60103 Nanosciences 1

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This is an introductory subject to the study of nanotechnology. It introduces four main areas that are central to understanding the importance that nanoscale science has to the engineering of materials and processes for the 21st century. These four areas are: nanoscale properties of materials; nanotechnology in biology and nature; biomimetics; and nanoscale measurement and analysis. These areas are incorporated into the subject as individual modules of study, each taught by an expert in that field. Innovative teaching methods are utilised to convey the cutting-edge material presented in the subject, including group projects and excursions to specialised research institutions and laboratories.

Assessment: Assessment is made by assignments on lecture topics and performance in group projects.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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