NANO ENGINEERING CURRICULUM (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)

Introduction to Nanotechnology

Overview of nanotechnology: What is nanotechnology, Nanotechnology in daily life, fundamental knowledge and its applications, working at nanoscale, trends of nanoscience in industry, life and health.

Computer Programming

Introduction to computer systems; problem-solving using computers; programming style and convention, control statements, data handling and processing; subprograms; classes and objects.

Calculus I

Limits; continuity; differentiation; applications of differentiation; integration; applications of definite integral; transcendental functions; techniques of integration; improper integrals; first-order differential equations.

Physics for Engineers

Mechanics of particles and rigid bodies; properties of matter; fluid mechanics; heat; vibrations and waves; elements of electromagnetism; optics; modern physics.

Physics Laboratory for Engineers

CONDITION: CO-REQUISITE 2304153 Physics for Engineers
Measurement and precision; experiments on simple harmonic motion; radius of gyration; dynamics of rotation; velocity of sound; viscosity of fluids.

Calculus II

CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2301107
Sequences and infinite series; convergence tests; power series; Taylor series; lines ; planes, and quadric surface in three-dimensional space; calculus of vector-valued functions; line integrals; limits and continuity of functions of several variables; partial derivatives; directional derivatives and gradients; Lagrange multipliers; multiple integrals.

General Chemistry Laboratory

CONDITION: CO-REQUISITE 2302108 Chemistry for Nano-Engineering
Standard solution preparation; qualitative analysis; electrochemistry; enthalpy of solution and reaction; chemical kinetics; spectroscopy; qualitative analysis.

Chemistry for Nano-Engineering

Structure of atoms; chemical bonding; ionic bonding, covalent bonding, valence bond theory, hybridizationinteraction coordination, intermolecular forces, molecular movement; state of matter: gases, structure of solid, liquid, and solutions; chemical reactions.

Physics and Electronics for Engineers

Electricity; DC circuits; AC circuits; basic electronics; solid state devices; electrical actuators.

Physics and Electronics Laboratory for Engineers

CONDITION: CO-REQUISITE 2304154 Physics and Electronics for Engineers
Resistance and electromotive force measurements; experiments on ampmeter; voltmeter; oscilloscope; AC circuit; transistor; lenses and mirrors; polarization; interference; diffraction.

Fundamental of Materials Science and Engineering

Atomic structures and bonding in solids; Crystallography; Crystal defects; Phase equilibrium diagrams; Solid solution and compounds; Polymeric materials; Amorphous materials; Ceramic materials; Material properties; Relationship between micro- and nano- structures and properties of engineering materials; Classes of engineering materials, material processing and real-world applications.

Mathematics for Nano-Engineering

CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2301108 Calculus II
Systems of Linear Equations, Matrix, Determinants, Vector Spaces, Linear Transformation, Linear Independence, Basis, Dimension, Rank, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, Diagonalization, First-order Differential Equation, Linear Second-order Differential Equation, Boundary Value Problem, Laplace Transform.

Engineering Mechanics

Analysis of force systems and their equilibrium as applied to engineering systems; stresses and strains; mechanical properties of materials; Hooke’s law, elastic modulus, stress in beam, shear force, bending moment diagram, torsion, buckling of columns, Mohr’s circle.

Biology for Nano-Engineering

Biological principles; cell structures and functions; functions of organelles and sub-cellular structures; chemical basis of life; metabolism and cellular energy processes including regulatory mechanisms; structural organization in relation to functions of organisms; cellular physiology; maintenance the homeostasis of life; continuity of life through inheritance; cellular and molecular basis of development; molecular genetics; evolution theory and evolution of populations; biological diversity; life responses to environmental changes; biological applications in nanotechnology.

Biology Laboratory for Nano-Engineering

CONDITION: CO-REQUISITE 2303113 Biology for Nano-Engineering
Biological experiments which accord with Biology for Engineer.

Basic Organic Chemistry

Structure and bonding, Stereochemistry, Properties, synthesis, and reactivities of the following compounds; hydrocarbons, halogen-containing compounds, oxygen-containing compounds, nitrogen-containing compounds.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2302103 General Chemistry Laboratory
Fundamental laboratory techniques concerning the separation, purification and determination of physical constants of organic compounds; Chemical reactions of organic compounds of various functional groups; Synthesis of certain target molecules.

Communication and Presentation Skills

Practice using English for social communication and giving oral presentation on engineering-related topics.

Statistic and Research Methodology for Nano-Engineering

CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2301108 Calculus II
Introduction to random process; Research formulation, research objectives, basic procedure for doing research; Statistical method for research; Analysis of data and its implication; Integration of statistics in engineering applications.

Nanomaterial Toxicology

CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2303113 Biology for Nano-Engineering, or C.F.
Fundamentals of nanotoxicology; Exposure assessment for safe nanotechnology in environment and organisms; Biodistribution of engineered nanomaterials; Nanomaterial interactions with cell, genome and epigenome; Toxicity of nanoengineered materials in systemic organs; Use of nanomaterials in food and cosmetic products; Approach to Regulation of Nanotechnology Products; Laboratory evaluation of potential toxicity of engineered nanomaterials.

Physical Chemistry for Nano-Engineering

Basic concept of thermodynamics; thermodynamics laws; phase rule; phase equilibrium; principal of chemical kinetics; rate of chemical reactions; chemical equilibrium.

Electrical Circuit and Electronic Devices

CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2304154 Physics and Electronics for Engineers 
DC circuit analysis; Kirchhoff’s laws; Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorem; Semiconductor devices; op-amps; digital circuit; integrated circuits; Limitations of current technologies and possible impact of nano electronic technologies.

Electrical Circuit and Electronic Devices Laboratory

Electronic instruments; Multimeter; oscilloscope; DC circuit; Voltage regulators; Filter circuit; Transistor amplifier circuit; Op-amp circuits; Digital circuits; DC motor.

Technical Writing

Practice in writing summaries composing different types and styles of writing in the field of engineering and writing reports of studies and experiments.

Signal Processing and Instrumentation

CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2141210 Electrical Circuit and Electronic Devices 
Signal concepts; Fourier series & Fourier transform; Signal conversion system; Use of transducers; Response of linear systems; Laplace transform for system analysis; Unvertainty analysis; Signal conditioning; Output devices and feedback control methods.

Materials Characterization

Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Energy Dispersive X- Ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Thermal Analysis (TA), UV-VIS spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Ramam Spectroscopy, Zetasizer, and X- Ray diffraction (XRD).

Engineering Management

Modern management principles; methods of increasing productivity; human relations; industrial safety; pollution problems; commercial laws; basics of engineering economy, finance, marketing, and project management.

Nanofabrication Technology

Synthesis of 0D, 1D, 2D nanomaterials, Controlling and stabilization of nanomaterials synthesis; Top-down fabrication technology; Lithography; Etching; Advance techniques for nanostructured materials fabrication; Laboratory for nanomaterial synthesis.

Transport Phenomena

Viscosity, mathematical models of momentum transports in isothermal fluid systems; Thermal conduction and convection; Develop and critically analyze models of biological transport and reaction processes; Mass transport, and biochemical reactions, with engineering concepts motivated by specific biological problems.

Industrial Training

Engineering practice in related areas under supervision of experienced engineers in private sectors or government agencies.

Nano-Engineering Project I

Group or individual project on a subject related to Nano-Engineering.

Nano-Engineering Seminar

Seminar on interesting topics related to Nano-Engineering.  

Nano-Engineering Capstone

Group project on a subject related to Nano-Engineering

Nano-Engineering Project II

Group or individual project on a subject related to Nano-Engineering.