Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

305377 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)


BSc(Curtin) OR BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042565D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for prospective students intending to become professional scientists and technologists in the emerging field of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology encompasses the science and technology of understanding and constructing the "very small" and has application in the development of very small scale ultra-efficient processes and machines that ultimately change the way we live. It is expected to have a major impact on almost all areas of science, technology and society over the next century. Nanotechnology is effectively already here in areas such as nanochemistry, microelectronics, nanophysical methods of analysis, and specialist materials research and development. In the future, nanotechnology will also play a major role in a wide range ofmedical diagnosis and treatments, and yet to be invented for industrial processes involving nanorobots and machines. Students considering a career in applied physics and/or chemistry will find the course and prospective employment possibilities of particular interest.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Physics, Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. TEE Calculus is desirable.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

If Introductory Calculus is not studied in Year 11, a bridging unit is required. Able students with high aggregates or other evidence of academic achievement who do not meet formal entry requirements may still be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Department.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

The first four semesters of this course focus on the development of fundamentals in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. At the same time, a range of options in physics, chemistry, engineering, computational techniques and nanotechnology will enable students to tailor the course to suit their specific interests. The final two semesters include advanced studies in nanotechnology together with a nanotechnology research project supervised by research staff from the Departments of Applied Chemistry and/or Applied Physics. If a student is not performing at a level that would normally enable entry into an honours program in their fourth year, they will be required to enrol in the third year project units Chemistry Project 390 (37.5 cr) and/or Physics Project 301(25 cr) or Physics Project 302 (37.5 cr). Any remaining credits are to be taken in approved options units.

Professional Recognition

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australian Institute of Physics both recognise the course as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership of the respective societies. On obtaining the necessary experience, graduates will be admitted to full membership of either institute.

Career Opportunities

Nanotechnology graduates will be employed in industry or government organisations, as materials characterisation scientists, as research scientists in micro analytical facilities and as medical physicists in hospitals.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

For details on the honours classes refer to the General Section of the Handbook.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
302804 v.3   Physics 101 4.5 25.0
305411 v.3   Nanotechnology 101 2.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
7039 v.5   Chemistry 101 6.5 25.0
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
  OR  
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
305415 v.3   Physics 102 4.5 25.0
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
7040 v.6   Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 5.0 25.0
  OR  
7492 v.5   Mathematics 104 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
8024 v.5   Analytical Chemistry 201 6.5 25.0
8025 v.4   Physical Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
8142 v.4   Physics 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
302390 v.1   Mathematical Methods 204 4.0 12.5
  OR  
7905 v.5   Mathematical Methods 202 4.0 25.0
7907 v.6   Particles and Waves 201 3.0 25.0
7908 v.4   Physical Measurements 201 3.0 25.0
  OR  
302931 v.1   Physical Measurements 203 1.5 12.5
8026 v.4   Physical Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
305409 v.1   Nanochemistry 301 6.0 25.0
7909 v.4   Physical Measurements 202 3.0 25.0
8029 v.3   Inorganic Chemistry 201 2.0 12.5
9765 v.4   Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
11592 v.3   Solid State Physics 302 2.0 25.0
305410 v.1   Nanochemistry 302 6.0 25.0
8030 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 202 5.0 25.0
8717 v.6   Electromagnetism 302 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
308712 v.1   Nanocharacterisation 401 5.0 25.0
309895 v.1   Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 401 18.0 50.0
  OR  
305413 v.3   Nanotechnology Project 401 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
309896 v.1   Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 402 18.0 50.0
  OR  
305414 v.2   Nanotechnology Project 402 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
1633 v.4   Scientific Photography 101 3.0 12.5
1681 v.4   Materials and Technology 112 4.0 12.5
3999 v.4 * Scientific Data Analysis 301 3.0 25.0
4770 v.3   Physical Properties of Solids 102 2.0 12.5
4775 v.7   Structure of Solids 102 3.0 12.5
4776 v.6   Structure of Solids 201 3.0 12.5
7904 v.4 * Scientific Data Acquisition 202 4.0 25.0
7911 v.7 * Applied Optics 302 2.0 12.5
8027 v.4 # Organic Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
8028 v.4 # Organic Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
8462 v.4 * Scientific Data Acquisition 201 3.0 25.0
9644 v.4 * Scientific Data Analysis 302 3.0 25.0
13386 v.3 ** Analytical Chemistry 114 4.0 12.5
302532 v.1 # Chemistry 401 3.0 25.0
302540 v.2 # Analytical Chemistry 401 4.0 25.0
302541 v.3 # Chemistry 402 4.0 25.0
302546 v.2 # Analytical Chemistry 301 5.0 25.0
302621 v.2 * Instrumental Physics 401 2.0 12.5
302623 v.2 * Instrumental Physics 402 4.0 25.0
305424 v.1 * Electron Microscopy 301 4.0 25.0
 
# Sample Chemistry options- other options may be chosen in consultation with the course coodinator/Head of Department
* Sample Physics options - other options may be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator/Head of Department
** Recommended option unit for students relatively weak in Chemistry
N1 Year 4, Semester 2 - 25 credits of Physics options and 25 credits of Chemistry options must be chosen
NB Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 402 can only be taken by students meeting the Universities Honours entry requirements
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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