Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4NTM208Nanomaterials3+0+03304.02.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Nanotechnology Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To provide information about the properties and applications of nanomaterials explained in nanoscale and to learn the process, structure and production conditions related to this new field of the rapidly developing era. To learn about the definition of nanomaterials, the concept of nanoscale, the basic principles of nanomaterials and applications. Synthesis and production methods of nanomaterials, characterization of nanomaterials
Course Content Introduction to nanomaterials,
Materials used in nanomaterial production
Properties and preparation of nanoscale materials
Optical properties of nanomaterials,
Electrical, mechanical, magnetic properties of nanomaterials
Areas of use of nanomaterials
Nano film coatings
Course Methods and Techniques Face to Face Education/Distance Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Engin Açıkalın engin.acikalin@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources To be determined by the instructor.
Course Notes Bhushan, B.,Handbook ofNanotechnology, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg,NewYork, 2004., Mansoori,G. A., Principles ofNanotechnology; Molecular-Based StudyofCondensed Matter in Small Systems, World Scientific Publishing, 2005,
Poole,C. P.,Owens, F. J., Introduction to Nanotechnology, WileyInterscience, 2003,

Course Category
Engineering %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 35
Assignment 1 % 15
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 20 20
Assignments 1 15 15
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 86

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Nanomaterials concept, types and classifications, production methods, properties, areas of use, and nano-coating methods are learned.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to nanomaterials
2 Nanotechnology's current importance and applications
3 Materials used in nanomaterial production (metal and carbon nanomaterials, nanocomposites, ceramic nanostructures)
4 Properties and preparation of nanoscale materials (nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes, nanostructures)
5 Chemistry of materials at the Nanoscale (Atomic structures etc.)
6 Optical properties of nanoparticles
7 Magnetic properties of nanomaterials
8 Electrical properties of nanomaterials
9 Mechanical properties of nanomaterials
10 Areas of use of nanomaterials
11 Nanoscale coatings
12 Property-performance relationships for nanostructured materials and applications.
13 Characterization applications of nanomaterials
14 Ideal production methods for nanomaterials

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 4 3 3 4 4 3 2 3 4 3 4

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