Form 2B
City University of Hong Kong
Information on a Course
offered by the Department of Physics and Materials Science
with effect from Semester A in 2012 / 2013
This form is for completion by the Course Co-ordinator/Examiner. The information provided on this
form will be deemed to be the official record of the details of the course. It has multipurpose use: for
the University’s database, and for publishing in various University publications including the
Blackboard, and documents for students and others as necessary.
Please refer to the Explanatory Notes attached to this Form on the various items of information
required.
Part I
Course Title: Nanostructures and Nanotechnology
Course Code: AP8178
Course Duration: One semester
No of Credit Units: 3
Level: R8
Medium of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: Nil
Precursors: Nil
Equivalent Courses: Nil
Exclusive Courses: Nil
Part II
1.
Course Aims:
This course will provide students with state-of-the-art knowledge on the
properties, applications and recent development of selected advanced functional
materials.
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2.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
(state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course
according to a given standard of performance)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
No
1
2
3
4
5
3.
CILOs
Level of
Importance
Recognize and understand the concepts of
2
nanostructures, nanotechnology, smart and functional
materials.
Relate the novel combinations of properties found in
2
various advanced materials
Select the proper characterization techniques and
2
materials synthesis in preparing nanomaterials,
selected functional materials and devices.
Apply the above knowledge to create applications in
2
explicit
advanced
functional
nanomaterials,
particularly optoelectronics, displays, etc.
Understand recent developments in selected advanced
2
functional materials through special topics which may
vary from year to year.
Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs)
TLAs
Lectures
Tutorials
CILO 1
CILO 2
CILO 3
CILO 4
CILO 5
Total (hrs)
5
6
5
6
4
26
1
2
1
1
1
6
Laboratory and
Assignments
3
3
3
3
2
14
Total no of hours
Scheduled activities: 2 hrs lecture + 0.5 hr tutorial + 1 hr laboratory
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9
11
9
10
7
46
4.
Assessment Tasks/Activities
(designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs)
Examination duration: 2 hrs
Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.: 40% by coursework; 60% by exam
ATs
Exam
CILO 1
CILO 2
CILO 3
CILO 4
CILO 5
Total (%)
12
12
13
13
10
60
Coursework
Mid-term Test
Lab Work
-5
5
2
-5
5
3
5
10
15
25
Total (%)
17
19
18
21
25
100
For the coursework, tests, laboratory reports and essays will be issued to achieve
the CILOs.
5.
Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic
Regulations (Attachment) and to the Explanatory Notes.
The grading is assigned based on students’ performance in assessment
tasks/activities.
Grade A
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities and the work demonstrates
excellent understanding of the scientific principles and the working mechanisms.
He/she can thoroughly identify and explain how the principles are applied to
science and technology for solving physics and engineering problems. The
student’s work shows strong evidence of original thinking, supported by a variety
of properly documented information sources other than taught materials. He/she
is able to communicate ideas effectively and persuasively via written texts and/or
oral presentation.
Grade B
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities and can describe and
explain the scientific principles. He/she provides a detailed evaluation of how the
principles are applied to science and technology for solving physics and
engineering problems. He/she demonstrates an ability to integrate taught
concepts, analytical techniques and applications via clear oral and/or written
communication.
Grade C
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities and can describe and
explain some scientific principles. He/she provides simple but accurate
evaluations of how the principles are applied to science and technology for
solving physics and engineering problems. He/she can communicate ideas clearly
in written texts and/or in oral presentations.
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Grade D
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities but can only briefly
describe some scientific principles. Only some of the analysis is appropriate to
show how the principles are applied to science and technology for solving
physics and engineering problems. He/she can communicate simple ideas in
writing and/or orally.
Grade F
The student fails to complete all assessment tasks/activities and/or cannot
accurately describe and explain the scientific principles. He/she fails to identify
and explain how the principles are applied to science and technology for solving
physics and engineering problems objectively or systematically. He/she is weak
in communicating ideas and/or the student’s work shows evidence of plagiarism.
Part III
Keyword Syllabus:
 Introduction to nanomaterials & nanotechnology: nano-size effects, quantum
effects, size effects, etc.
 Synthesis/Preparation of nanomaterials
synthesis mechanism, different synthesis methods (such as chemical vapour
deposition, oxide-assisted growth method, single-source molecular precursor
method, hydrogen-assisted thermal evaporation method, laser-assisted catalytic
VLS growth method), carbon nanotubes, silicon nanowires, silicon
nanostructures, III-V compound semiconductors, oxides, etc.
 Characterization of nanomaterials with emphasis on one dimensional
nanomaterials, different characterization techniques (such as Secondary
electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy
dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Cathodoluminescence (CL), Electron
Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS), Raman Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence
(PL), Optical Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Tunneling
Microscopy (STM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Current-Voltage
Measurement (I-V), X-ray and Ultraviolet Photoemission Spectroscopy (XPS
& UPS), Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) or Scanning Auger Microscopy
(SAM), High-Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (HREELS)).
 Properties and applications of one dimensional nanomaterials
Scaling Principle, optical (LED, Laser, photon limiter, waveguides), chemical
& biomedical sensing, environmental, electric and electronic (I-V, FET,
Coulomb blockades, ballastic transport), field-induced electron emission,
magnetic, magneto-resistance, GMR, thermal conductivity, mechanical,
piezoelectrical, & thermoelectric properties.
Recommended Reading:
Reference Book(s):
Guozhong Cao, “Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: synthesis, properties and
applications”, Imperial College Press (2004).
(Ed.) Zhong Lin Wang, “Nanowires and nanobelts : materials, properties and
devices”, Kluwer Academic Publishers (2003).
Geoffrey A Ozin and André C Arsenault, “Nanochemistry: A Chemical Approach to
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Nanomaterials”, Royal Society of Chemistry (2005).
Mildred S Dresselhaus, Gene Dresselhaus & Phaedon Avouris (eds.), “Carbon
nanotubes: synthesis, structure, properties, and applications, Springer (2001).
(Ed) A S Edelstein and R C Cammarata, “Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and
Application”, Institute of Physics Publishing (1996).
(Ed) D Fiorani, G Sberveglieri, “Fundamental Properties of Nanostructured
Materials”, World Scientific (1994).
Reference papers & journals:
Y Xia, P D Yang et al, “One Dimensional Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization
and Applications”, Adv Mater 13, 353-389 (2003).
R Q Zhang, Y Lifshitz, S T Lee, “Oxide-Assisted Growth of Semiconducting
Nanowires”, Adv Mater 15, 635-640 (2003).
S T Lee et al, “Oxide-Assisted Semiconductor Nanowire Growth”, MRS Bulletin
August, 36-42 (1999).
J T Hu, C M Lieber et al “Chemistry and Physics in One Dimension: Synthesis and
Properties of Nanowires and Nanotubes”, Acc Chem Res 32, 435-445 (1999).
Z L Wang, “Nanobelts, Nanowires & Nanodiskettes of Semiconducting Oxides –
From materials to Nanodevices”, Adv Mater 13, 432-436 (2003).
For current developments consult journals; such as Science, Nature, Advanced
Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Applied Physics Letters, Nano Letters,
Journal of American Chemical Society, Journal of Physical Chemistry, Angewandte
Chemie, Chemistry of Materials, Nanotechnology, etc.
Returned by:
Name:
Prof Andrey ROGACH Department:
AP
Extension:
9532
29 Jun 2012
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