Subject Description Form

Subject Code EIE4450

Subject Title Nanoscience and Technology for Electronic Engineering

Credit Value 3

Level 4

Pre-requisite Mathematics II (AMA2112) Probability and Engineering Statistics (AMA2104) Engineering Materials (ENG2001) Applied Electromagnetics (EIE3338)

Co-requisite/ Nil Exclusion

Objectives To provide electronic engineering students with the basic concept and scientific foundation to enter the world of nanomaterials and nanotechnology.

Intended Subject Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to: Learning Outcomes Category A: Professional/academic knowledge and skills 1. Be able to describe the basic structure of materials down to the nanometer (atomic) level, with particular emphasis on crystal structure, nano-defects and their kinetics. 2. Achieve a conceptual understanding of the laws of nature in the nanoscale governing electronic, magnetic, photonic, mechanical and thermodynamic properties of materials. 3. Possess the basic knowledge of quantum technology based on magnetism, electron and nuclear spin and superconductivity in the nanoworld 4. Understand the functional properties of various nanostructures, such as quantum dots, nanowires, ultrathin films and various nanocomposite structures.

Category B: Attributes for all-roundedness 5. Communicate effectively. 6. Think critically and creatively. 7. Work in a team collaboratively. 8. Demonstrate an ability to think logical as well as laterally.

Contribution of Programme Outcomes: the Subject to the Attainment of the Category A: Professional/academic knowledge and skills Programme  Programme Outcome 1: This subject contributes to the programme outcome Outcomes through the teaching of the theories and concepts of nanoscience and providing the students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge.  Programme Outcome 2: This subject contributes to the programme outcome by providing students with laboratory exercises to design and conduct experiments related nanomaterials and nanotechnology.  Programme Outcome 6: This subject contributes to the programme outcome by providing the opportunity for students to stay abreast of one of contemporary issues in engineering – nanomaterials and nanotechnology.

Category B: Attributes for all-roundedness  Programme Outcome 11: This subject contributes to the programme outcome by providing students with an opportunity to think critically about modern concepts in material science.

Subject Synopsis/ Syllabus: Indicative Syllabus 1. Introduction. 2. Structure of real Materials: Atoms, Crystals and Crystal Defects. 3. Interatomic forces, electronic structure of atoms and physical properties of materials. 4. Mechanics of electrons. Electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and superconductivity. 5. Nanoelectronics. 6. Nanotechnologies based on Magnetism, electron and nuclear spin, and superconductivity.

Laboratory Experiment:

Experiment/Mini Project: 1. A selection from 3 topics (minimum 9 hours work) to be completed in small groups.

Teaching/ Learning Teaching and Intended Remarks Methodology Learning Method Subject Learning Outcome Lectures 1, 2, 3, 4 fundamental principles and key concepts of the subject are delivered to students Tutorials 1, 2, 3, 4 students will be able to clarify concepts and to have a deeper understanding of the lecture material; problems and application examples are given and discussed Laboratory 4, 5, 6, 7 students in groups of 2-3 will conduct sessions experiments in the area of nanotechnology

Assessment Methods in Specific % Intended Subject Learning Outcomes to Alignment with Assessment Weighting be Assessed (Please tick as Intended Subject Methods/Tasks appropriate) Learning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Outcomes 1. Continuous Assessment (total 50%)  Short 10% quizzes    Assignments 10%     Tests 20%     Laboratory 10% sessions,     mini-project 2. Examination 50%    Total 100 %

Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes:

Specific Remark Assessment Methods/Tasks Short quizzes mainly objective tests (e.g., multiple-choice questions, true-false, and matching items) conducted to measure the students’ ability to remember facts and figures as well as their comprehension of subject materials Assignments, tests end-of chapter type problems used to evaluate and examination students’ ability in applying concepts and skills learnt in the classroom; students need to think critically and creatively in order to come with an alternate solution for an existing problem Laboratory sessions, each group of students are required to produce a mini-project written report; accuracy and the presentation of the report will be assessed; oral examination based on the laboratory exercises will be conducted for each group member to evaluate his technical knowledge and communication skills

Student Study Class contact (time-tabled): Effort Expected  Lecture 24 Hours

 Tutorial/Laboratory/Practice Classes 15 Hours

Other student study effort:

 Lecture: preview/review of notes; 36 Hours homework/assignment; preparation for test/quizzes/examination  Tutorial/Laboratory/Practice Classes: preview of 30 Hours materials, revision and/or reports writing Total student study effort: 105 Hours

Reading List and Text/Reference Books: References 1. Edward L. Wolf, Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience, 2nd ed., Wiley-Vch Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Last Updated March 2014

Prepared by Dr Martin Chow