Postgraduate Courses
NANO
Nano Science and Technology
- NANO 5100Chemistry of Nanomaterials[3-0-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 510Co-list withCHEM 5540Exclusion(s)CHEM 4220, CHEM 5540DescriptionFundamental knowledge in development of nanostructured materials, introduction to the most updated research achievements in advanced functional materials: e.g., Liquid crystals, light emitters, conducting polymers, photoconductors, photoresists for nano- and microelectronics, nanostructured materials and devices, optical information storage, chromism, and piezo- and pyroelectricity.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Define the core ideas and concepts of materials science and technology.
- 2.Recognize the power of chemical synthesis and materials preparation and carry out investigative research work with independent judgment.
- 3.Apply chemical principles to formulate and analyze analytical and synthetic problems.
- 4.Conduct analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
- 5.Communicate problem solutions using precise materials chemistry terminology and language.
- NANO 5200Physics of Nanostructured Semiconductors[3-0-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 520Co-list withPHYS 5810Exclusion(s)PHYS 5810DescriptionFundamental physics on electronic, vibrational, transport, and optical properties of semiconductors and nano-scaled solid materials based on quantum mechanics. Emphasis on nanostructured heterostructures, quantum size and low-dimensional effects, and application to modern electronics and opto-electronics.
- NANO 5250Nano Beam Technology[3-1-1:4]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 525Co-list withPHYS 5820Exclusion(s)PHYS 5820DescriptionBasic physical principles underlying many nano-beam techniques for fabricating and characterizing nanomaterials. Introduction to nano process, e-beam and focus ion-beam lithograph, interaction between crystalline nanomaterials and electron/ion beams. Electron beam diffraction and imaging, imaging contrast mechanism, nanostructure characterization and analytical electron microscopy.
- NANO 5310Advanced Topics in Nano Biophysical Chemistry[2-1-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 531Co-list withLIFS 5120Exclusion(s)LIFS 5120DescriptionThis course is designed for the postgraduate students majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology and Physics. Advanced nano-related topics such as bioinformatics, peptide design, basic and biological application of NMR, protein structure and function and techniques of biophysical chemistry, etc.
- NANO 5350Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering Applications[2-1-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 535Co-list withCENG 5840Prerequisite(s)CENG 1500, CENG 3210, CENG 3230Exclusion(s)CBME 5840, CENG 4540, CENG 5840DescriptionIntroduction to nanostructured materials and nanotechnology. Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials. Selected applications of nanostructured materials in chemical engineering, such as separation and catalysis.
- NANO 5500Nanocomposite Science and Technology[3-0-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 550Co-list withMECH 5480Exclusion(s)MECH 5480DescriptionThis course is designed to provide fundamental understanding of emerging nanocomposite materials science and technology. The topical areas to discuss include synthesis of various nanoscale reinforcements, such as nanowires, nanotubes, and inorganic nanoparticles; fabrication and processing techniques of nanocomposites; dispersion of nanoreinforcements; interfacial adhesion; mechanical and functional properties of nanocomposites including gas/moisture barrier characteristics, electrical and magnetic properties, thermal properties and flame retardancy; molecular dynamic simulations; design and applications of nanocomposites.
- NANO 5600Nanoscale Thin Films and Nano-Structured Materials[3-0-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 560Co-list withMECH 5040Exclusion(s)MECH 5040, MESF 5040 (prior to 2017-18)DescriptionBasic knowledge of materials science and mechanics of micro- and nano-scale thin films with an emphasis on the mechanical properties of thin films and failure mechanisms in electronic devices.
- NANO 6010Advanced Topics in Nano Science and Technology[0-1-0:1]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 601DescriptionAdvanced topic series presented by the professors who are listed in the Nano PG Program and guest speakers, on most updated frontier researches in nano science and nano technology. Graded P or F.
- NANO 6100Independent Study in Nano Science and Technology[0-3-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)NANO 610DescriptionAn individual in-depth study of a current topic in nano science and technology under the supervision of a faculty member. For students of NANO program only. The instructor's approval is required for taking this course. Graded P or F.
- NANO 6990MPhil Thesis ResearchPrevious Course Code(s)NANO 699DescriptionMaster's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.
- NANO 7990Doctoral Thesis ResearchPrevious Course Code(s)NANO 799DescriptionOriginal and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.