Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Course Code: FZK621
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to learn the basic principles of the nanoscience and nanotechnology and some applications of ones to students

Course Content

Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mechanical and Electronic Properties of the Nanostructured Materials, Characterization and Fabrication Techniques at Atomic Scale, Modelling of the nano-materials, Nanoparticles, Carbon Nanotubes, Nanowires, Core-shell Nanoparticles

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand nanoscience concepts
2.To understand the importance of nanotechnology
3.To have knowledge of physical properties of the nanoparticles
4.To have knowledge about the characterization and fabrication techniques of nanoparticles
5.To have knowledge about the modeling of the nanoparticles
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gabor L. Hornyak, Joydeep Dutta, H.F. Tibbals Anil Rao, Introduction to Nanoscience
2.G. Cao, Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Imperial College Press, 2004
3.S. Lindsay, Introduction to Nanoscience, Oxford University Press, 2009
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology I
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reading about atomic Structure of Crystals, bonding in crystals
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology II
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading about atomic Structure of Crystals, bonding in crystals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mechanical and Electronic Properties of the Nanostructured Materials I
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading energy bands
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mechanical and Electronic Properties of the Nanostructured Materials II
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading energy bands
Week 5 - Theoretical
Characterization and Fabrication Techniques at Atomic Scale I
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Readings about types of characterization
Week 6 - Theoretical
Characterization and Fabrication Techniques at Atomic Scale II
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Readings about types of characterization
Week 7 - Theoretical
Characterization and Fabrication Techniques at Atomic Scale II
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Readings about types of characterization
Week 8 - Theoretical
Subject Repetition (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reading about modeling nanomaterials
Week 9 - Theoretical
Modelling of the nano-materials II
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading about modeling nanomaterials
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nanoparticles
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading articles about nanoparticles
Week 11 - Theoretical
Carbon Nanotubes
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading articles about Carbon Nanotubes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nanowires
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading articles about Nanowires
Week 13 - Theoretical
Core-shell nanoparticles
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading articles about Core-shell nanoparticles
Week 14 - Theoretical
Core-shell nanoparticles
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reading articles about Core-shell nanoparticles
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%28
Assignment1%12
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment140242
Midterm Examination138341
Final Examination144347
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
3
4
4
3
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
3
4
4
3
4
OÇ-5
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026