Introduction to Nanotechnology and Biotechnology

Code:

Q3015

Acronym:

Q3015

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=426100
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:BQ	12	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	42	162
L:Q	20	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The main objective is to provide an introduction to the subject of nanotechnology, with particular reference to the contribution of chemistry and biochemistry to this area, and to how nanotechnology can be used as a tool in chemistry and biochemistry.

Learning outcomes and competences

After this course the successful student should:

- be able to define nanotechnology

- recognize areas where nanotechnology will have a strong impact;

- describe different methods to prepare nanomaterials;

- know the difference between nanomaterials of first, second and third generation;

- describe different types of nanomaterials and their main physical properties;

- correctly use the specific language of nanotechnology.

Additionally, the successful student should improve his/her soft skills, namely scientific writing and oral presentation skills, team working and use of informatics tools.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Students should have successfully completed general chemistry courses and general chemistry labs.

Program

1. Basic concepts in nanotechnology
   
   
   
   • Definition of nanotechnology
   
   
   • Brief history of nanotechnology
   
   
   • Biological systems as the paradigm of nanotechnology
   
   
   • Nanotechnology and new properties
   
   
   
   


2. Nanomaterials e their production
   
   
   
   • Nanoparticles: physical methods and chemical methods
   
   
   • Nanofibres
   
   
   • Nanoplates e ultra-thin films
   
   
   • Crystallization and supramolecular chemistry
   
   
   • Composite materials
   
   
   
   


3. Fabrication of nanodevices
   
   
   
   • Top-down methods
   
   
   • Bottom-up methods
   
   
   • Bottom-to-bottom methods
   
   
   
   


4. Bionanotechnology
   
   
   
   • ADN as a building block
   
   
   • Biosensors
   
   
   • Controlled delivery of drugs
   
   
   • Nanobiomaterials
   
   
   • Nanotoxicology
   
   
   
   


5. Impact of nanotechnology in the society
   
   
   
   • Technological impact
   
   
   • Impact in science
   
   
   • Commercial and economical impact
   
   
   • Environmental impact
   
   
   • Societal impact
   
   
   • Ethics and nanotechnology
   
   
   
   

Mandatory literature

T. Pradeep; Nano: The essentials; understanding nanoscience and nanotechnology, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2007. ISBN: 0-07-154829-7

Complementary Bibliography

Jeremy Ramsden; Nanotechnology, Bookbon, 2009. ISBN: 978-87-7681-418-2
Steven A. Edwards; The nanotech pioneers, Wiley-VCH, 2006. ISBN: 3-527-31290-0
Joachim Schummer; David Baird (Eds); Nanotechnology challenges: Implications for Phylosophy, Ethics and Society, World Scientific, 2006. ISBN: 981-256-729-1
John Mongillo; Nanotechnology 101, Greenwood, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-313-33880-9
Louis Theodore; Nanotechnology: Basic Calculations for engineers and scientists, Wiley-Interscience, 2006. ISBN: 978-0-471-73951-7
Mark Ratner; Daniel Ratner; Nanotechnology: A gentle introduction to the next big idea, Prenctice-Hall, 2002. ISBN: 978-0-13-101400-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

Each topic of the unit will be introduced in class, and several different learning activities will be performed by the student. These activities include internet search of related information, followed by group and class discussions; practice exercises individually and in group; demonstrations and other lab activities, istudy visits to nanotechnology research labs; lectures by invited researchers in nanotechnology.

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Nanotechonology
Technological sciences > Technology > Biotecnology > Nanobiotechnology
Technological sciences > Technology > Materials technology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Prova oral	20,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Exame	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Total:	42,00

Eligibility for exams

The students must attend all the classes execpt for 1/4 of the number of predicted classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade= 0.50 x written evaluation + 0.20 x Poster presentation + 0.20 x participation in debate;

where

written evaluation = 0,80 x written exam + 0.20 average of written tests online

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Classification improvement

The written test in classroom can be retaken this year at the extra period of exams (epoca de recurso).