MTE4597 Engineering with nanomaterials
Faculty of Engineering
MTE4597 Engineering with nanomaterials is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs CHE3172, MTE2101 or MTE2541.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTE4597
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MTE4597
No unit lists MTE4597 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit aims to develop an understanding of synthetic methods, properties and applications of nanomaterials and nanofabrication techniques. The nanomaterials discussed include one-dimensional nanostructures, two-dimensional thin films and membranes, three-dimensional nanocomposites and organic/inorganic nanoparticles. Principles of nanofabrication such as lithography, self-assembly and biomimicry will be introduced. The unit will stress the rational design of properties of nanostructured materials and how they may be exploited for everyday applications, ranging from drug delivery and diagnostics to energy-related areas and (food) packaging.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Group presentationPresentationThreshold hurdle25%
- AssignmentsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- Lab 1 reportWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- Lab 2 reportWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- Moodle quizzes or PollEv questionsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the concepts of nanostructures and interpret the sophisticated structure-property-application relationship.
- 2
Appraise the various techniques for synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials and discuss the advantages and limitations of each method.
- 3
Safely construct experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions, both individually and as part of a team.
- 4
Research the literature and generate high-quality reports about the practical application of nanomaterials including analysis of the commercial challenges and economic viability of nanomaterials and their fabrication techniques.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Assessments4 hours
- Laboratories9 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.
The teaching of this unit involves a combination of pre-class reading and recordings.
The workshops and practicals include both individual and group activities.
Where it fits
MTE4597 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Kristian Kempe
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Kristian Kempe
Common questions
When is MTE4597 offered?
In 2025, MTE4597 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE4597?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE4597 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MTE4597?
MTE4597 is part of Materials engineering; and Micro and nano technologies.