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KET / NMNT
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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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KET
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NMNT
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Title
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Nanomaterials and nanotechnology
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Form of course completion
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Pre-Exam Credit
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Form of course completion
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Pre-Exam Credit
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
3
Cred.
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Time requirements
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Lecture
2
[Hours/Week]
Tutorial
1
[Hours/Week]
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Included in study average
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NO
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Language of instruction
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Czech, English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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6 / -
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0 / -
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Included in study average
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NO
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Minimum (B + C) students
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10
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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Czech, English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
No
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Substituted course
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None
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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N/A
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
Graphic PNG
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XLS
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Course objectives:
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The aim is to explain the issues related to the new dynamically developing field of nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Explain the basic principles of quantum physics which clarify the behavior and properties of various materials at their basic dimensional level. Get an overview of the different types of nanomaterials, their unique properties and possible application in different areas.
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Requirements on student
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Credit:
1) Complete exercises.
2) Develop and present a semester project
3) Demonstrate the basic knowledge of the subject matter in the form of a test and a short oral examination.
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Content
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Lectures
1. Size, scaling from macro to micro, Change of the material properties at the nanoscale level
2. History of nanotechnology, definition and explanation of basic concepts
3. Introduction to quantum theory - basic principles of quantum physics wave-particle character, wave function,
4. Display and diagnostic methods in nanotechnologies - electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, HRTEM), ellipsometry, AFM
5. Carbon nanoparticles - Fulerenes, nanotubes, graphene
6. Carbon nanoparticles - properties (electrical, thermal, mechanical)
7. Inorganic nanoparticles - metals and metal oxides nanoparticles
8. Nanomaterial Composites
9. Functionalization of materials - covalent and non-covalent modification of nanomaterials
10. Properties of nanomaterials - chemical, electric mechanical optical ...
11. Application of nanomaterials - material engineering, transport, energetics
12. Application of Nanomaterials - biomedicine, electronics
13. Toxicology and hazards - Social and health risks of nanomaterials
Exercises
1. Introductory exercises
2. Nanomaterial structures - fractals, colloids, self-organized structures
3. Production Methods of nanomaterials - top-down and bottom-up methods,
4. Preparation method of nanomaterials - Structure and creating patterns, preparation of thin layers
5. Nanostructures and nanotechnologies - all that can be done with nanotechnology
6. Nanomaterials and Technologies in the Czech Republic - Company, Research, Achievements
7. Future of nanomaterials - trends and vision
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Guarantors:
Prof. Ing. Aleš Hamáček, Ph.D. ,
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Lecturer:
Prof. Ing. Aleš Hamáček, Ph.D. (60%),
Ing. Jiří Štulík, Ph.D. (40%),
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Tutorial lecturer:
Prof. Ing. Aleš Hamáček, Ph.D. (100%),
Ing. Jiří Štulík, Ph.D. (100%),
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Literature
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Recommended:
Günter Schmid. Nanoparticles: From Theory to Application. 2010. ISBN 3527631550.
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Recommended:
Guozhong Cao. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials Synthesis, Properties, and Applications. 2011. ISBN 9814322504.
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Recommended:
Jan Hošek. Úvod do nanotechnologie. Praha, 2010. ISBN 8001045552.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Contact hours
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39
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Individual project (40)
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20
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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20
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Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
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5
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Total
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84
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
understand the physical and chemical nature of the materials |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
prepare of proffesional presentation |
obtain relevant information from the literature |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
clarify concepts in nanotechnology |
describe basic methods for characterization of nanomaterials |
explain the methods of nanomaterials production and preparation |
discuss the possible use of nanomaterials in various applications and industries |
describe the risks of nanomaterials |
recognize and identify different types of nanomaterials and structures |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
Students' portfolio |
Lecture with visual aids |
Individual study |
Self-study of literature |
One-to-One tutorial |
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