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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
NNE 5045	NANOCHARACTERIZATION-I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SERDAR YILDIRIM

Offered to

Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to teach the theory and working principles of characterization techniques of nanomaterials commonly used in research institutions. Therefore, this course aims to prepare students for the techniques that should be applied effectively in the future and to interpret the results of the analysis.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	To understand the principles of Nanocharacterization techniques by associating them with technological facts and scientific principles
2	To learn the applications of technics with on-site studies and laboratory trips
3	To have information about the preparation phase of each technique
4	To be able to analyze the experimental data of these techniques
5	To learn typical applications of Nanocharacterization
6	To have a wide knowledge about the parameters affecting the properties of nanomaterials

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	What is Nanomaterial
2	Introduction to characterization methods of nanomaterials
3	Structural Analysis Techniques: X-ray diffraction, X-ray production and properties, Phase identification, Indexing and determination of lattice parameters
4	Lattice parameters and phase analysis application and interpretation
5	Surface Techniques: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), elemental analysis, depth profile, surface mapping, quantitative and qualitative analysis
6	XPS analysis and evaluation of results
7	Surface preparation and imaging techniques in nanomaterials
8	Mid-term exam
9	Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Instrumentation; contrast formation, Operational variables; sample preparation, other types of analysis (EDX, BSE)
10	Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM): Instrumentation; Image modes, Images of crystal defects; Sample preparation, Diffraction of selected areas
11	Atomic Force Microscopy: Near field forces; Force sensors, Operating modes; Typical applications
12	Scanning Tunnel Microscope (STM): Tunnel current; Probe tips and working environments, Operating modes; Typical applications
13	Homework/presentation
14	Homework/presentation

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
-de Oliveira Jr, O., Ferreira, L., Marystela, G., de Lima Leite, F., & Da Róz, A. L. (Eds.). (2017). Nanocharacterization Techniques. William Andrew.

Supplementary Book(s):
-Kirkland, A. I., & Haigh, S. J. (Eds.). (2015). Nanocharacterisation. Royal Society of Chemistry.
-Hutchison, J., & Kirkland, A. (Eds.). (2007). Nanocharacterisation. Royal Society of Chemistry.
-Bhushan, B. (Ed.). (2017). Springer handbook of nanotechnology. Springer.
-Kulkarni, S. K. (2014). Nanotechnology: principles and practices. Springer.
-Schodek, D. L., Ferreira, P., & Ashby, M. F. (2009). Nanomaterials, nanotechnologies and design: an introduction for engineers and architects. Butterworth-Heinemann.
-Gogotsi, Y. (2006). Nanomaterials handbook. CRC press.
-Krueger, A. (2010). Carbon materials and nanotechnology. John Wiley & Sons.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

This course will be given by visual expression, simulation, discussion and homework/ presentation applications. Applications will be made using device and students will be better informed.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	ASG	ASSIGNMENT
3	FIN	FINAL EXAM
4	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	MTE * 0.25 + ASG 0.25 +FIN 0.50
5	RST	RESIT
6	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.25 + ASG 0.25 +RST 0.50

*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

If needed, other assessment methods can be added to the table given below.

Assessment Criteria

The performance evaluations of the students will be done by taking the mid-term, final exams and term paper presentations based on the learning outcomes (LO1. LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6).

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to the course is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

serdar.yildirim@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Friday 10:00 - 12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	12	3	36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures	12	3	36
Preparation for midterm exam	1	30	30
Preparation for final exam	1	30	30
Preparing presentations	10	5	50
Lab Preparation	7	2	14
Final	1	2	2
Midterm	1	2	2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO	PO.1	PO.2	PO.3	PO.4	PO.5	PO.6	PO.7	PO.8	PO.9	PO.10	PO.11	PO.12	PO.13	PO.14
LO.1	5	4	5	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	5	4
LO.2	5	5	5	4	5		5		5	4	5	3	5	4
LO.3	4	5	4	4	4	5	5	3	5	5	5		3	5
LO.4	5	4	5	4	5	4	4	2	5	5	4	5	5	4
LO.5	5	4	5	5	4	3	5		5	3	4	5	5	4
LO.6	5	5	5	4		2	5	4	5	5	4	5	5	4

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Description of Individual Course Units

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Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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