The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: Providing students with the knowledge on the modern trends in nanotechnology

The general information about the module: Lecture provides general knowledge on nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Laboratory will show a few practical methods of preparting and testing nanocomposites

Teaching materials: Instrukcje do ćwiczeń laboratoryjnych

Bibliography required to complete the module

Bibliography used during lectures

1	Paweł Szewczyk	Nanotechnologie. Aspekty techniczne, środowiskowe i społeczne	Wyd. Politechniki Śląskiej.	2011
2	R.W. Kelsal, I.W. Hamley, M. Geoghegan (redaktorzy)	Nanotechnologie	PWN Warszawa.	2009

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: Passed moduli of organic chemistry, physical chemistry and chemistry and technology of polymers

Basic requirements in category knowledge: Knowledge in basic materials science including polymeric materials

Basic requirements in category skills: Skill in chemical laboratory work

Basic requirements in category social competences: Capable of working in a team

Module outcomes

MEK	The student who completed the module	Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching	Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching	Relationships with KEK	Relationships with OEK
01	Acquiring knowledge about elements distinguishing nanotechnology from other technologies	lecture	written test	K_W012++	T2A_W03++ T2A_W04+
02	Acquiring knowledge about modern achievements of nanotechnology in the fields related to chemical technology	lecture	written test	K_U001++	T2A_U01+
03	Knows how to prepare and evaluate properties of polymer nanocomposite	laboratory	performane observation, written report	K_U009+ K_K002+	T2A_U09+ T2A_K03+++

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem.	TK	The content	realized in	MEK
2	TK01	Definitions, nanoscale, aims and asumptions. Natural nanostructures. Desinging biomimetic particles using the bottom-up methods	W01	MEK01
2	TK02	Chemistry of nanostructures (chemical and electrochemical synthesis of nanostructures, size effects and quantum nanostructures, porous materials, self-assembly and LB layers).	W02, W03	MEK01 MEK02
2	TK03	Nanomachines and nanodevices (MEMS and NEMS devices, methods of production, molecular switches). Nanostructures in photonics and sun energy conversion.	W04, W05	MEK02
2	TK04	Methods of nanostructure studies. Zero, one- and two-dimensional nanomaterials and their properties. Carbon nanostructures - synthesis, structure and properties. Nanostructural materials - natural precursors. Polymer nanocomposites - preparation and properties. Nanomaterials as the smart materials - application in science, technology and environment protection. The effect of structure on mechanical properties.	W06, W07, L01-L06	MEK02 MEK03

The student's effort

The type of classes	The work before classes	The participation in classes	The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 2)		contact hours: 15.00 hours/sem.	complementing/reading through notes: 5.00 hours/sem.
Laboratory (sem. 2)	The preparation for a Laboratory: 10.00 hours/sem. The preparation for a test: 10.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Making the report: 2.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 2)
Credit (sem. 2)	The preparation for a Credit: 10.00 hours/sem.	The written credit: 1.00 hours/sem. The oral credit: 1.00 hours/sem.

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes	The way of giving the final grade
Lecture
Laboratory
The final grade

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
(-)

Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
(-)

Others
(-)

Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: no