Introduction to nanotechnologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students become familiar with basics of nanotechnology. Students knows properties of various nanomaterials and production techniques as well as the potential of nanotechnology to solve environmental problems. Students become familiar with various nano-technology equipment.

Content

1. Basics of nanotechnology and its applications
2. Nanomaterials
3. Nanotechnology and environment

Qualifications

Waves and modern physics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. Knows basic concepts of nanotechnology and what are special characteristic of nano-size range. Students knows the most important measuring devices of nanotechnology
2. Student can tell the basic properties of nanomaterials and different manufacturing methods
3. Student can tell the applications of nanotechnology to solve environmental problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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2. Student can compare the different nanomaterials in different applications and know how their properties can be modified using nanotechnology
3. Student can compare the different applications of nanotechnology to solve environmental problems

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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2. Student can critically evaluate the applications of nanomaterials
3. Student can critically evaluate the applications of nanotechnology to solve environmental problems