Programmes: BAMN-NANO Bachelor's Programme in Nanotechnology - Autumn 2020

Name of qualification

Bachelor of Science

ECTS Credits

Three years of full-time study, where the normal workload for a full-time student is 60 ECTS for one academic year.

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Semester

Autumn

Objectives and content

Objectives

The studyprogram will give theoretical understanding and practical skills in the natural sciences that give the scientifix 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:

Thechnological 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 up 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.

Required Learning Outcomes

On completion of the study programme the candidate will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

Explain central qualitative and quantitative models in physics, chemistry and molecular biology.
Give examples of nanotechnological products and processes and explain how wanted and unwanted features are determined by structures and processes on the nano scale.
Follow established protocols for synthesis and characterization of nano-structured materials in agreement with best practice in laboratory safety.
has knowledge in programming

Skills

Discuss nanoscientific phenomena and the connection between the structure and the properties using models from the basic natural sciences and mathematics.
Use modern scientific analysis instruments in nanotechnology.
Use data programming in solving basic problems in nanotechnology

General competence

Present results from own research work orally and in writing.
Communicate between the disciplines physics, chemistry and molecular biology.
Have insight into ethical and social aspects of nanotechnology and nanotechnological research.

Admission Requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Recommended previous knowledge

The Bachelor¿ study in Nanotechnology is a demanding study on a high academic level. We recommend a broad background in the natural sciences from Upper Secondary School corresponding to the Norwegian system Physics 1, Chemistry 1 + 2 and Mathematics R1 + R2.

Introductory Courses

EXPHIL, INF100

Compulsory units

These courses are compulsory:

Ex.phil, INF100, KJEM110, KJEM120, KJEM290, MAT111, (MAT102 or MAT121), MOL100, MOL200, NANO100, NANO161, NANO244, PHYS111 and PHYS112. One of (KJEM123 or PHYS114).

Specialisation

The specialization in the study programme totals 130 ECTS, and consists of the following courses:

KJEM110, KJEM120, KJEM221, MAT111, (MAT102 or MAT121), MOL100, MOL200, NANO100,

NANO161, NANO244, PHYS111 and PHYS112. One of (KJEM123 or PHYS114).

1. semester: INF100, KJEM110, MAT111

2. semester: NANO100, PHYS111, MAT102/MAT112

3. semester: KJEM120, PHYS112, MOL100

4. semester: NANO161, KJEM123/PHYS114/valemne, EXPHIL/KJEM290

5. semester: NANO244, KJEM221, MOL200

6. semester: KJEM299, valemne, EXPHIL/KJEM290

Recommended electives

The following courses are recommended electives in the programme:

KJEM130, KJEM140, MOL201, PHYS118.

Sequential Requirements, courses

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

heading "Specialization".

Study period abroad

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

study abroad.

Teaching and learning methods

A combination of teaching methods is used in the various courses, mainly lectures, hands-on laboratory work and seminars. You may find more information in the course description.

Assessment methods

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

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

Grading scale

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.

Diploma and Diploma supplement

The Diploma, in Norwegian, and the Diploma Supplement, in English, will be issued when the degree is completed.

Access to further studies

Bachelor¿s degrees give admission to a master¿s programme within relevant discipline. To qualify for a master¿s programme at UiB the average grade for the specialization in the bachelor's degree should be at least C.

Employability

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.

Evaluation

The programme will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Programme committee

The programme committee is responsible for the academic content, the structure and the quality of the programme.

Administrative responsibility

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences by the Department of Chemistry holds the administrative responsibility for the programme.

Contact information

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

Telephone: + 47 55 58 34 46