CHE4172 Nanotechnology and materials 2
Faculty of Engineering
CHE4172 Nanotechnology and materials 2 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs MTE2541 or CHE3172.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE4172
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE4172
No unit lists CHE4172 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: Or MSC2011
Overview
Understanding of synthetic methods, properties and applications of nanomaterials, including zero-dimensional nanoparticles, one-dimensional nanostructures (nanotubes, nanorods, nanowires and nanofibres), two-dimensional thin films, nanoporous materials and nanofabrication techniques such as lithography and self-assembly. Emphasis on advanced nanomaterials and the importance of nanostructured materials used in various chemical engineering applications. Examples of bionanotechnology-inspired nanostructures using biological building blocks in self-assembling processes.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester testsThreshold hurdle20%
- Literature reviewThreshold hurdle15%
- Laboratory work and reportsThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
The concepts of nanostructures and nanofabrication, including different synthesis methods
- 2
The unique properties and applications of nanomaterials with emphasis on chemical engineering applications, including separation, absorption and corrosion
- 3
New advances at the interface of engineering and biology
- 4
The use of nanomaterials in medicine with examples in drug and gene delivery
- 5
Bionanotechnology approaches to build nanostructures using self assembling peptides and DNA In addition, students will acquire skills in:
- 6
Critical literature review
- 7
Team work management
- 8
Oral and written communication in scientific context
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Teaching will be provided through pre-recorded lecture videos.
You will participate in a live virtual active learning session.
Learning resources
Required resources
Design of Advanced Photocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
Coronado J
COIN 2013
Nanochemistry: a chemical approach to nanomaterials. By Geoffrey A. Ozin, André C. Arsenault, Ludovico Cademartiri, Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
Nanotechnology: a gentle introduction to the next big idea
Bionanotechnology [electronic resource] : Lessons from Nature / David S. Goodsell. 2004 (electronic version available at Monash)
Where it fits
CHE4172 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Simon Corrie
- Professor Chong Meng Nan
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Simon Corrie
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE4172?
You need MTE2541 or CHE3172 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is CHE4172 offered?
In 2023, CHE4172 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE4172?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE4172 have an exam?
No. CHE4172 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE4172?
CHE4172 is part of Chemical engineering; and Micro and nano technologies.