- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)
This degree targets the emerging field of nanomaterials, molecular machines and nanoscience, and draws on the internationally recognised strengths of the University's materials-based research institutes.
The Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) has a materials chemistry focus with possible electives in physics, engineering (e.g. mechatronics) and biology. A total of five elective subjects gives students the scope to match the course to their interests, whilst retaining a core focus on molecular design and characterisation of materials at the nano-dimension.
Subject to satisfactory performance and the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the Head of Students, students may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) after the end of the first year.
Major Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with chemistry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with nanotechnology, including approaches to the preparation of nanomaterials, and how the properties of materials with nanoscale dimensions vary from those of bulk materials.
- Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills associated with chemistry and/or nanotechnology, by locating, analysing and synthesising information to generate solutions to complex questions and problems.
- Exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media.
Course Structure
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.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| ENGG153 | Engineering Materials | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
| Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104. | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| NANO101 | Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring |
| MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
| Summer | |||
| Only for students who have completed CHEM104 and CHEM105. | |||
| CHEM106 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter | 6 | Summer |
| # Note: CHEM106 does NOT count for credit with CHEM105, but is required for students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 as pre-requisite subjects for most 200-level CHEM subjects. Completion of CHEM106 does NOT count towards the minimum 144 credit points for this course. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Core | |||
| Autumn | |||
| CHEM211 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE201 | Structure of Materials | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| CHEM212 | Organic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE202 | Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| CHEM213 | Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change | 6 | Spring |
| NANO201 | Research Topics in Nanotechnology | 6 | Spring |
| Select TWO electives to total 48 credit points at Year 2: | |||
| 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 Year 2 and Year 3. | |||
| Materials Chemistry Stream | |||
| CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| MATE204 | Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | 6 | Spring |
| Physics Stream | |||
| MATH212 | Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Spring |
| Mechatronics Stream | |||
| ENGG152 | Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG154 | Engineering Design and Innovation | 6 | Spring |
| Other subject options | |||
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| * Note: Students wishing to take MATE204 should note that MATE203: Phase Transformations is required as a co-requisite. | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Core | |||
| CHEM364 | Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy | 8 | Autumn |
| CHEM301 | Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology | 8 | Spring |
| MATE302 | Polymeric Materials | 6 | Spring |
| 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 | 8 | Autumn |
| MATE301 | Engineering Alloys | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE306 | Fracture, Failure and Degradation | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE381 | Experimental Methods and Computing | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM320 | Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure | 8 | Spring |
| CHEM321 | Organic Synthesis and Reactivity | 8 | Spring |
| MATE303 | Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories | 6 | Spring |
| Physics Stream | |||
| PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS363 | Advanced Photonics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS396 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
| Mechatronics Stream | |||
| ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH215 | Fundamentals of Machine Component Design | 6 | Spring |
| Other subject options | |||
| BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL214 | The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | 6 | Spring |
| Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator. | |||
Honours
If the required academic standard is attained, the Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) student may transfer to the Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours). This consists of special coursework plus a research project.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
Students may choose options enabling them to graduate and be eligible for accreditation with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au