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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. |
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A1.5. Formulate, develop and apply materials, products and mechanisms that use nanostructures. |
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A2.2. Critically evaluating the results of research in the field of nanotechnology, materials and products and process design. |
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A2.3. Evaluating the legal, economic and financial aspects of applying research results in the fields of nanoscience, materials and chemical technology to industry. |
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A2.4 Developing awareness in environmental and social issues related to nanoscience, materials and the general field of chemical technology. |
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Type B
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Competences Transversal | | | B4.1 |
Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the personal competencies relating to continuous improvement acquired during the course. |
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Develop sufficient autonomy to work in scientific, technological or cultural research projects and collaborations in the discipline |
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Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts. |
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Apply new technologies and advances with initiative and entrpreneurial spirit and manage and use information in an eficient manner. |
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Type C
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Competences Nuclear |
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Type A
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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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Learning outcomes |
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B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer.
Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
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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 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
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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B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria.
B5.2 Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages.
B5.2 Can draw up strategies for solving problems.
B5.2 Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
B5.2 Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions.
Follow a logical method to identify the causes of a problem.
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Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating systems as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactives tools (web, moodle, blogs..), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conference and collaborative work tools.
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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Type C
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Learning outcomes |
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| 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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18 |
37 |
55 |
| Seminars |
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3 |
9 |
12 |
| Assignments |
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8 |
14 |
22 |
| Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom |
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15 |
0 |
15 |
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom |
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15 |
0 |
15 |
| Personal attention |
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3 |
1.5 |
4.5 |
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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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| Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom |
Examination of a (real or simulated) situation in which students have to find a solution to the case, respond to a series of specific questions and make an overall reflection. |
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom |
Problems and exercises related to the subject are formulated, analysed, solved and debated. |
| Personal attention |
Time that each lecturer devotes to attend and answer questions to students. |
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Description |
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Dr. Francisco Javier Andrade- Professor of Analytical Chemistry UNIVERSITAT ROVIRA I VIRGILI Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry c/Marcel•lí Domingo s/n 43007 Tarragona SPAIN - http://www.quimica.urv.cat/quimio/nanosensors |
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Methodologies |
Competences
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Individual or in group work made by students
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30% |
| Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom |
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Every class has exercises to fill and submit at the end of the class. |
50% |
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom |
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Creating posters, presentations and discussions are common in class. You will be asked to actively engaged in all of them |
20% |
| Others |
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Other comments and second exam session |
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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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(*)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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