Objectives

The study program will give theoretical understanding and practical skills in the natural sciences that give the scientific platform for nanotechnology. Further, the study program will give introduction to the unique features of nanoscience and nanotechnology through examples and work in modern laboratories. The student will also meet ethical and social issues connected to technology.

Content:

Technological innovations have made it possible to measure and systematically alter structures and processes that occur on the scale from 0.1 to 100 nanometer. This opens for completely new properties often determined by the laws of quantum mechanics. While nanoscience focuses on how to obtain wanted properties through manipulation on the nanometer scale, nanotechnology focuses on practical utilization of materials, structures and components based in nanoscience.

The bachelor¿s programme in Nanotechnology gives a broad background in the natural sciences through mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, a thorough introduction to the field of molecular biology may be elected.

In the NANO-courses, exclusive for the program, the nanotechnology is put into a broad perspective. Nanotechnological instrumentation is demonstrated to and used by the students. Nanomaterials are synthesized and characterized. The students are also introduced to the the nanotechnology and nanoscience research that find place in several research groups around different departments and faculties. Towards the end of the programme the students may carry out an individual research project within the field of nanotechnology, supervised by experienced researchers.

On completion of the programme the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate 

• can explain central qualitative and quantitative models important  for nanotechnology, particularly within physics and chemistry.
• can give examples of nanotechnological products and processes and explain how wanted and unwanted features are determined by structures and processes on the nano scale.
• can follow established protocols for synthesis and characterization of nano-structured materials in agreement with best practice in laboratory safety.
• has  a solid general scientific understanding and basic knowledge within physics, chemistry, mathematics and informatics

Skills

The candidate 

• can discuss nanoscientific phenomena and the connection between the structure and the properties using models from the basic natural sciences and mathematics.
• can use modern scientific analysis instruments in nanotechnology.
• can follow established protocols for synthesis and characterization of nano-structured materials in agreement with best practice in laboratory safety.
• can, in a systematic and reproducible manner, investigate and characterize the properties of a given system, and interpret the results with respect to a relevant theoretical framework.
• Can interpret, evaluate and compare information and data on nanotechnologigal systems
• Can use data programming in solving basic problems in nanotechnology
• Can present, both orally and in writing, the results from one's own investigations

General competence

The candidate 

• can plan and execute practical laboratory work and use scientific instruments
• can execute and describe experiments in accordance with scientific standards, and interpret the results achieved through experiments
• shows awareness on the quality of one's own and others work, and can apply common tools in quality assurance
• has a high awareness towards questions regarding health, environment and safety (HES) and have good routines for safe work
• can gather trustworthy information and apply this to broaden and develop one¿s own competence
• can with expertise take part in discussions within nanotechnology, physics and chemistry
• can communicate with non-experts on scientific and nanotechnological questions
• can apply the scientific knowledge in problemsolving, both on one¿s own and cooperating with others.
• has insight into, and can discuss, the ethical and social aspects of research and development in general and   of nanotechnology and nanotechnological research in particular.
• has respect for the scientific values, like openness and accountability

These courses are compulsory:

Ex.phil, INF100, KJEM110, KJEM120, KJEM221*, KJEM291, MAT111, (MAT102 eller MAT121), NANO100, NANO161, NANO244, PHYS111 og PHYS112, one of [KJEM124**, KJEM243, PHYS114 or (MOL200 or MOL201)].

*) PHYS201 may replace KJEM221. Recommended previous knowlegde (PHYS118 and MAT121) is not achieved in the recommended study plan.

**) KJEM130 is required previous knowledge kravd for KJEM124. KJEM130 must be completed before one can register for KJEM!24.

The specialization in the Nanotechnology study programme totals 110 ECTS, and consists of the following courses:

NANO100, NANO161, NANO244, KJEM110, KJEM120, KJEM221, PHYS111, PHYS112, MAT111, [MAT102 or MAT121], and one of [KJEM124, KJEM243, PHYS114 or (MOL200 or MOL201)].

Recommende study plan from autumn 2022:

1. semester: INF100, KJEM110, MAT111

2. semester: NANO100, PHYS111, MAT102/MAT121*

3. semester: KJEM221, PHYS112, elective (MOL100)

4. semester: NANO161, KJEM120, elective (PHYS114/MOL201/KJEM130)

5. semester: NANO244, elective (KJEM124), elective (MOL200/KJEM243/EXPHIL)

6. semester: NANO299, KJEM291, EXPHIL/elective

*) MAT121 is recommended prior knowledge both for KJEM221 and PHYS201

The following courses are recommended electives in the programme:

KJEM130, KJEM140, MOL100, BIO103, PHYS118, NANO299

The students may choose other courses.

The recommended sequence of the courses in the programme can be found under the

heading "Specialization".

The programme committee has made adaption for students who want to take parts of the

study abroad.

In particular the fifth semester is suited for exhcange studies.

The most common assessment methods are written and in some cases oral examination.

The assessment methods for each course are described in the course description.

At UiB the grades are given in one of two possible grading scales, passed/failed and A to F.

The grading scale for each course is given in the course description.

With a Bachelor¿s degree in Nanotechnology you can work with the following areas:

Research, technological industry, teaching and public management and administration. You can also continue to a Master¿s study in Nanoscience. If you finish your study after the completion of the Bachelor¿s degree in nanotechnology your multidisciplinary platform in the natural sciences will be your most prominent competitive advantage.

Please contact the academic adivser for the programme if you have any questions: studierettleiar@nano.uib.no

Telephone: + 47 55 58 34 46