Information Package / Course Catalogue
Environment and Nanotechnology
Course Code: CSAG644
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

To emphasize of nanotechnology concept and to have knowledge about importance of nanotechnology in environmental applications.

Course Content

Definition and history of nanotechnology. To introduce and characterization of nanomaterials. of nanomaterials. Examples about use of nanotechnology in environmental applications. To investigate of toxic impacts of nanomaterials.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn of nanotechnology concept.
2.To introduce of nanomaterials and compass of areas of usage.
3.Learning of applications of nanotechnology in environment area.
4. To be able to comment on issues related to the field
5.To be able to think interdisciplinary on issues related to public administration
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Professor Dr. Deniz AKTAŞ UYGUN's unpublished lecture notes.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and history of nanotechnology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nanosized materials and properties
Week 3 - Theoretical
Characterization and applications areas of nanosized materials.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nanosensors and environment
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nanomanufacture in industry and advantages
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nanotechonology and wastes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology and air pollution
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology and fossil fuel consumption (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology in solar energy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology in solar energy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology in energy generation and storage
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology in water treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nanocatalysts and environment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Green nanoscience. Toxic impacts of nanomaterials
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Seminar1%5
Presentation1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Seminar1415
Presentation 1213
Midterm Examination126228
Final Examination150252
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
2
OÇ-4
2
3
2
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
3
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026