practical sessions (organisation depending on number of students): under guidance, the students develop a research plan and have the opportunity to design and perform experiments using the research infrastructure of the different research groups of the department of chemistry and materials.
Handouts of powerpoint presentations are available on Canvas.
Open literature: to get you started a few introductionary papers will be handed-out per topic
The students should be able to:
- gain insight in the speed of new developments in nanoscience and –technology and the importance to closely follow up these trends
- critically evaluate the prospects and threats of nanotechnology
- evaluate the valorization potential of the actual research in nanotechnology
- do a literature search on any kind of nanotechnological topic
- develop a research strategy for a subject of choice in nanotechnology and a feasible path for its elaboration.
By means of its intrinsic ‘nanometer-scale approach’, this course contributes to the integrated philosophy of chemical technology and material science of the Master program. Moreover, this course is the technological link to the optional package ‘Entrepreneurship’, elaborated together with the Faculty ES.
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives.
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
MA_1 exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
MA_17 an integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
MA_18 insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can
MA_6 correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
MA_7 present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
MA_8 collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
MA_11 think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has
MA_12 a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
MA_13 a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others
MA_14 consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects
MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
MA_16 an attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 40% of the final mark.
PRAC Teamwork determines 30% of the final mark.
PRAC Presentation determines 30% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Teamwork category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:
- Oral presentations on a topic selected from a list (peer-to-peer teaching)
- Oral exam: at the same time for both instructors
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: PR Profile Materials (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Materials
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology