Functional Nanostructures

2021/2022

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge obtained from project on NFM1.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

This project module will give the student experience with advanced methods for creation of functional nanostructures. In addition, possible applications of the created nanostructures will be investigated

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who pass this module develop:
Knowledge on:
• Methods for creation of functional nanostructures
• Applications of functional nanostructures

Skills

Students who pass this module develop:
Skills in:
• Characterisation of functional nanostructures
• Theoretical description of the properties of functional nanostructures

Competences

Students who pass this module develop:
Competencies:
• Through application of micro- and macroscopic modelling the student will be able to describe the properties and functionality of nanostructures.
• Applications of the properties of the designed nanostructures for adding special functions to macroscopic components

Type of instruction

Project work.

Extent and expected workload

This is a 15 ECTS project module and the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of examFunctional Nanostructures
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS15
Permitted aids
All written and all electronic aids
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleFunktionelle nanostrukturer
Module codeF-NFM-K2-1
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS15
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics
DepartmentDepartment of Materials and Production
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science