Nanotechnologies, Nanometrology and Standardization

Објавено: July 11, 2023
1. Course Title Nanotechnologies, Nanometrology and Standardization
2. Code 4ФЕИТ08013
3. Study program 15-MMK, 16-MNT
4. Organizer of the study program (unit, institute, department) Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies
5. Degree (first, second, third cycle) Second cycle
6. Academic year/semester I/1   7.    Number of ECTS credits 6.00
8. Lecturer Dr Hristina Spasevska
9. Course Prerequisites
10. Course Goals (acquired competencies):

Gaining knowledge in the field of metrology of nanotechnologies, characterization of nanostructures and standardization with the aim of industrial production of nanoproducts.

11. Course Syllabus:

Introduction to metrology of micro and nanotechnologies. Terminology and nomenclature in nanotechnologies. Metrological techniques for measuring nano values ​​and limiting factors. Measurement of one-dimensional, two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures. Uncertainty in measuring nano dimensions. Metrological principles for industrial production of nano materials. Characterization and properties of nanomaterials. Application of nanomaterials for environmental protection. Impact of nanomaterials on the environment. Application of nanomaterials and nanostructures to obtain nanometrical systems for application in energy, electronics, robotics and automation. Standards in nanotechnologies, main areas of standardization in nanotechnologies.

12. Learning methods:

Lectures, consultations, preparation of projects, presentations, independent study.

13. Total number of course hours 180
14. Distribution of course hours 3 + 3
15. Forms of teaching 15.1 Lectures-theoretical teaching 45 hours
15.2 Exercises (laboratory, practice classes), seminars, teamwork 45 hours
16. Other course activities 16.1 Projects, seminar papers 30 hours
16.2 Individual tasks 30 hours
16.3 Homework and self-learning 30 hours
17. Grading
17.1 Exams 30 points
17.2 Seminar work/project (presentation: written and oral) 50 points
17.3. Activity and participation 20 points
17.4. Final exam 0 points
18. Grading criteria (points) up to 50 points     5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points     6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points     7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points     8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points     9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points   10 (ten) (A)
19. Conditions for acquiring teacher’s signature and for taking final exam 60% success on all pre-exam activities
20. Forms of assessment written and oral part
21. Language Macedonian and English
22. Method of monitoring of teaching quality Self-evaluation
23. Literature
23.1.       Required Literature
No. Author Title Publisher Year
1. Elisabeth Mansfield, Debra L. Kaiser, Daisuke Fujita, Marcel Van de Voorde Metrology and Standardization for Nanotechnology Wiley-VCH 2017
2. Richard Leach Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology Elsevier 2014
3. Vladimir Murashov, John Howard Nanotechnology Standards Springer 2011
23.2.       Additional Literature
No. Author Title Publisher Year
1.  David J. Whitehouse  Handbook of Surface and Nanometrology  Taylor & Francis  2010
2.  Wei-Hong Zhong  Nanoscience and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Manufacturing and Industry Impacts  DEStech Publications, Inc  2012
3.  Richard Leach  Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology  William Andrew  2009