Industrial and Systems Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ENS010
Course Name: Nanoscience and Engineering
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. PINAR ÇAKIR HATIR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Zarrabi
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In this course, it is aimed to know the principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology, to define the priorities of nanosized materials compared to bulk materials, and to have information about the applications of nanomaterials in different fields.
Course Content: In this course, the students will learn principals of nanoscience & nanotechnology as well as the unique mechanical, physico-chemical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials as a result of reduction in size. Then, practical approaches to nanomaterials’ synthesis, characterization, and their applications in different disciplines will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Know the principals of nanoscience and nanotechnology
2) Can convey the priorities of nanosized materials over bulk materials
3) Would have knowledge about applications of nanomaterials in different fields

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course description; Introduction to nano
2) Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
3) Why size matters?
4) Nanomaterials classification
5) Nanomaterials in non-medical applications
6) Nanomaterials & their applications in health 1
7) Nanomaterials & their applications in health 2
8) Midterm Exam
9) Polymeric nanoparticles
10) Lipid-based nanoparticles
11) Carbon-based nanoparticles
12) Nanomaterials synthesis
13) Nanomaterials characterization
14) Nanotoxicology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: “Nanostructured Materials”, 2020, Editors: T. Daniel Thangadurai, N. Manjubaashini, Sabu Thomas, Hanna J. Maria; Springer.
References: “Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience”, 2014, Editors: D. Berty, G. PALAZZO; Elsevier.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Acquires sufficient accumulation of knowledge in natural and applied sciences, engineering and technology, and has the ability to design, and identify/formulate/solve problems related to, complex manufacturing and service systems using this knowledge.
2) Possesses the ability to select and apply appropriate methods for analysing integrated systems comprising humans, knowledge, raw materials and energy; to acquire, process and interpret data; and to reach conclusions using her/his engineering skills.
3) Has the ability to select and efficiently use engineering design principles along with appropriate analytical, computational and experimental engineering techniques in order to optimize outputs related to various systems under realistic constraints.
4) Possesses the skills to select from among and efficiently use modern technologies, equipment, software and software languages in applications related to her/his respective field.
5) Possesses the ability to produce industry-focused solutions that are able to contribute to social health, safety and welfare, while being cognizant of global, cultural, societal, economical and environmental matters.
6) Has the awareness to take decisions ethically, professionally and without overlooking her/his legal responsibilities in situations related to her/his professions.
7) Has the awareness about contemporary issues such as sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation; and the ability to comprehend the impacts of these notions on her/his profession.
8) Has the skills to communicate and make presentations to a level that will allow her/him to effectively make an exchange of information and experience both verbally and in written and with various communities related to her/his area.
9) Is able to use a foreign language at least at B1 level, measured in terms of the European Language Portfolio criterion.
10) In cognizance of life-long learning, possesses the ability to follow and adapt to changes that may arise in her/his field and reflect them into her/his profession.
11) Has the ability to work efficiently in interdisciplinary projects, be open to collaboration and take initiative when necessary, manage risks, plan activities and develop strategies.
12) She has the ability to follow new approaches in the field of human-machine interaction and artificial intelligence and apply them to problems in her field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Acquires sufficient accumulation of knowledge in natural and applied sciences, engineering and technology, and has the ability to design, and identify/formulate/solve problems related to, complex manufacturing and service systems using this knowledge.
2) Possesses the ability to select and apply appropriate methods for analysing integrated systems comprising humans, knowledge, raw materials and energy; to acquire, process and interpret data; and to reach conclusions using her/his engineering skills.
3) Has the ability to select and efficiently use engineering design principles along with appropriate analytical, computational and experimental engineering techniques in order to optimize outputs related to various systems under realistic constraints.
4) Possesses the skills to select from among and efficiently use modern technologies, equipment, software and software languages in applications related to her/his respective field.
5) Possesses the ability to produce industry-focused solutions that are able to contribute to social health, safety and welfare, while being cognizant of global, cultural, societal, economical and environmental matters.
6) Has the awareness to take decisions ethically, professionally and without overlooking her/his legal responsibilities in situations related to her/his professions.
7) Has the awareness about contemporary issues such as sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation; and the ability to comprehend the impacts of these notions on her/his profession.
8) Has the skills to communicate and make presentations to a level that will allow her/him to effectively make an exchange of information and experience both verbally and in written and with various communities related to her/his area.
9) Is able to use a foreign language at least at B1 level, measured in terms of the European Language Portfolio criterion.
10) In cognizance of life-long learning, possesses the ability to follow and adapt to changes that may arise in her/his field and reflect them into her/his profession.
11) Has the ability to work efficiently in interdisciplinary projects, be open to collaboration and take initiative when necessary, manage risks, plan activities and develop strategies.
12) She has the ability to follow new approaches in the field of human-machine interaction and artificial intelligence and apply them to problems in her field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 1 14
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Midterms 1 25 25
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 125