Bachelor of Nanotechnology
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced

Testamur Title of Degree:	Bachelor of Nanotechnology, Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced
Abbreviation:	B Nanotech, B Nanotech Adv
Home Faculty:	Science
Duration:	4 years
Total Credit Points:	192
Delivery Mode:	Face-to-face
Starting Session(s):	Autumn
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	846, 846A
UAC Code:	757625, 757626
CRICOS Code:	051709G, 052459A

Overview

This interdisciplinary degree in Nanotechnology is a joint offering from the Faculties of Engineering and Science. The degree targets the emerging field of nano-materials, molecular machines and nano-science.

There are a total of 5 elective subjects giving students scope to match the course to their interests whilst retaining a core focus on molecular design and characterization of materials at the nano-dimension. The course includes four specially designed subjects that will be mainly research oriented and combine lectures, laboratory and project work. This will give students from first year onwards a taste of where leading research in nanotechnology is heading.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Bachelor of Nanotechnology (846):

New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 85 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.

Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced (846A):

New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 90 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.

Assumed Knowledge: Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Students who have not completed Chemistry at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) are required to take a special Mathematics subject (MATH151) in the first year.

Course Requirements

Bachelor of Nanotechnology (846):

This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.

Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced (846A):

Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all the same requirements as Bachelor of Nanotechnology candidates but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges. For further information refer to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Advanced (741A) and consult the Degree Coordinator.

Course Program

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
First Year
CHEM101	Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry	Autumn	6
PHYS141	Fundamentals of Physics A	Autumn	6
MATH187 MATH141	Mathematics 1A Part 1/1C Part 1	Autumn	6
ENGG153	Engineering Materials	Autumn	6
NANO101	Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology	Spring	6
CHEM102	Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life	Spring	6
PHYS142	Fundamentals of Physics B	Spring	6
MATH188 MATH142	Mathematics 1A Part 2/1C Part 2	Spring	6
Second Year
CHEM212	Organic Chemistry II	Autumn	6
MATE201	Structure and Properties of Materials	Autumn	6
PHYS205	Advanced Modern Physics	Autumn	6
CHEM211	Inorganic Chemistry II	Autumn	6
NANO201	Research Topics in Nanotechnology	Spring	6
CHEM213	Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change	Spring	6
Plus two of the following electives:
Materials Chemistry Stream
CHEM214	Analytical and Environmental Chemistry	Spring	6
MATE204	Mechanical Behaviour and Fracture	Spring	6
Physics Stream
MATH212	Applied Mathematical Modelling	Spring	6
PHYS215	Vibrations, Waves and Optics	Spring	6
Mechatronics Stream
ENGG152	Engineering Mechanics	Spring	6
ENGG154	Engineering Design for Innovation	Spring	6
Other subject options
BIOL103	Molecules, Cells and Organisms	Spring	6
STAT252	Statistics for the Natural Sciences	Spring	6
Third Year
CHEM364	Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy	Autumn	8
MATE202	Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria	Autumn	6
NANO301	Research Project in Nanomaterials	Autumn	8
CHEM301	Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology	Spring	8
MATE303	Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories	Spring	6
Plus two of the following electives:
Materials Chemistry Stream
CHEM321	Organic Synthesis and Reactivity	Spring	8
CHEM314	Instrumental Analysis	Autumn	8
CHEM320	Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure	Spring	8
MATE301	Engineering Alloys	Autumn	6
MATE306	Degradation of Materials	Spring	6
Physics Stream
PHYS305	Quantum Mechanics	Autumn	6
PHYS363	Advanced Photonics	Spring	6
PHYS396	Electronic Materials	Spring	6
Mechatronics Stream
ENGG251	Mechanics of Solids	Autumn	6
MATE291	Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills	Autumn	6
MECH215	Fundamentals of Machine Component Design	Spring	6
Other subject options
BIOL213	Principles of Biochemistry	Autumn	6
BIOL214	The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism	Spring	6
Fourth Year
MATE302	Polymeric Materials	Autumn	6
MATE411	Advanced Materials	Autumn	6
NANO401	Major Project Thesis in Nanotechnology	Annual	24
MATE412 PHYS396	Electronic Materials	Spring	6
Plus one elective from the General Schedule			6

Honours

The Degree of Bachelor of Nanotechnology (Honours) is awarded for meritorious performance in 3rd and especially 4th year subjects.

Professional Recognition

Students may choose options enabling them to graduate and be eligible for accreditation with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

Other Information

For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258, or telephone (02) 4221 3481.

Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science/.

The Degree Coordinators are Dr Marc in het Panhuis, School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Room 18.130, telephone: (02) 4221 3155, email: panhuis@uow.edu.au

and Professor Geoff Spinks - School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Room 1.111, telephone: (02) 4221 3010, email: gspinks@uow.edu.au .