Introduction to Nanotechnology
Module EI5066
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Basic Information
EI5066 is a semester module in English language at Bachelor’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This module description is valid to WS 2013/4.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 45 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Approaches to nanotechnology: bottom-up vs. top-down. Characterization and fabrication issues in the nanoscale. Applications of nanotechnology in electronics, optoelectronics, telecommunications, medicine, biology, mechanics and robotics. Overview of nanotechnology programs in USA, Japan and Europe. Economical implications of nanotechnology: R&D in Information-Technology-oriented industries, new start-up companies, venture capitals. As part of the module small projectswill be assigned, selected from a list of topics covering both experimental, computational and economical topics.
Learning Outcome
The course aims at providing an introduction to nanotechnology,
and the application in several fields such as e.g. chemistry,medicine, energy, materials, automotive.
Coverning the basis of nanostructures and nanosystems.
and the application in several fields such as e.g. chemistry,medicine, energy, materials, automotive.
Coverning the basis of nanostructures and nanosystems.
Preconditions
Materials, electronic devices.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Please keep in mind that course announcements are regularly only completed in the semester before.
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VU | 3 | Introduction to nanotechnology | Lugli, P. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Als Lehrmethode wird in den Vorlesungen Frontalunterricht, in den Übungen Arbeitsunterricht (Aufgaben rechnen) gehalten.
Media
Folgende Medienformen finden Verwendung:
- Präsentationen
- Skript
- Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen als Download im Internet.
- Präsentationen
- Skript
- Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen als Download im Internet.
Literature
C. Poole and F. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley. R. Waser (Ed.), Nanoelectronics and Information Technology, Wiley.