Bachelor of Nanotechnology,
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced
Overview
This interdisciplinary degree in Nanotechnology is a joint offering from the Faculties of Engineering and Science. The degree targets the emerging field of nano-materials, molecular machines and nano-science.
There are a total of 5 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 will be mainly research oriented and combine lectures, laboratory and project work. This will give students from first year onwards a taste of where leading research in nanotechnology is heading.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Nanotechnology (846):
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 85 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced (846A):
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 90 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.
Assumed Knowledge: Chemistry or Physics and Mathematics. Students who have not completed Chemistry at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least Mathematics Band 4 may take a special Maths subject in the first year or consider early entry to complete this subject in Summer Session prior to commencement of the course.
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 (846A):
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 (Honours) Advanced (741A) and consult the Degree Coordinator.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
First Year |
CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Foundations of Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS141 |
Fundamentals of Physics A |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH187/ MATH141 |
Mathematics 1A Part 1/1C Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
NANO101 |
Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 |
CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG153 |
Engineering Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS142 |
Fundamentals of Physics B |
Spring |
6 |
MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A Part 2 |
Spring |
6 |
Second Year |
CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 |
MATE201 |
Structure and Properties of Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS205 |
Advanced Modern Physics |
Autumn |
6 |
NANO201 |
Research Topics in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 |
CHEM213 |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
Spring |
6 |
CHEM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
Spring |
6 |
Plus two of the following electives: |
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Materials Chemistry Stream |
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CHEM214 |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry |
Spring |
6 |
MATE204 |
Mechanical Behaviour |
Spring |
6 |
MATE291 |
Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills |
Autumn |
6 |
Physics Stream |
MATH283 |
Mathematics IIE for Engineers Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS263 |
Photonics |
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6 |
Mechatronics Stream |
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ENGG152 |
Engineering Mechanics |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG154 |
Engineering Design for Innovation |
Autumn |
6 |
Other subject options |
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BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
Third Year |
CHEM364 |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 |
MATE202 |
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria |
Autumn |
6 |
NANO301 |
Research Project in Nanomaterials |
Autumn |
8 |
CHEM301 |
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology |
Spring |
8 |
MATE303 |
Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories |
Spring |
6 |
Plus two electives |
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Materials Chemistry Stream |
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CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
Spring |
8 |
CHEM314 |
Instrumental Analysis |
Autumn |
8 |
CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 |
MATE301 |
Engineering Alloys |
Autumn |
6 |
MATE306 |
Degradation of Materials |
Spring |
6 |
Physics Stream |
PHYS305 |
Quantum Mechanics |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS363 |
Advanced Photonics |
|
6 |
Mechatronics Stream |
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ENGG251 |
Mechanics of Solids |
Autumn |
6 |
MECH215 |
Fundamentals of Machine Component Design |
Spring |
6 |
Other subject options |
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BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 |
Fourth Year |
MATE302 |
Polymeric Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
MATE411 |
Advanced Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
NANO401 |
Major Project Thesis in Nanotechnology |
Annual |
24 |
MATE412/ PHYS396 |
Electronic Materials |
Spring |
6 |
Plus one elective from the General Schedule |
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6 |
Honours
The Degree of Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) is awarded for meritorious performance in 3rd and especially 4th year subjects.
Professional Recognition
Students may choose options enabling them to graduate and be eligible for accreditation with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258,
or telephone 4221 3481.
Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science
The Degree Coordinators are:
Associate Professor Will Price, Room 18.102A, and
Associate Professor Geoff Spinks, Room 41a.271, telephone 4221 3010.
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