Code: | Q4021 | Acronym: | Q4021 | Level: | 400 |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Chemistry |
Active? | Yes |
Web Page: | https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=472 |
Responsible unit: | Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Chemistry |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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M:CTN | 1 | Official Study Plan since 2020_M:CTN | 1 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
M:Q | 12 | Study plan since academic year 2023/2024 | 1 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
- To identify the role of Chemistry, and other fundamental sciences, in the context of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
- To explain the nanoscale paradigm in terms of material properties at the nanoscale dimension.
- To gain knowledge in synthetic methods and fabrication of nanomaterials and characterization techniques for nanomaterials analysis
- To identify nanomaterials functionalities and their technological applications
- To Identify societal and technology impacts of nanotechnology.
- To read and interpret scientific papers in the area of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
- To develop a nanotechnology-based business idea and write a business plan
- Key concepts in chemistry to the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology
- Expertise in the design of chemical strategies for the surface functionalization/derivatization of nanomaterials
- Demonstrate a knowledge to choose a nanomaterial for a specific application
- Expertise in the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials as a function of its dimension and shape
- Expertise to read, interpret scientific papers in the areas of nanosciences and nanotechnology
- Apply knowledge and skills of nanosciences and nanotechnology principles to a potential project application
- Expertise in career paths and requisite knowledge and skills for career change towards nanoscience and nanotechnology
- Knowledge in societal and technology impacts in the adoption of nanotechnology
No previous specific background is need, besides the basic knowledge in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry
designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 35,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 20,00 |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 10,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 25,00 |
Trabalho prático ou de projeto | 10,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 20,00 |
Estudo autónomo | 62,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 44,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 24,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 12,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
The students can not miss more than 3 tutorial classes - this corresponds to 1/4 of the expected number of tutorial sessions.
Exam: 35% (individual, minimum grade 8.0)
Oral presentation: 10% (team, individual grade)
Written essay: 20% (team)
Laboratory reports: 25% (team)
Homework: 10% (individual)
Not applicable