Type A
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Competences Specific | | A1.1 |
A1.1. Successfully studying and learning about the chosen research ambit: evaluating the technical and scientific importance, the technological potential and the viability of the nanoscience, design, preparation, properties, processes, developments, techniques and applications of materials. |
| A1.5 |
A1.5. Formulate, develop and apply materials, products and mechanisms that use nanostructures. |
| A2.2 |
A2.2. Critically evaluating the results of research in the field of nanotechnology, materials and products and process design. |
| A2.3 |
A2.3. Evaluating the legal, economic and financial aspects of applying research results in the fields of nanoscience, materials and chemical technology to industry. |
| A2.4 |
A2.4 Developing awareness in environmental and social issues related to nanoscience, materials and the general field of chemical technology. |
Type B
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | B4.1 |
B4.1. Continuously learning. |
| B4.2 |
B4.2 Learning autonomously and by using initiative. |
| B5.1 |
B5.1. Working autonomously whilst remaining responsible and using initiative, in a research and innovative context. |
| B5.3 |
B5.3. Applying critical, logical and creative thought in a research and innovative context. |
Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear | | C1.1 |
Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English |
| C1.3 |
Be able to manage information and knowledge |
Type A
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| A1.1 |
A1.1 Understand and identify the methods for fabricating, processing, stabilising and functionalising materials.
A1.1 Can formulate general knowledge about the leading materials in the field of nanotechnology.
A1.1 Understand the physical principles that give rise to the properties related to the size of nanostructures.
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A1.5 Can design and manufacture products that contain nanostructures as the differential elements of their composition.
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A2.2 Can formulate knowledge on the most important techniques for characterising nanostructures.
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A2.3 Can advise on issues in nanoscience and legal, economic and financial engineering and apply research results in industry.
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A2.4 Show that they have acquired an overview of the main fields in nanomaterials, with particular focus on those that currently have the greatest social impact: nanobiotechnology, nanomedicine, nanoelectronics, nanoenergy, among others.
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| B4.1 |
B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
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B4.2 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
B4.2 Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer.
| | B5.1 |
B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time.
B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
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B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem.
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| C1.1 |
Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
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Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
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Topic |
Sub-topic |
Lesson 1. Nanomaterials vs. macroscopic materials. Techniques 'bottom-up' and 'top-down'. Types of nanostructures: zero-dimensional: nanoparticles, quantum dots. One-dimensional: nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods. Two-dimensional: thin layers, self-assembled monolayers. Nanoporous membranes, multilayers. Hybrid nanomaterials. Effects of the nanoscale on the properties (electronic, magnetic, quantum, catalytic ...) of materials. Impact on process engineering and product design. |
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Lesson 2. Nanochemistry. Molecular structure and energy. Foundations of quantum effects. Reactivity. Supramolecular chemistry. Nature of supramolecular interactions. Molecular recognition and molecular receptors. Spintronics: spin valves. Molecular electronics: organic semiconductors, molecular switches and interconnects. |
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Lesson 3. Nanophysics: Nanoelectronics. Nanoelectronic semiconductor devices. Nanomechanical. Fundamental mechanical properties: elastic, thermal and kinetic physical systems at the nanoscale. Nanotribology (friction and wear at the nanoscale mechanical contact). Nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS). Nanofluidics. Nanodevices. Nano-Optical Detection of light in nanostructures: SNOM. Optical quantum wells and wires. Periodic nanostructures. |
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Lesson 4. Nanobiotechnology. Nanostructured and biological systems. Nanomanipulation: AFM and optical tweezers. Micro nanoarrays. Dendrimers and bionanoparticles.
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Lesson 5. Nanofabrication techniques. Chemical methods. Growth layers by physical means. Top-down nanostructuring techniques. Bottom-up nanostructuring techniques. Pattern techniques. |
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Lesson 6. Characterization techniques for nanomaterials. Spectroscopy. Microscopies: electronic, proximity and others. Surface analysis. Complementary techniques.
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tem 7. Nanomaterials and energy. Catalysis and molecular recognition: synthetic enzymes (sinzymas) heterogeneous processes. Nanomaterials for batteries and ultracapacitors. Fuel cells. Solar cells.
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Lesson 8. Nanomaterials and medicine. Tissue engineering: functional polymers, nanocomposites polymer / inorganic nanomaterials bioactive nanostructured scaffolds. Autorepair smart materials. Product design for a controlled dosage, therapeutic targeting / implants / metabolic engineering.
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Item 9. Application of Nanobiotechnology to diagnosis and therapy. Teragnosis. Biosensors. Lab-on-a-chip. Improved contrast in MRI. Drug delivery using nanoparticles and dendrimers. Intracellular trafficking.
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Lesson 10. Social impact of Nanotechnology. Future prospects. Biocompatibility and toxicity. Environment. |
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Methodologies :: Tests |
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Competences |
(*) Class hours
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Hours outside the classroom
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(**) Total hours |
Introductory activities |
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1 |
0.5 |
1.5 |
Lecture |
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37 |
37 |
74 |
Seminars |
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3 |
9 |
12 |
Assignments |
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7 |
14 |
21 |
Personal attention |
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3 |
1.5 |
4.5 |
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Mixed tests |
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6 |
6 |
12 |
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(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies
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Description |
Introductory activities |
Activities to make contact and collect student information. Presentation of the subject. |
Lecture |
Delivery and explanation of the contents of the course.
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Seminars |
Working depth of a topic (monograph). Further discussion of the contents given in lectures with professional work.
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Assignments |
Work done by the student.
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Personal attention |
Time that each lecturer devotes to attend and answer questions to students. |
Description |
Dr. Ciara O'Sullivan
ICREA Research Professor
Nanobiotechnology & Bioanalysis Group,
Department of Chemical Engineering,
Universitat Rovira i Virgili,
Avinguda Països Catalans, 26
Tarragona 43007
Spain
Tel: 0034977558740/0034977240312
Fax: 0034977559667/0034977559721
Dr. F. Diaz
ICREA Academia
FiCMA (Physics and Crystallography of Materials)
Campus Sescelades
UNIVERSITY ROVIRA i VIRGILI (URV)
C/Marcel·lí Domingo, 1
43007 Tarragona (Spain)
Office: +34977559517
http://www.urv.cat/dquimfi/ficma/ca/index.html
Dr. F. Xavier Rius
Professor of Analytical Chemistry
UNIVERSITAT ROVIRA I VIRGILI
Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
c/Marcel•lí Domingo s/n 43007 Tarragona SPAIN
Tel. +34 977 559 562
Fax +34 977 558 446
http://www.quimica.urv.cat/quimio/nanosensors |
Methodologies |
Competences
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Description |
Weight |
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Assignments |
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Individual or in group work made by students
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40-50% |
Mixed tests |
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Several types of tests are performed to evaluate the level attained by the student. The tests can be development tests or tests that may contain shorter multiple choices. |
50-60% |
Others |
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Other comments and second exam session |
In the second round, the knowledge will be assessed using tests.The marks obtained during the course assigned to individual/collective workand presentations will be kept. During testing assessment, mobile phones, tablets and other devices that are not expressly authorized electrònics for the test must be switched off and out of sight. |
Basic |
Charles P. Poole, Frank J. Owens Hoboken, Introduction to nanotechnology , Wiley , 2003
Geoffrey A. Ozin and André C. Arsenault , Nanochemistry: a chemical approach to nanomaterials , RSC Publishing, 2005
Christof M. Niemeyer and Chad A. Mirkin Weinheim (eds.) , Nanobiotechnology: concepts, applications and perspectives , Wiley-VCH, 2004
Barbara Karn et al. (eds.) , Nanotechnology and the environment: applications and implications , Oxford University Press, 2004
, Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology , ,
Huck Wilhelm T. S., Nanoscale Assembly Techniques. , Springer-Verlag New York, LLC, 2005
Edward L. Wolf, Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience , Wiley , 2004
Michael Kohler, Wolfgang Fritzsche, Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Nanostructuring Techniques, Wiley-VCH, 2004
Robert A. Freitas Jr., Nanomedicine, Vol. IIA: Biocompatibility , Landes Biosciences, 2003
Robert A. Freitas Jr. , Nanomedicine: Basic Capabilities, Vol. 1, Landes Biosciences , 1999
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Complementary |
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation. |
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