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Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours)

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours)

Abbreviation:

BNanotech(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

1775

CRICOS Code:

084860E

Total Credit Points:

192

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 757625

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

UOW's Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) targets the emerging field of nano-materials, molecular machines and nano-science, and draws on the internationally recognised strengths of the University's materials-based research institutes. It has a materials chemistry focus with possible electives in physics, engineering and biology to tailor the qualification to your area of interest.

You will be able to choose from all the fields fundamental to nanotechnology: chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics and materials science. You will explore the advantages of technologies built in the nano-dimension. Through case studies in areas including biomimetics and nanostructured materials you will learn the importance of design, synthesis and characterisation in the realisation of the end-products.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with chemistry.
  2. Demonstrate extensive and coherent 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources.
  5. Integrate and apply knowledge and skills associated with nanotechnology to plan and execute a substantial research project.
  6. Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media. 

Course Structure

Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year. This will extend the time required to complete the course.

Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.

Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.

This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.

Progression Requirements

Satisfactory performance must be achieved (normally a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or greater in 300-level subjects) for entry into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) degree. Students with a WAM below 70% in 300-level subjects may only progress into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) with the approval of the Nanotechnology Coordinator. Students who do not gain entry into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) degree will normally be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) degree.  

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
PHYS141Fundamentals of Physics A6Autumn
Select ONE of the following two subjects:
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM104 and CHEM105.
CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry6Autumn
CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter6Autumn
Select ONE of the following two subjects:
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn, Spring
MATH187Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus6Autumn
Spring
NANO101Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology6Spring
PHYS142Fundamentals of Physics B6Spring
Select ONE of the following two subjects:
CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life6Spring
CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures6Spring
Select ONE of the following two subjects:
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring
MATH188Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus6Spring
Summer
CHEM106Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter6Summer
Note: Students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 and wishing to enrol in a 200 level CHEM subject may also be required to complete CHEM106. Please check with the Head of Students for confirmation.
Year 2
Autumn
CHEM211Inorganic Chemistry II6Autumn
PHYS205Advanced Modern Physics6Autumn
CHEM212Organic Chemistry II6Autumn
MATE202Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria6Autumn
Spring
MATE201Structure of Materials6Spring
CHEM213Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change6Spring
NANO201Research Topics in Nanotechnology6Spring
Plus, ONE subject from the following stream:
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
CHEM214Analytical and Environmental Chemistry6Spring
MATE204Mechanical Behaviour of Materials6Spring
Physics Stream
MATH212Applied Mathematical Modelling 26Spring
PHYS215Vibrations, Waves & Optics6Spring
Mechatronics Stream
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Spring
Other subject options
BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms6Spring
STAT252Statistics For the Natural Sciences6Spring
Year 3
CHEM374Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation6Autumn. First offered in 2018
CHEM370Modern Inorganic & Bio-inorganic Chemistry6Spring. First offered in 2018
MATE302Polymeric Materials6Spring
Plus 30 credit points of subjects from the following list:
Note: 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.
Materials Chemistry Stream
CHEM324Instrumental Analysis6Autumn. First offered in 2018.
MATE301Engineering Alloys6Autumn
MATE306Fracture, Failure and Degradation6Autumn
MATE381Experimental Methods and Computing6Autumn
CHEM325Bioinformatics: Genome, Genes and Biomolecules6Spring. First offered in 2018.
CHEM360Organic Synthesis III6Spring. First offered in 2018.
Physics Stream
PHYS305Quantum Mechanics6Autumn
PHYS363Advanced Photonics6Spring
PHYS396Electronic Materials6Spring
Mechatronics Stream
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
MECH215Fundamentals of Machine Component Design6Spring
Other subject options
BIOL213Principles of Biochemistry6Autumn
BIOL214The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism6Spring
Year 4
Annual
NANO401Honours Project in Nanomaterials/Nanotechnology24Annual, Spring/Autumn
Autumn
MATE411Advanced Materials and Processing6Autumn
Spring
MATE303Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories6Spring
MATE412Electronic Materials6Spring
Plus ONE elective from the General Schedule.

Honours

The class of Honours awarded is based on performance in third and fourth year subjects, based on a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) formula in accordance with Method 3 in the General Course Rules Section 8. For students transferring into the Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) degree the pre-requisite of NANO301 can be relaxed at the discretion of the Course Co-ordinator.

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

Last reviewed: 27 January, 2017