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Bachelor of Nanotechnology
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Nanotechnology, |
Abbreviation: |
BNanotech, |
Home Faculty: |
Science |
Duration: |
4 years |
Total Credit Points: |
192 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
846, 846_2 |
UAC Code: |
757625, 757626 |
CRICOS Code: |
051709G, 052459A |
Overview
The Bachelor of Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary degree which is jointly offered by the Faculties of Engineering and Science. The degree targets the emerging field of nano-materials, molecular machines and nano-science.
The course draws on major research strengths at UOW including: the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, the BlueScope Steel Metallurgy Centre and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science. One of the main aims is to produce high quality graduates to feed into postgraduate programs within UOW research units.
This course has a materials chemistry focus with possible elective subjects in physics, engineering (eg. mechatronics) and biology. There are a total of five elective subjects giving students scope to match the course to their interests whilst retaining a core focus on molecular design and characterization of materials at the nano-dimension. The course includes four specially designed subjects that are mainly research oriented and combine lectures, laboratory and project work. This gives students from first year onwards a taste of where leading research in nanotechnology is heading.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Nanotechnology (846):
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 85 (or equivalent). The ATAR is reviewed each year.
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced (846_2):
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 95 (or equivalent). The ATAR is reviewed each year.
Assumed Knowledge: Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Students who have not completed Chemistry and Physics at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year.
HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) is assumed knowledge and if the Mathematics prerequisite is not met then this will most likely extend the length of time required to complete the degree.
Course Requirements
Bachelor of Nanotechnology (846):
This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced (846_2):
Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all the same requirements as Bachelor of Nanotechnology candidates but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges. For further information refer to the Bachelor of Science Advanced (741A) and consult the Degree Coordinator.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
First Year | |||
CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG153 |
Engineering Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
NANO101 |
Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 |
PHYS141 |
Fundamentals of Physics A |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS142 |
Fundamentals of Physics B |
Spring |
6 |
Plus select ONE of the following subjects in Autumn session: | |||
MATH141 |
Foundations of Engineering Mathematics |
Autumn |
6 |
OR |
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MATH187 |
Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus |
Autumn |
6 |
Plus select ONE of the following subjects in Spring session: | |||
MATH142 |
Essentials of Engineering Mathematics |
Spring |
6 |
OR |
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MATH188 |
Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus |
Spring |
6 |
Second Year | |||
Core | |||
CHEM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 |
CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 |
CHEM213 |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
Spring |
6 |
MATE201 |
Structure of Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
MATE202 |
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria |
Spring |
6 |
NANO201 |
Research Topics in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 |
PHYS205 |
Advanced Modern Physics |
Autumn |
6 |
Select ONE elective to total 48 credit points at Second Year: | |||
NOTE: Subjects are grouped into streams to guide students on possible combinations within an area of interest. Students are NOT required to choose electives from the same streams in Second Year and Third Year. | |||
Materials Chemistry Stream | |||
CHEM214 |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry |
Spring |
6 |
MATE204 |
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials |
Spring |
6 |
Physics Stream | |||
MATH212 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling |
Spring |
6 |
PHYS215 |
Vibrations, Waves and Optics |
Spring |
6 |
Mechatronics Stream | |||
ENGG152 |
Engineering Mechanics |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG154 |
Engineering Design and Innovation |
Spring |
6 |
Other subject options | |||
BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
STAT252 |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
Spring |
6 |
Third Year | |||
Core | |||
CHEM301 |
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology |
Spring |
8 |
CHEM364 |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 |
MATE302 |
Polymeric Materials |
Spring |
6 |
NANO301 |
Research Project in Nanomaterials |
Autumn |
8 |
Options: Subjects are grouped into streams to guide students on possible combinations within an area of interest. Students are NOT required to select electives from a single stream. | |||
Select any THREE electives from the following subjects: | |||
Materials Chemistry Stream | |||
CHEM314 |
Instrumental Analysis |
Autumn |
8 |
CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 |
CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
Spring |
8 |
MATE301 |
Engineering Alloys |
Autumn |
6 |
MATE306 |
Fracture, Failure and Degradation |
Autumn |
6 |
MATE381 |
Experimental Methods and Computing |
Autumn |
6 |
Physics Stream | |||
PHYS305 |
Quantum Mechanics |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS363 |
Advanced Photonics |
Spring |
6 |
PHYS396 |
Electronic Materials |
Spring |
6 |
Mechatronics Stream | |||
ENGG251 |
Mechanics of Solids |
Autumn |
6 |
MECH215 |
Fundamentals of Machine Component Design |
Spring |
6 |
Other subject options | |||
BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 |
Fourth Year | |||
MATE303 |
Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories |
Spring |
6 |
MATE411 |
Advanced Materials and Processing |
Autumn |
6 |
MATE412 |
Electronic Materials |
Spring |
6 |
NANO401 |
Major Project Thesis in Nanotechnology |
Annual |
24 |
Plus one elective from the General Schedule |
6 | ||
Honours
The Degree of Bachelor of Nanotechnology Honours is awarded for performance in third and fourth year subjects, based on a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) formula.
Professional Recognition
Students may choose options enabling them to graduate and be eligible for accreditation with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
Contact Information
The Degree Coordinators are Dr Chris Richardson - School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Room 18.114, telephone: +61 2 4221 3254, email: crichard@uow.edu.au and Dr Sandra Cram - School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Room 1.106, telephone: +61 2 4221 4502, email: cram@uow.edu.au