NANOMATERIALS - 2019/0

Module code: ENGM124

Module Overview

This course provides an introduction to the synthesis, behaviour and application of materials that are available at the nanometre scale or can be synthesised with features consistent with this length scale.

Module provider

Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Module Leader

DOREY Robert (Mech Eng Sci)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 7

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Overall student workload

Independent Learning Hours: 120

Lecture Hours: 30

Module Availability

Semester 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

N/A

Module content


Indicative content includes:


  • Nanometallics

  • Nanoceramic Materials

  • Nanotubes: Production to Applications

  • Self Assembled Monolayers

  • Dispersion of Nanoparticulates in Polymers

  • Electronic Properties of Nanomaterials

  • Mechanical Properties of Nanoreinforced Polymers

  • Analysis of Nanomaterials

  • SPM: The full range of nanotechniques and relationship to SEM

  • Surface Analysis

  • 3D atom probe

  • Focussed Ion Beams

  • Electron Spectroscopy of Carbon Nanomaterials

  • Nanomaterials – the new commercialisation challenge

  • Nanostructured Coatings for Wear Resistant Applications

  • Nano Enabled Sensors

  • Nanomaterials and Biosensors.




 

Assessment pattern

Assessment type Unit of assessment Weighting
Coursework SUMMATIVE COURSEWORK: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS + LONG ANSWER QUESTION 40
Coursework SUMMATIVE COURSEWORK: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS + LONG ANSWER QUESTION 60

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate both a knowledge across the whole breadth of the module and a deeper cognitive/analytical ability alongside deeper knowledge in specified areas.

The short questions of the assessment package are able to test knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics covered in the module. The longer questions are aimed at assessing the knowledge of specific chosen topics and depth of understanding expected at this level on the fundamentals and the production of nanomaterials, their structure property relationships and their application in technological areas.

Summative assessment and formative feedback

·         Q1 (4 x short answer) + Q2 (long answer question)

[Learning outcomes 1-5]        (45 hours)        Mon/Tues 2 weeks after end of course {40%}

·         Q3 (6 x short answer) + Q4 (long answer question)

[Learning outcomes 1-5]        (75 hours)        Mon/Tues 6 weeks after end of course {60%}

·         Formative verbal feedback is given in lectures and tutorials.

Written feedback is given on the first assessment coursework (Q1 & Q2), which is submitted in advance of the final summative assessment.

Module aims

  • introduce the various classes of nanomaterials and bulk materials with a well-defined and controlled nanostructure
  • introduce the various classes of nanomaterials and bulk materials with a well-defined and controlled nanostructure
  • provide an overview of synthesis and manufacturing routes for creating nanomaterials and structures within larger structures and devices
  • review the techniques required to analyse structures at the nanoscale.

Learning outcomes

Attributes Developed
1 Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the range and breadth of application of nanomaterials KC
2 Review critically the potential impact, in all classes of materials, of the control of nanostructure KC
3 Describe the methods for the chemical and nanostructural characterisation of such materials and select appropriate techniques for a range of situations  KC
4 Outline the nanotechnology production routes currently available KC
5 Identify possible opportunities for nanomaterials in product development and enhancement  KT
6 Explain current issues in Nanomaterials which are complex, conceptually challenging, and are at, or informed by, the forefront of field KC
7 Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying issues through the appropriate interpretation of assessment questions KCT

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:

Introduce synthesis, structure-property relationships, analysis and application of a range of nanomaterials. This is achieved principally though lectures and laboratory demonstrations.

The learning and teaching methods include:


  • Lectures [21 hours]

  • Tutorials [2 hours]

  • Demonstrations [2 hours]

  • Industrial visit to ATI [3 hours]

  • Coursework  [122 hours] 



The teaching is delivered as a one-week intensive course.

 

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2019/0 academic year.