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Bachelor of Nanotechnology,
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced
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 is 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 |
|
Credit Points |
| First Year |
| CHEM101/CHEM104 |
Introductory Chemistry |
6 |
| PHYS141 |
Fundamentals of Physics A |
6 |
| MATH197/MATH141 |
Mathematics 1A Part 1/1C Part 1 |
6 |
| NANO101 |
Current Perspectives in Nanotechnolgoy |
6 |
| CHEM102/CHEM105 |
Physical/Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| ENGG153 |
Engineering Materials |
6 |
| PHYS142 |
Fundamentals of Physics B |
6 |
| MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A Part 2 |
6 |
| Second Year |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
6 |
| MATE201 |
Structure and properties of materials |
6 |
| PHYS205 |
Advanced modern Physics |
6 |
| NANO201 |
Research topics in Nanotechnology |
6 |
| CHEM213 |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
6 |
| CHEM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
6 |
| Plus two of the following electives: |
| CHEM214 |
Analytical and Evironmental Chemistry |
6 |
| MATE204 |
Mechanical Behaviour |
6 |
| MATE291 |
Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills |
6 |
| Physics Stream |
| MATH283 |
Mathematics IIE for Engineers Part 1 |
6 |
| PHYS263 |
Photonics |
6 |
| Mechatronics Stream |
| ENGG152 |
Engineering Mechanics |
6 |
| ENGG154 |
Engineering design for Innovation |
6 |
| Other subject options |
| BIOL103 |
Molecules, cells and organisms |
6 |
| Third Year |
| CHEM364 |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
8 |
| MATE202 |
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria |
6 |
| NANO301 |
Research project in Nanomaterials |
8 |
| CHEM301 |
Advanced Materials in Nanotechnology |
8 |
| MATE303 |
Ceramics, glasses and refractories |
6 |
| Plus two of the following electives: |
| Materials Chemistry Stream |
|
| CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
8 |
| CHEM314 |
Instrumental Analysis |
8 |
| CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: from genome to structure |
8 |
| MATE301 |
Engineering Alloys |
6 |
| MATE306 |
Degradation of Materials |
6 |
| Physics Stream |
| PHYS305 |
Quantum Mechanics |
6 |
| PHYS363 |
Advanced Photonics |
6 |
| Mechatronics Stream |
| ENGG251 |
Mechanics of solids |
6 |
| MECH215 |
Fundamentals of Machine Component design |
6 |
| Other subject options: |
| BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
6 |
| BIOL214 |
Metabolic Biochemistry |
6 |
| Fourth Year |
| MATE302 |
Polymeric Materials |
6 |
| MATE411 |
Advanced Materials |
6 |
| NANO401 |
Major Project Thesis in Nanotechnology |
24 |
| MATE412/PHYS396 |
Electronic Materials |
6 |
| Plus one elective from the General Schedule. |
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 42213481, 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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