2008 Undergraduate Courses
2008 Postgraduate Courses
Bachelor of Nanotechnology
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Nanotechnology, Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced |
Abbreviation: |
B Nanotech, B Nanotech Adv |
Home Faculty: |
Science |
Duration: |
4 years |
Total Credit Points: |
192 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
846, 846A |
UAC Code: |
757625, 757626 |
CRICOS Code: |
051709G, 052459A |
Overview
The Bachelor 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 for Nanostructured Electromaterials. 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):
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, 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 HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) are required to take a special Mathematics subject (MATH151) in the first year.
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 | |||
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
Fundamentals of Physics A |
Autumn |
6 | |
Mathematics 1A Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 | |
OR |
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Mathematics 1C Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 | |
Engineering Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 | |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 | |
Fundamentals of Physics B |
Spring |
6 | |
Mathematics 1A Part 2 |
Spring |
6 | |
OR |
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Mathematics 1C Part 2 |
Spring |
6 | |
Second Year | |||
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 | |
Structure and Properties of Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
Advanced Modern Physics |
Autumn |
6 | |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 | |
Research Topics in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 | |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
Spring |
6 | |
Plus two of the following electives: | |||
Materials Chemistry Stream | |||
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry |
Spring |
6 | |
Mechanical Behaviour and Fracture |
Spring |
6 | |
Physics Stream | |||
Applied Mathematical Modelling |
Spring |
6 | |
Vibrations, Waves and Optics |
Spring |
6 | |
Mechatronics Stream | |||
Engineering Mechanics |
Spring |
6 | |
Engineering Design for Innovation |
Spring |
6 | |
Other subject options | |||
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 | |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
Spring |
6 | |
Third Year | |||
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 | |
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria |
Autumn |
6 | |
Research Project in Nanomaterials |
Autumn |
8 | |
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology |
Spring |
8 | |
Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories |
Spring |
6 | |
Plus two of the following electives: | |||
Materials Chemistry Stream | |||
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
Spring |
8 | |
Instrumental Analysis |
Autumn |
8 | |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 | |
Engineering Alloys |
Autumn |
6 | |
Degradation of Materials |
Spring |
6 | |
Physics Stream | |||
Quantum Mechanics |
Autumn |
6 | |
Advanced Photonics |
Spring |
6 | |
Electronic Materials |
Spring |
6 | |
Mechatronics Stream | |||
Mechanics of Solids |
Autumn |
6 | |
Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills |
Autumn |
6 | |
Fundamentals of Machine Component Design |
Spring |
6 | |
Other subject options | |||
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 | |
Fourth Year | |||
Polymeric Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
Advanced Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
Major Project Thesis in Nanotechnology |
Annual |
24 | |
Electronic Materials |
Spring |
6 | |
Plus one elective from the General Schedule |
6 | ||
Honours
The Degree of Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) is awarded for meritorious performance in third and especially fourth 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
The Degree Coordinators are Professor Will Price - School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Room 18.102A, telephone: (02) 4221 3509, email: wprice@uow.edu.au and Professor Geoff Spinks - School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Room 1.111, telephone: (02) 4221 3010, email: gspinks@uow.edu.au.