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2014/15 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CMNS5100M Generic Methodologies for Nanotechnology
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Professor R.M.D. Brydson
Email: R.M.Drummond-Brydson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Module replaces
SOMS5100MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to:- understand the importance of nanoscale materials and their properties;
- understand the principles and relative merits of a range of techniques for the production of nanostructures including ultra-thin films and multilayers;
- appreciate the important issues involved in commissioning a preparation laboratory for nanostructured materials;
- understand the basic principles, uses and limitations of a wide variety of materials characterisation techniques applicable to the elucidation of the structure, chemistry and properties of nanostructured materials;
- identify the pertinent parameters, amenable to characterisation, governing a general description of nanostructured materials and devices.
Students will be given the opportunity to present essays, perform case studies and participate in team exercises based on reading selected research articles, and to carry out computer based exercises and view laboratory-based demonstrations of equipment mentioned in the module.
Syllabus
- Introduction to nanoscale materials: overview of terminology and general properties, implications for devices and technology.
- Generally applicable techniques for the preparation of bulk nanostructured materials, thin films and multilayers, patterned nanostructures.
- Preparation environments: commissioning and working in ultra clean environments.
- Generally applicable techniques for the characterisation of nanomaterials and nanostructures: x-ray and neutron diffraction techniques, scanning and transmission electron microscopies, analytical electron microscopy, surface analysis - photoelectron, Auger and ion-based spectroscopies, scanning probe microscopy - STM, AFM, optical and electronic spectroscopies, nuclear magnetic resonance techniques, complementary methods.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 5 | 3.00 | 15.00 |
| Library Session | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Lecture | 19 | 1.00 | 19.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 97.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 53.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- Directed reading- Tutorial preparation
- Preparation of assessed training essay, and technical essay.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Training essay and 1 x 2,000 word technical essay- Group skills training sessions, group tutorials (equally spaced during the course).
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x assessed training essay | 10.00 |
| Essay | 1 x 2,000 word essay | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 24/03/2015
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