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POSTGRADUATE DISTANCE STUDIESSCIENCE & ENGINEERING
MODULE HANDBOOK NANOTECHNOLOGY
MODULE HANDBOOK
JULY 2017
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Table of Contents
Preamble ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
NT0001: Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics .................................................................................................................. 3
NT0002: Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics ................................................................................................... 5
NT0003: Solid State Physics ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
NT0004: Technology of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems ..................................................................... 10
NT0005: Quantum Information Processing (Elective module, option „Physics“) ................................................... 12
NT0006: Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics ...................................................................................................... 14
NT0007: Analytical Techniques in Nanotechnology ....................................................................................................... 16
NT0008: Nanooptics ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
NT0009: Nanomaterials 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
NT0010: Nanomaterials 2 (Elective module, option „Chemistry“) .............................................................................. 27
NT0011: Nanomaterials 3 ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
NT0012: Transport in Nanostructures .................................................................................................................................. 33
NT0013: Applications of Nanotechnology (Elective module, option “Biology”) .................................................... 36
NT0014: Nanotechnology in its Societal Context ............................................................................................................ 39
MTh: Master’s Thesis .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
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Preamble
Upon successful completion of the distance study programme the graduates, which are primarily
composed of engineers, natural scientists and medical doctors, have acquired skills that enable them to
strongly improve products and processes in the organizations in which they operate. Thus the study
programme makes a contribution to the high demand for skilled workers in the field of nanotechnology.
The five on-campus weekends contribute to the acquisition of practical skills. In this context, the students
apply their acquired knowledge with the help of experienced tutors. This is usually done in the context of
topic-specific lab work which is carried out at the Department of Physics at the University of
Kaiserslautern, the Institute for Technical Chemistry of the University of Hannover and
Forschungszentrum Jülich.
An important secondary objective of the distance study programme is learning of working in an
international environment. The fact that the study programme has a high percentage of foreign students
helps to acquire these skills in parallel to the studies.
The qualification objectives are described below on the basis of professional, methodological and social
competences, as well as in terms of learning outcomes.
Professional competence is the ability to cope with job-specific tasks and situations independently and
responsibly meeting the theoretical requirements. Methodological competence is the ability to apply
certain working methods. Social competence is the ability to deal with fellow men unprejudiced,
constructively and easily in the work environment. Interacting and cooperating with others, as well as
management skills play a major role.
The overall qualification objective is: Graduates have the technical knowledge, skills and competences to
understand issues in the broad field of nanotechnology and to cope independently and responsibly with
tasks set by the theoretical requirements by applying the work methods they learned, and deal fairly,
constructively and confidently with their fellow men.
The following competences are derived from the overall qualification objectives:
• Professional competence: The graduates have acquired an extensive factual knowledge about the
principles, general approaches and models in the field of nanotechnology. Moreover, they have the
ability to raise, formulate and formalize issues at all abstraction levels, and can solve these problems
through critical thinking and a pronounced judgement in a scientific way.
• Methodological competence: The graduates have the ability to combine knowledge from different
fields of nanotechnology and apply methods and techniques learned in this study programme.
Furthermore, they can apply the acquired knowledge to new innovative methods from the field of
nanotechnology in their field of activity, and they have the ability to learn and to develop new
technologies.
• Social competence: The graduates have the ability to carry out activities in the field of
nanotechnology independently to introduce new technologies in organizations, and they have the
ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team.
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Module: Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0001 Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 First semester 6 weeks winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses: Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbook:
6 weeks
written by apl. Prof. H.-J.
Korsch
90h
b) Exercises in
textbook:
6 weeks
written by apl. Prof. H.-J.
Korsch
35h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
- Classical and quantum physics
- The Schrödinger equation
- One-dimensional systems
- Two- and three-dimensional systems
- Some advanced topics (facultative)
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-b)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- understand the basic concepts of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics and its mathematical
formulation,
- give examples when purely quantum mechanical effects without classical counterpart are
important (as in the case of spin),
- solve standard problems of quantum mechanics such as the harmonic oscillator, angular
momentum, the hydrogen atom and spin,
- apply the concepts of quantum mechanics in the analysis of physical problems,
- explain how quantum mechanical effects modify classical behavior.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
Appendix A of the textbook has to be studied before the tutorial starts
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded
7. Determination of grade:
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Grade: not graded
Significance for
final grade:
has no weight towards the final grade
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
It is fundamental for all other courses that deal with materials and nanoscience: “Solid State
Physics” (NT0003), “Quantum Information Processing” (NT0005), “Semiconductor Theory” (NT0006)
and “Nanooptics” (NT0008).
This module is also part of the distance studies certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology”
(“Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics“ (NT0001)).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
a) Bes, Daniel R.: Quantum Mechanics. Springer, 2004. B) Merzbacher, Eugen:
Quantum Mechanics. John Wiley, 2011. c) Singh, Jasprit: Quantum Mechanics –
Fundamentals and Applications to Technology. John Wiley, 1997. d) Thaller,
Bernd: Visual Quantum Mechanics. Springer, 2000
Available
documents:
Textbook “Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics” including self-control
assignments for self-study
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0002 Dr. Angelika Roth/Dr. Peter Reichmann Dr. Angelika Roth
Dr. Peter Reichmann
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 First semester 6 weeks plus on-
campus weekend
winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses: Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbook:
6 weeks
written by Dr. A. Roth and Dr.
P. Reichmann
90h
b) Exercises in
textbook:
6 weeks
written by Dr. A. Roth and Dr.
P. Reichmann
34h
c) On-campus
phase
(Solid State
Physics and
Molecular
Biology):
tutorial
given by
Dr. A. Roth and Dr. P.
Reichmann
1h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
- Basics in chemistry
- DNA and RNA
- From amino acids to proteins
- The flow of genetic information
- Molecular biology of gene function
- Regulation of gene expression
- Alteration of genetic information
- Recombinant DNA technology
- Important techniques in molecular biology
- Genomics
- Biology in the computer age
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-c)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- summarize the basics in biochemistry,
- understand the role of the essential chemical functional groups which are involved in
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biochemical reactions of living cells,
- describe the structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins, the most important
molecules in molecular biology,
- apply their knowledge from the biochemistry of their building blocks (amino acids,
nucleotides),
- deduce structure and function of essential macromolecules like proteins, DNA and RNA
- explain central cellular processes,
- compare application and implementation of molecules in modern molecular biotechnology
(e.g. detection, amplification, cloning, sequencing and sequence analysis with modern
bioinformatics methods),
- analyze and evaluate experiments with are performed in modern molecular biology.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Written examination (90 minutes duration): graded
b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the written exam
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 5/61
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
The knowledge about nucleic acid and protein structure and function is a fundamental prerequisite
for the on-campus phase “Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies” (module “Analytical
Techniques in Nanotechnology” (NT0007)).
This module is also part of the distance studies certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology”
(“Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics” (NT0002)).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
a) Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Morgan, D., Raff M., Roberts, K., Walter, P.;
Molecular Biology of the Cell; Publisher: Garland Science, (2014) 6th edition.
b) Goldstein, J. E., Kilpatrick, E. S., Krebs, S.; Lewin's GENES XI; Jones & Bartlett
Learning; (2012) 11th edition. c) Hartwell, L. H., Goldberg, M. L. Fischer, J. A.,
Hood, L.; Genetics: From Genes to Genomes; Publisher: McGraw-Hill, (2014)
5th edition. d) Madigan, M. T., Martinko, J. M., Bender, K.S., Buckley, D.H.; Brock:
Biology of Microorganisms; Publisher: Benjamin Cummings (2014) 14th edition
Available
documents:
Textbook “Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics” including self-control
assignments for self-study written by Dr. P. Reichmann and Dr. A. Roth.
Online tutorial: discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
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11. Language: English
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Module: Solid State Physics
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0003 Prof. Dr. Egbert Oesterschulze Prof. Dr. Egbert Oesterschulze
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 First semester 6 weeks plus on-
campus weekend
winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbook:
6 weeks
written by Dr. W. Kulisch 90h
b) Exercises in
textbook:
6 weeks
written by Dr. W. Kulisch 34h
c) On-campus
phase
(Solid State
Physics and
Molecular
Physics):
tutorial
given by
Prof. Dr. E. Oesterschulze
1h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
- Chemical bonding in solids
- Structure of crystalline solids
- Diffraction from periodic structures
- Dynamics of atoms in a periodic crystal
- Thermal properties of solids
- Free electrons in a solid
- Magnetism
- Motion of electrons and transport phenomena
- Dielectric properties of solids
- Semiconductors
- Superconductivity
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-c)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- classify/construct crystal structures and discuss experimental techniques to identify them,
- appraise the phonon model for the description of mechanical/thermal properties,
- conclude the band structure theory to distinguish the different types of electronic materials,
- summarize the behavior of semiconducting materials and their impact on electronic devices,
- discuss the behavior of magnetic materials with respect to their quantum mechanical origin,
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- critically analyze the limits of the applied models and theories,
- summarize the quantum mechanical interpretation of the dynamics of solids,
- validate the introduced concepts solving exercises on one’s own responsibility.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
Knowledge and comprehension of terms and contents of module
“Fundamentals of Quantum mechanics” (NT0001)
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Written examination (90 minutes duration): graded
b) Participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the written exam
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 5/61
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
The terms and models introduced in this module to describe large but periodic solid material are
later extended and massively used: 1) to describe the physics in semiconducting nanomaterials
(NT0006) and 2) the transport in various periodic or non-periodic nano-structured optical media
(NT0008), 3) to assign the difference to the behavior of nanomaterials (NT0009, NT0010, NT0011),
and 4) to describe transport/phenomena in electronic as well as magnetic nano-media (NT0012). In
all other modules the basics of Solid State Physics play also a dominant role to describe the physics.
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
a) N. W. Ashcroft, N.D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, Brooks/Cole, ISBN-10: 978-
0-03-083993-1, b) H. Ibach, H. Lüth, Solid-State Physics, Springer, ISBN: 978-
3-540-93804-0, c) Ch. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, ISBN-10:
0471111813
Available
documents:
Textbook “Solid State Physics” including self-control assignments for self-
study written by Dr. W. Kulisch
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Technology of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0004 Dr. Sandra Wolff Dr. Sandra Wolff
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
150h (25h=1CP) 6 Second semester 6 weeks plus on-
campus weekend
summer term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 6
a) Textbook:
6 weeks
written by Dr. S Wolff 80h
b) Exercises in
textbook:
6 weeks
written by Dr. S Wolff 20h
c) On-campus
phase (Lab
in the
cleanroom):
tutorial, lab
course
given by
Dr. S. Wolff, Dr. B. Lägel, Dr. T.
Löber
7h 43h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
- Introduction to micro- and nano-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS)
- Lithography
- Deposition of material
- Structuring by removing material
- Packaging
- Cleanroom - basics
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-c)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- select the appropriate technology for a given or intended process,
- create MEMS and NEMS devices,
- sketch process flows for device manufacturing,
- analyze and evaluate process flows and manufacturing technologies,
- consider alternative technologies.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
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Contextual
prerequisites:
a-b) none c) reading and understanding the textbook and completing the
exercises
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded
b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: not graded
Significance for
final grade:
has no weight towards the final grade
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
none
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
a) Waser, Rainer (Ed.): Nanoelectronics and Information Technology. Wiley-
VCH, 2012, b) Madou, M. J.: Fundamentals of Microfabrication and
Nanotechnology. Volume II, CRC Press, 2011, c) Franz, Gerhard: Low Pressure
Plasmas and Microstructuring Technology. Springer, 2009, d) Bhushan, B. (Ed.):
Handbook of Nanotechnology. Springer, 2nd ed., 2007, e) Rai-Choudhury, P.
(Ed.): Handbook of Microlithography, Micromachining, and Microfabrication.
Volume 1: Microlithography. SPIE Press and IEEE, 1997
Available
documents:
Textbook “Technology of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems”
including self-control assignments for self-study written by Dr. S. Wolff
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Elective Module: Quantum Information Processing
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0005 Prof. Dr. Artur Widera Prof. Dr. Artur Widera
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 Second semester 6 weeks Summer term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbook:
6 weeks
written by Prof. A. Widera 90h
b) Exercises in
textbook:
6 weeks
written by Prof. A. Widera 35h
2. Impact on curriculum:
elective module
3. 3
.
Content
- Single qubit operations
- Quantum correlations and two-qubit operations
- Experimental platforms for quantum information processing
- Quantum cryptography
- Quantum computation
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-b)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- differentiate the basics of quantum information processing both from a conceptual and an
experimental point of view,
- compare the theory of classical information science, the bit, and its quantum mechanical
counterpart, the quantum bit,
- apply the fundamental criteria for building a quantum computer and quantum computing
networks to physical implementations of quantum information processing,
- explain the manipulation of a single qubit and the concept of quantum entanglement as
resource for quantum information processing,
- apply prominent examples of quantum computation protocols to simple problems,
- identify the fundamental differences of classical and quantum key distribution (QKD), and
understand basic QKD protocols and their experimental implementation,
- understand the concept of quantum error correction.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
None
Contextual a) none b) the study content of modules “Fundamentals of Quantum
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prerequisites: Mechanics” (NT0001) and “Solid-state Physics” (NT0003)
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: not graded
Significance for
final grade:
has no weight towards the final grade
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
-
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
Michael Nielsen, Isaac Chuang: Quantum Computation and Quantum
Information. Cambridge University Press, 2000
Available
documents:
Textbook “Quantum Information Processing” including self-control
assignments for self-study written by Prof. Dr. A. Widera
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0006 Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 Second semester 6 weeks plus on-
campus weekend
Summer term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbook:
6 weeks
written by Prof. Dr. H. C.
Schneider
90h
b) Exercises in
textbook:
6 weeks
written by Prof. Dr. H. C.
Schneider
34h
c) On-campus
phase (Lab
in the
cleanroom):
tutorial
given by Prof. Dr. H. C.
Schneider
1h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
- Electromagnetic fields and many-level systems
- Crystal structures and the reciprocal lattice
- Electronic band structures in semiconductors: general methods
- Electronic states and transitions around the gap
- Phonons and elasticity theory
- Optical properties of semiconductors
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-c)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- apply the basics of a quantum mechanics to the electronic and optical properties of
semiconductors,
- calculate the electronic structure of semiconductors and similar crystalline materials using a
variety of complementary methods,
- distinguish general methods such as plane wave and pseudopotential theory,
- describe the standard model for optical transitions in semiconductors (kp-theory),
- understand the interaction between electrons, lattice and optical fields,
- analyze more complicated materials using the methods learned in this course.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
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Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
a) none
b) The content of modules “Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics” (NT0001)
and “Solid-State Physics” (NT0003)
c) Textbook should be studied before the tutorial
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Written examination (120 minutes duration): graded
b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the written exam
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 5/61
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
This module teaches some advanced techniques on semiconductor electronics and optics that are
helpful for more specialized courses such as “Nanooptics” (NT0008) as well as “Transport in
Nanostructures” (NT0012).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
a) Brennan, K. F.: The physics of semiconductors – with applications to
optoelectronic devices. Cambridge University Press, 2001, b) Yu, P. Y. and
Cardona, M.: Fundamentals of Semiconductors. Springer, Berlin, 3rd ed., 2001,
c) Kaxiras, E.: Atomic and Electronic Structure of Solids. Cambridge University
Press, 2003.
Available
documents:
Textbook “Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics” including self-control
assignments for self-study written by Prof. Dr. H. C. Schneider
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Analytical Techniques in Nanotechnology
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0007 Prof. Dr. Christiane Ziegler Prof. Dr. Christiane Ziegler, Dr. Christine
Müller-Renno, Dr. Stefan Lach, Dr.
Frank Stahl
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
300h (25h=1CP) 12 Third and Fourth
semester
8 weeks plus two
on-campus
weekends
winter and
summer term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 12
a) Textbooks
(Part 1 and
Part 2):
8 weeks
written by Prof. Dr. C. Ziegler,
Dr. C. Müller-Renno, Prof. Dr.
R. Ulber and Dr. F. Stahl
160h
b) Exercises in
textbooks:
8 weeks
written by Prof. Dr. C. Ziegler,
Dr. C. Müller-Renno, Prof. Dr.
R. Ulber and Dr. F. Stahl
40h
c) On-campus
phase
(Characteriz
ation of
Nanostructu
res, winter
term):
Tutorial, lab
course
given by
Dr. B. Lägel, Dr. T. Löber, Dr. S.
Wolff, Dr. C. Müller-Renno
6h 44h
d) On-campus
phase
(Microarray
Technology,
summer
term):
Tutorial, lab
course
given by:
Dr. F. Stahl, M. Pähler
13h 37h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
Content Textbook “Characterization of Nanostructures” (Part 1)
- Prerequisites for resolution on the nanometer scale
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- Overview on experimental aspects
- Microscopic techniques
- Spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques: chemical composition
- Spectroscopic techniques: electronic structure
- Spectroscopic techniques: vibrational and magnetic structure
Content Textbook “Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies” (Part 2)
- Traditional screening of genes and gene expression
- High-throughput screening
- Chip technologies
- Gene expression analysis by RNA Seq
- Protein chip technologies
- Aptamer microarrays
- Cell and tissue microarrays
- Lab-on-a-chip
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies:
for a)-b)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- explain main characterization procedures of nanomaterials,
- justify which characterization method is most suitable based on the prerequisites for
resolution on the nanometer scale,
- contrast the most powerful tools in the field of nanomicroscopies,
- evaluate spectroscopic techniques which are used to get information about the chemical
composition of nanomaterials,
- compare spectroscopic techniques which provide information about the electronic structure
of nanomaterials,
- judge spectroscopic techniques which allow getting information about the vibrational and
magnetic structure of nanomaterials,
- understand the principles of traditional screening methods in biology,
- explain the basic mechanisms in high-throughput screening systems,
- compare different chip technologies such as DNA and protein chip technology,
- perform their own chip experiment during the on-campus phase.
for c)
- decide which sample preparation for characterization of nanostructures is most suitable,
- image the sample using by different analysis techniques,
- interpret the information supplied by the different imaging techniques,
- decide which imaging methods is appropriate for a specific sample of purpose.
for d)
- explain the molecular biology of gene expression, principles of traditional screening,
methods in biology and basic mechanisms in highthroughput screening systems,
- compare different microarray technologies such as DNA, Protein and Aptamer microarray
technology,
- to perform the data analysis of an microarray experiment,
- use bioanalytical systems to describe complex reactions in biotechnological processes.
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5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
a)-d) none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Written examination (120 minutes duration): graded
b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorials and lab courses: not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the written exam
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 8/61
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
This module is also part of the distance certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology” (“Analytical
Techniques in Nanotechnology” (NT0007)).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
“Characterization of Nanostructures”: a) Bhushan, Bharat (Ed.): Handbook of
Nanotechnology. Springer, 3rd ed. 2010; b) Meyer, E., Hug, H.J., Bennewitz, R.:
Scanning Probe Microscopy – Lab on a Tip. Springer, 2004; c) Reimer, L.:
Scanning Electron Microscopy – Physics of Image Formation and
Microanalysis. Springer, 2nd ed., 1998; d) Bowker, M., Davies, P.R.: Scanning
Tunneling Microscopy in Surface Science, Nanoscience and Catalysis. Wiley-
VCH, 2010; e) Wiesendanger, Roland: Scanning Probe Microscopy and
Spectroscopy. Cambridge University Press, 1994; f) Ertl, G., Küppers, J.: Low
Energy Electrons and Surface Chemistry. VCH, 1985; g) Czanderna, A.W. (Ed.):
Methods of Surface Analysis. Elsevier, 1975; h) Briggs, D., Seah, M.P.: Practical
Surface Analysis, Auger and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. Wiley, 1996.
“Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies”: a) Quackenbush, J.:
Computational analysis of microarray data. Nat. Rev. Genet. 2, p. 418-427,
2001; b) Stekel, D.: Microarray Bioinformatics. Cambridge University Press, p.
100-110, 2003; c) Hegde, P., Qi, R., Abernathy, K., Gay, C., Dharap, S., Gaspard,
R., Hughes, J.E., Snesrud, E., Lee, N. and Quackenbush, J.: A Concise Guide to
cDNA Microarray Analysis. BioTechniques 29, p. 548-562, 2000; d) Spielbauer,
B. and Stahl, F.: Impact of microarray technology in nutrition and food
research. Mol. Nutr. Food Res. 49(10), p. 908-917, 2005; e) Walter, J.G.,
Kokpinar, O., Friehs, K., Stahl, F. and T. Scheper: Systematic investigation of
optimal aptamer immobilization for protein-microarray applications. Anal.
Chem. 80(19), p. 7372-7378, 2008; f) Stahl, F., Hitzmann, B., Mutz, K.,
Landgrebe, D., Lubbecke, M., Kasper, C., Walter, J., Scheper, T.: Transcriptome
Analysis. Adv. Biochem. Eng. Biotechnol. 127, p. 1-25, 2012; g) Schena M. and
Davis R.W.: Genes, Genomes and Chips. In: DNA Microarrays: A Practical
Approach (Ed. M. Schena). Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, p. 1-16, 1999;
h) Schena M. and Davis R.W.: Parallel Analysis with Biological Chips. In: PCR
Methods Manual (Eds. Innis M., Gelfand D., and Sninsky J.). Academic Press, San
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Diego, p. 445-456, 1999; i) Lemieux B., Aharoni A., and Schena M.: Overview of
DNA Chip Technology. Mol. Breeding 4, p. 277-289, 1998; j) Schena M., Heller
R.A., Theriault T.P., Konrad K., Lachenmeier E., and Davis R.W.: Microarrays:
Biotechnology's discovery platform for functional genomics. Trends in Biotech.
16, p. 301-306, 1998.
Available
documents:
Textbooks “Characterization of Nanostructures” written by Prof. Dr. C. Ziegler,
Dr. C. Müller-Renno and “Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies”
written by Prof. Dr. R. Ulber and Dr. F. Stahl. Both text books include self-
control assignments for self-study
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Nanooptics
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0008 Prof. Georg v. Freymann Prof. Georg v. Freymann
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
150h (25h=1CP) 6 Third semester 6 weeks plus on-
campus weekend
winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 6
a) Textbooks
(Part 1 and
Part 2):
6 weeks
written by Prof. G v. Freymann
and Prof. S. Maier
108h
b) Exercises in
textbooks:
6 weeks
written by Prof. G v. Freymann
and Prof. S. Maier
41h
c) On-campus
phase
(Characteri
zation of
Nanostruct
ures):
tutorial
organized by
Prof. G. v. Freymann
1h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
Content of the textbook “Metamaterials and Photonic Crystals” (Part 1)
- Interaction of light with matter
- Photonic crystals
- Photonic metamaterials
Content of the textbook “Plasmonics” (Part 2)
- The optical properties of metals
- Surface plasmon polaritons
- Localized surface plasmons
- Selected applications of nanoplasmonics: nanoantennas
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies:
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
for a)
- understand, describe and determine the underlying light-matter-interaction in modern
optical materials,
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- describe and develop optical properties of photonic crystals and metamaterials,
- evaluate state-of-the are literature,
- modify selected photonic applications to solve optical materials challenges,
- apply appropriate methods to solve problems related to optical material.
for b)
- analyze a problem, compare and evaluate appropriate methods and choose the right
method for the problem,
- propose novel design for optical materials based on plasmonics and metamaterials,
- evaluate and design the optical properties of photonic crystals and metamaterials,
- Recommend the proper solution for a sensing problem, i.e., if a dielectric or a plasmonic
approach will work best for the problem at hand.
for c)
- discuss scientific problems in a team,
- reflect actual scientific developments and exchange ideas with the team.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
a)-b) none c) having read the corresponding textbooks
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Written examination (90 minutes duration): graded
b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the written exam
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 6/61
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
This module extends the knowledge from the module “Solid State Physics” (NT0003) and applies the
corresponding methods to modern optical materials.
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
“Metamaterials and Photonic Crystals”: a) Hecht, Eugene: Optics. Addison
Wesley, 4th ed., 2001; b) Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C.: Fundamentals of Photonics.
Wiley-Interscience, 2nd ed., 2007; c) Joannopoulos, J. D., Johnson, S. G., Winn, J.
N.: Molding the Flow of Light. Princeton University Press, 2nd ed., 2008;
d) Shalaev, V. M., Sarychev, A. K.: Electrodynamics of Metamaterials. World
Scientific Publishing Company, 2007.
“Plasmonics”: a) Maier, S.A.: Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications.
Springer, New York, 2007; b) Novotny, L., Hecht, B.: Principles of Nano-Optics,
Cambridge University Press, 2nd ed., 2012
Available
documents:
Textbooks “Metamaterials and Photonic Crystals” and “Plasmonics” including
self-control assignments for self-study written by Prof. G. v. Freymann and
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Prof. S. Maier, respectively
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Nanomaterials 1
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0009 apl. Prof. Einar Kruis apl. Prof. Einar Kruis
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
175h (25h=1CP) 7 Fourth semester 8 weeks summer term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 7
a) Textbooks
(Part 1 and
Part 2):
8 weeks
written by apl. Prof. E. Kruis,
Prof. R. Clasen
126h
b) Exercises in
textbooks:
8 weeks
written by apl. Prof. E. Kruis,
Prof. R. Clasen
49h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content:
Content of the textbook “Processing Ceramics and Composites and Their Applications” (Part 1)
- Overview nanotechnology
- Synthesis of nanosized powders
- Characterization of nanopowders
- Dispersing
- Aerosols
- Shaping
- Drying
- Modification
- Sintering
- Characterization
Content of the textbook „Physical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“ (Part 2)
- Nanoparticle movement and interaction
- Nucleation and growth
- Gas-phase synthesis
- Nanoparticle reactor design
- Nanoparticle formation on substrates
- Ball milling techniques
-
Content of the textbook „Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“ (Part 2)
- Basic mechanisms in liquid phase processes
- Reduction processes and coprecipitation
- Sol-gel nanoparticle synthesis
- Synthesis in confined volumes
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- Synthesis of nanoparticles by means of diblock copolymers
- Templated-based synthesis
- Gas-phase methods
- Size analysis methods
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-b)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- analyze synthesis and fabrication methods for ceramics, composites and nanoparticle based
on an understanding of the fundamental mechanisms involved,
- choose suitable synthesis methods for a given material and / or application,
- classify a given synthesis method in one of the categories given in the courses,
- select the required processing steps for a given ceramic or composite material,
- compare characterization or size analysis methods for material-related applications and
select the most suitable method,
- develop kinetic equations to describe the particle size evolution and apply simple numerical
methods for their solution,
- evaluate equation-based methods for describing fundamental mechanisms involved in
nanoparticle movement, interaction, nucleation and growth which are relevant for reactor
design.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Written examination (120 minutes duration): graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the written exam
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 7/61
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
The module provides background knowledge useful for the module “Nanomaterials 2“ (NT0010) and
“Nanomaterials 3” (NT0011).
This module is also part of the distance studies certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology”
(“Nanomaterials 1” (NT0009)).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
“Processing Ceramics and Composites and Their Applications”: a) Fendler, J.H.
(Ed.): Nanoparticles and Nanostructures, Preparation, Characterization and
Application. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 1998; b) Wang, Z.L. (Ed.): Characterization
of nanophase materials. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 1999; c) Lorenz, W.J. ,Pleth, W.:
Electrochemical Nanotechnology. In Situ Local probe Techniques at
Electrochemical Interfaces. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 1998; d) Evans, D.F.,
Wenneström, H.: The Colloidal Domain, Where Physics, Chemistry and Biology
meet. J. Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, 2nd ed., 1999; e) Bimberg, D.,
Grundmann, M., Ledentsov, N. N.: Quantum Dot Herterostructures. J. Wiley &
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Sons, Ltd., Chichester, 1999; f) Mitin, V., Kochelap, V., Stroscio, M.: Quantum
herterostructures: Microelectronics and Optoelectronics. Cambridge University
Press, 1999; g) Ekardt, W. (Ed.): Metal Clusters. J. Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester,
1999; h) Edelstein, A. S., Cammarata, R. C.: Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties
and Applications. Institute of Physics Publishing, London, 1996; i) Fujishima,
A., Hashimoto, K., Watanabe, T.: TiO2 Photocatalysis, Fundamentals and
Application. BKJ, Inc.,Tokyo, 1999; j) Nalwa, H.S. (Ed.): Handbook of
Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology. Vol. 1-5, Academic Press,
1999; k) Gleiter, H.: Nanocrystalline Materials, Progress in Material Science.
Vol. 33, p. 223-315, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1990; l) Harrison, P.: Quantum
wells, Wires and Dots, Theoretical and Computational Physics. Wiley
Interscience, 1999; m) Hackley, V. A., Texter, J.: Ultrasonic and Dielectric
Characterization Techniques for Suspended Particulates. Am. Ceram. Soc.,
Westerville 1998; m) Kodas, T.T., Hampden-Smith, M.: Aerosol Processing of
Materials. Wiley-VCH, New York, 1999; n) Rhodes, M.: Introduction to Particle
Technology. J. Wiley & Sons, Chichester-New York, 1998; o) Shaw, D.J.:
Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Butterworth, London, 1986; p)
Ring, T.A.: Fundamentals of Ceramic Powder Processing and Synthesis. Am.
Ceram. Soc., Westerville (USA), 1996.
„Physical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“: a) Edelstein, A.S.: Nanomaterials:
Synthesis, properties and applications. IOP Publishing, Bristol, UK, 1996; b)
Friedlander, S.K.: Smoke, dust and haze – Fundamentals of aerosol dynamics.
Oxford University Press, New York, 2nd ed., 2000 c) Goldstein, A.: Handbook of
nanophase materials. Dekker, New York, 1997; d) Hinds, W.C.: Aerosol
technology. Wiley, New York, 1982; e) Ichinose, N., Ozaki, J., Kashu, S.:
Superfine particle technology. Springer, New York, 1991; f) Kodas, T.T., M.
Hampden-Smith: Aerosol processing of materials. Wiley-VCH, New-York, 1999;
g) Rogers, B., Adams, J., Pennathur, S.: Nanotechnology - understanding small
systems. CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2008.
„Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“: a) Baraton, M.I.: Synthesis,
functionalization and surface treatment of nanoparticles. American Scientific
Publishers, USA, 2003; b) Bhushan, B.: Springer handbook of nanotechnology.
Springer Verlag, Berlin, 2004; c) Cao, G.: Nanostructures and nanomaterials --
Synthesis, properties and applications. Imperial College Press, London, 2004;
d) Caruso, F.: Colloids and colloid processing -- Synthesis, modification,
organization and utilization of colloid particles. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2004; e)
Edelstein, A.S., Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications, IOP
Publishing, Bristol, UK, 1996; f) Feldheim, D.L., Colby, A.F.: Metal nanoparticles
- Synthesis, characterization and applications. Dekker, New York, 2002; g)
Friedlander, S.K.: Smoke, dust and haze -- Fundamentals of aerosol dynamics.
Oxford University Press, New York, 2nd ed., 2000; h) Goldstein, A.: Handbook of
nanophase materials. Dekker, New York, 1997; i) Gonsalves, K.E., Rangarajan,
S.P., Wang, J.: Chemical synthesis of nanostructured metals, metal alloys, and
semiconductors. Chapter 1 from: Handbook of nanostructured materials and
nanotechnology. Vol. 1, Nalwa, H.S. (Ed.), Academic Press, 2000; j) Hinds, W.C.:
Aerosol technology. Wiley, New York, 1982; k) Klabunde, K.J., Mohs, C.:
Nanoparticles and nanostructural materials. In: Chemistry of advanced
materials. Interrante, L.V. and Hampden-Smith, M.J. (Eds.), Wiley-VCH, New
York, 1998; l) Kodas, T.T., Hampden-Smith, M.: Aerosol processing of materials.
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Wiley-VCH, New-York, 1999; m) Poole, C.P., Owens, F.J.: Introduction to
nanotechnology. Wiley-Interscience, Hoboken, 2003; n) Rao, C.N.R., Müller, A.,
Cheetham, A.K.: The chemistry of nanomaterials. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2004;
o) Schmid, G.: Nanoparticles - From theory to application. Wiley-VCH,
Weinheim, 2004; p) Schubert, U., Hüsing, N.: Synthesis of inorganic materials.
Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2000.
Available
documents:
Textbooks “Processing Ceramics and Composites and Their Applications”
written by Prof. S. Maier, “Physical Synthesis of Nanoparticles” written by apl.
Prof. E. Kruis and “Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles”. All textbooks include
self-control assignments for self-study.
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Elective Module: Nanomaterials 2
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0010 Prof. Eisenbarth Prof. Eva Eisenbarth, Dr. Lach
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 Fourth semester 6 weeks summer term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbooks
(Part 1 and
Part 2):
6 weeks
written by Prof. E. Eisenbarth,
Prof. G. Duesberg, Prof. S. Roth
90h
b) Exercises in
textbooks:
6 weeks
written by Prof. E. Eisenbarth,
Prof. G. Duesberg, Prof. S. Roth
35h
2. Impact on curriculum:
elective module
3. 3
.
Content
Content of the textbook “Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials” (Part 1)
- Biomaterials
- The interface biomaterial-biological system
- Nanotechnological aspects of biological systems
- Biomaterial properties control interactions with the biological system
- Nanotechnological tools improve biomaterials
- Nanosized materials for tissue engineering
- Nanotoxicology
Content of the textbook “Carbon Nanomaterials” (Part 2)
- Introduction
- Synthesis of carbon nanomaterials
- Purification, separation, and characterization of carbon nanomaterials
- Handling of carbon nanomaterials
- Physics of carbon nanomaterials
- Electrical measurements
- Applications
- Safety
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies:
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
for a)-b)
- explain the processes occurring between a synthetic biomaterial and a natural tissue in
vivo,
- influence these processes by choosing appropriate surface and material properties and to
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apply various methods to influence material and surface characteristics,
- differentiate between various methods to functionalize medically used materials to meet
defined requirements for the application of a biomaterial,
- name, analyze and measure systematically pivotal nanotechnological properties of
materials,
- evaluate toxic or harming properties of a biomaterial,
- understand crystal lattice structures and explain their influence on electronic properties,
- distinguish imaging and characterization techniques for carbon nanostructures, e.g. electron
microscopy and diffraction as well as spectroscopy and scanning probe techniques,
- compare synthesis methods of carbon nanotubes and graphene,
- explain electrical properties of materials in general such as superconductivity,
magnetoresistance, Hall Effect and Quantum Hall Effect.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
a)-b) none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: not graded
Significance for
final grade:
has no weight towards the final grade
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
The contents of “Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials” and its mail-in exercises are also part
of the distance studies certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology” (““Nanotechnologically Modified
Biomaterials” (NT0010.1)).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
“Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials”: a) Dee, K.C., Puleo, D.A., Bizios,
R.: An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial-Interactions. Wiley-Liss, John Wiley &
Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2003; b) Dee, K.C., Puleo, D.A., Bizios, R.: Handbook
of Biomaterial Properties. Chapman & Hall, London, Weinheim, NY, Tokyo,
Melbourne, Madras, 1998; c) Helsen, J.A., Breme. J. (Eds.): Metals as
Biomaterials. John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1998; d) Brunette, D.M.,
Tengvall, P., Textor, M., Thomson, P.: Titanium in Medicine. Springer Verlag,
Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 2001; e) Peters, M., Leyens, C.: Titanium and
Titanium Alloys. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2003; f) Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis,
J., Raff, M.: Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Science, 2002; g) Guilak, F.,
Butler, D.L., Goldstein, S., Mooney, D.: Functional Tissue Engineering. Springer,
New York, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2004; h) Kasemo, B., Gold, J.: Biological Surface
Science. Surface Science, Vol. 500, Elsevier, Netherlands, 2002; i) Castner, D.,
Ratner, B.: Biomedical surface science: foundations to frontiers. Surface Sci.
Vol. 500, Elsevier, Netherlands, 2002.
“Carbon Nanomaterials”: a) Kittel, Charles: Introduction to Solid State Physics.
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John Wiley & Sons, 1996; b) Hummel, Rolf E.: Electronic Properties of
Materials. Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, 4th ed., 2011; c) Roth, Siegmar, Carroll,
David: One-Dimensional Metals, Conjugated Polymers, Organic Crystals,
Carbon Nanotubes. Wiley-VCH, 2004; d) Grobert, Nicole, Roth, Siegmar,
Robertson, John, Lee, Cheol Jin: Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes. In: Hayden,
Oliver, Nielsch, Kornelius: Molecula- and Nano-Tubes, p. 263 - 278, Springer,
2011; e) Roth, Siegmar and Hye, Jin Park: Nanocarbonic Transparent
Conducting Films. Chem. Soc. Rev. (Tutorial Review) 39, p. 2477-2483, 2010; f)
Pierson, Hugh O.: Handbook of Carbon, Graphite, Diamond and Fullerenes.
Noyes Publications, 1993; g) Reich, Stephanie, Thomsen, Christian and
Maultzsch, Janina: Carbon Nanotubes. Wiley, 2004; h) Philip Wong, H.-S.,
Akinwande, Deji: Carbon Nanotube and Graphene Device Physics. Cambridge
University Press, 2011; i) Saito, Riichiro, Dresselhaus, Gene, Dresselhaus, M. S.:
Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes. Imperial College Press, 1998; j)
Graham, A. P., Duesberg, G. S., Seidel, R. V., Liebau, M., Unger, E., Pamler, W.,
Kreupl, F., Hoenlein, W.: Carbon Nanotubes for Microelectronics?. Small, 1, (4),
p. 382-390, 2005; k) Hoenlein, W. In: Waser, Rainer (Ed.): Nanoelectronics and
Information Technology. 2nd ed., Wiley-VCH, Berlin, 2005.
Available
documents:
Textbooks “Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials” written by Prof. E.
Eisenbarth and “Carbon Nanomaterials” written by Prof. G. Duesberg and Prof.
S. Roth. Both textbooks include self-control assignments for self-study.
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Nanomaterials 3
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0011 Prof. Herbert Urbassek Prof. Herbert Urbassek, Dr. Asad Jamal
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 Fourth and Fifth
semester
12 weeks (6 weeks
per term)
summer and
winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbooks
(Part 1 and
Part 2):
12 weeks
written by Prof. G. Reiter, Prof.
H. Urbassek
90h
b) Exercises in
textbooks:
12 weeks
written by Prof. G. Reiter, Prof.
H. Urbassek
35h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
Content of the textbook “Self-assembly” (Part 1)
- Introduction and definitions
- Building blocks and principles of self‐assembly
- The concept of self‐assembly through force balance
- Types of forces between molecules and particles
- Self‐assembly at interfaces
- Self‐assembly in solution
- Self‐assembly of colloidal objects
- Self‐assembly driven by external forces
- Implications of self‐assembly for nanotechnology
Content of the textbook “Computer Simulations and Modeling in Nanotechnology” (Part 2)
- Interatomic interaction
- Molecular statics
- Molecular dynamics
- Computational chemistry
- Stochastic techniques
- Molecular orbitals and binding
- A primer on quantum chemistry
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies:
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
for a)-b)
- summarize the basics of nanostructure formation using bottom-up approach,
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- discuss how building units put themselves together without external intrusion,
- explain the increase in internal order of a system can lead to regular patterns on scales
ranging from molecular to the macroscopic sizes,
- explain the atomistic modeling techniques available in nanotechnology and –science,
- understand the techniques of molecular dynamics simulation,
- compare the specific interatomic interactions in metals, semiconductors, ceramics and
biomolecules,
- describe the connection between macroscopic thermodynamic properties and the atomistic
dynamics,
- derive the properties of nanoparticles from the interactions,
- apply stochastic methods for modeling of materials,
- understand the basic principles of ab-initio electronic-structure calculations as applied to
molecules and nanoparticles,
- apply their current knowledge of physics of self‐assembly processes,
- distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information found in different sources of
literature,
- judge the seriousness of the information source (make sure it is no “hoax” or information
with commercial interest, e.g. from a company),
- summarize in their own words the information asked for, at the same time apply the rules of
good scientific practice by clearly indicating your source of information.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
a)-b) none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: not graded
Significance for
final grade:
has no weight towards the final grade
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
The study content of this module is important for the modules “Nanomaterials 2” (NT0010) and
“Applications of Nanotechnology” (NT0013).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
“Self-assembly”: a) Israelachvili, J.N.: Intermolecular and Surface Forces.
Elsevier, 3rd ed., 2011; b) Lee, Yoon S.: Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology: A
Force Balance Approach. Wiley, 2008; c) Jones, Richard A.L.: Soft Machines:
Nanotechnology and Life. Oxford University Press, USA, 2008; d) Ball, Philip:
Shapes: Nature’s Patterns: A Tapestry in Three Parts. Oxford University Press,
USA, 2009; e) Ball, Philip: Flow: Nature’s Patterns: A Tapestry in Three Parts.
Oxford University Press, USA, 2009: f) Ball, Philip: Branches: Nature’s Patterns:
A Tapestry in Three Parts. Oxford University Press, USA, 2009; g) Kelsall,
Robert, Hamley, Ian W., Geoghegan, Mark: Nanoscale Science and Technology.
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Wiley, 2005.
“Computer Simulations and Modeling in Nanotechnology”: a) Leach, A.R.:
Molecular modelling – principles and applications. Pearson Education Ltd.,
Harlow, 2nd ed., 2001; b) Jensen, F.: Introduction to Computational Chemistry.
Wiley, 2007; c) Frenkel, D., Smit, B.: Understanding molecular simulation.
Academic, San Diego, 2nd ed., 2002; d) Allen, M.P., Tildesley, D.J.: Computer
Simulation of Liquids. Oxford Science Publishers; e) Cramer, C.J.: Essentials of
Computational Chemistry – Theories and Models. Wiley, Chichester, 2nd ed.,
2004.
Available
documents:
Textbooks “Self-assembly” and “Computer Simulations and Modeling in
Nanotechnology” including self-control assignments for self-study written by
Prof. G. Reiter and Prof. H. Urbassek.
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Transport in Nanostructures
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0012 Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinzel Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinzel, Dr. Philip
Pirro
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
175h (25h=1CP) 7 Fifth semester 6 weeks plus on-
campus weekend
winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 7
a) Textbooks
(Part 1 and
Part 2):
6 weeks
written by Prof. T. Heinzel,
Prof. G. Reiss
100h
b) Exercises in
textbooks:
6 weeks
written by Prof. T. Heinzel,
Prof. G. Reiss
25h
c) On-campus
phase
(Nanoelectr
onics):
Tutorial,
lab course
given by
Dr. J. Moers, Dr. S. Wolff
7h 43h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
Content of the textbook “Nanoelectronics” (Part 1)
- Introduction
- Two-dimensional electron gases and semiclassical transport
- Ballistic electronics
- Electronic interference
- Quantum dots
Content of the textbook “Nanomagnetism” (Part 2)
- Basics of magnetism
- Techniques to measure magnetic properties
- Domains and domains walls
- Simulations of static and dynamic micro- and nanomagnetic phenomena
- Magnetic nanoparticles
- Magnetic nanowires
- Two-dimensional magnetic nanostructures
- Three-dimensional magnetic nanomaterials
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4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies:
for a)-b)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- apply the most important formalisms for treating electronic conductors beyond the
Boltzmann model,
- analyze effects that emerge due to ballistic transport, electron coherence and Coulomb
blockade,
- work with the quantization of the Hall effect,
- interpret a variety of applications of mesoscopic electronics,
- understand the basics of magnetism,
- explain light- and force-based techniques to study the magnetic properties of solids on a
microscopic scale,
- compare magnetism at the macro-, micro- and nanoscopic scale and describe it
phenomenologically by using the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation,
- describe the preparation, the magnetic properties and applications of zero-, one- and two-
dimensional magnetic nanostructures,
- elaborate different aspects of magnetoresistance as transport phenomenon of polarized
spin carriers,
- give an overview on magnetic nanomaterials where nanosized grains with varying
properties from bulk-materials with tailorable properties.
c)
- select an appropriate clothes for entering a clean room, know how to behave inside a clean
room and work in it,
- create a process flow to realize a nanoelectronic device,
- prepare a sample by using UV-photolithography, metal structuring techniques and dry
etching techniques,
- characterize nanoelectronic devices,
- interpret measured data and draw conclusions.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
a)-b) none c) participation in the on-campus weekend “Lab in the cleanroom”
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Written examination (120 minutes duration): graded
b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the written examination
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 5/61
8. Applicability of the module/suitability: -
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9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
“Nanoelectronics”:
For foundations in semiconductor physics: a) Balkanski, M. and Wallis, R.F.:
Semiconductor Physics and Applications, Oxford University Press, 2000; b) Yu,
P. and Cardona, M.: Fundamentals of Semiconductors, Springer, 1999.
Accompanying or in extension to the lecture: a) Ihn, T.: Semiconductor
Nanostructures, Oxford University Press, 2010; b) Datta, S.: Electronic
Transport in Mesoscopic Systems, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
“Nanomagnetism”: a) Brain, Robert M., Cohen, Robert S., Knudsen, Ole (Eds.):
Hans Christian Ørsted and the Romantic Legacy in Science: Ideas, Disciplines,
Practices (Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science). Springer Netherlands,
Dordrecht, p. 24, 2007; b) Jackson, John David: Classical Electrodynamics. 3rd
ed., Wiley, p. 238, 1999; c) Maxwell, James C.: On Physical Lines of Force.
Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, 1861.
Available
documents:
Textbooks “Nanoelectronics” and “Nanomagnetism” including self-control
assignments for self-study written by Prof. T. Heinzel and Prof. G. Reiss,
respectively
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Elective Module: Applications of Nanotechnology
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0013 Dr. Sandra Wolff Dr. Sandra Wolff
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
125h (25h=1CP) 5 Fifth semester 6 weeks winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 5
a) Textbooks
(Part 1 and
Part 2):
6 weeks
written by Prof. Dr. C. Ziegler,
Prof. P. Vogel, Prof. M.N.V. Ravi
Majeti, Prof. U. Bakowsky, Prof.
C.-M. Lehr
90h
b) Exercises in
textbooks:
6 weeks
written by Prof. Dr. C. Ziegler,
Prof. P. Vogel, Prof. M.N.V. Ravi
Majeti, Prof. U. Bakowsky, Prof.
C.-M. Lehr
35h
2. Impact on curriculum:
elective module
3. 3
.
Content
Content of the textbook “Molecular Nanosystems: Sensors” (Part 1)
- Sensors and Biosensors
- Nanoelectromechanical Transducers
- Biosensing Applications
Content of the textbook “Molecular Nanosystems: Molecular Motors” (Part 1)
- Importance of movement for living systems
- Kinesin, dynein and myosin: motors for linear, intracellular transport
- ATP synthase
Content of the textbook “Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Drug Carrier and Diagnostics” (Part 2)
- Features of polymeric nanoparticles
- Preparation and characterization of nanoparticles
- Recent developments in pharmaceutical nanoparticles technology
- Therapeutic applications of nanoparticular carrier systems
- Nanoparticles as diagnostics
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-b)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- explain the advantages and disadvantages of cantilever based biosensors,
- review the functionality of linear and rotary motors in living systems,
- report on the basic principles of the application of polymer nanoparticles in biomedical
sciences,
- compare the different molecular motors and their potential application in nanotechnology
- envision potential nanotechnological applications,
- analyze the potential of nanoparticles for drug delivery and clinical diagnostics.
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5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: not graded
Significance for
final grade:
has no weight towards the final grade
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
This module is also part of the distance studies certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology”
(“Applications of Nanotechnology” (NT0013)).
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
“Molecular Nanosystems: Sensors”: a) Ch. Ziegler, “Cantilever-based
Biosensors”, Review, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Special Issue on
“Nanotechnologies for the Biosciences”, Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 379 (2004) 946-
959; b) D. Then, Ch. Ziegler, “Cantilever-based Sensors”, Review, in:
Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, H.S. Nalwa (Ed.), Vol 1,
H.S. Nalwa (Ed.), American Scientific Publishers (2004) p. 499-516 c) W. Göpel,
J. Hesse, J.N. Zemel (Eds.), “Sensors – A Comprehensive Survey”, in particular
Vols. 2 and 3, VCH, Weinheim 1992; d) A.P.F. Turner, I. Karube, G.S. Wilson,
“Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications”, Oxford Science, Oxford 1987; e)
D.G. Buerk, “Biosensors – Theory and Applications”, Technomic, Lancaster
1993.
“Molecular Nanosystems: Molecular Motors”: a) Brady, S.T., Nature 317, p. 73-
75, 1975; b) Allen, R.D., Metuzals, J., Tasaki, I., Brady, S.T., Gilbert, S.P., Science
218, p. 1127-1129, 1982; c) Paschal, B.M., Vallee R.B., Nature 330, p. 181-183,
1987; d) Gee, M.A., Heuser, J.E., Vallee, R.B., Nature 390, p. 636-639, 1997; e)
Burgess, S.A., Walker, M.L., Sakakibara, H., Knight, P.J., Oiwa, K., Nature 421, p.
715-718, 2003; f) Mehta, A.D., Rock, R.S., Rief, M., Spudich, S.A., Mooseker, M.S.,
Cheney, R.E., Nature 400, p. 590-593, 1999; g) Yildiz, A., Forkey, J.N. , McKinney,
S.A., Ha, T., Goldman, Y.E., Selvin, P.R., Science 300, p. 2061-2065, 2003;
h) Hua, W., Young, E.C., Fleming, M.L., Gelles, J., Nature 388, p. 390-393, 1997;
i) Stock, D., Leslie, A.G., Walker, J.E., Science 286, p. 1700-1705, 1999; j)
Sabbert, D., Engelbrecht, S., Junge, W., Nature 381, p. 623-625, 1996; k) Noji, H.,
Yasuda, R., Yoshida, M., Kinosita Jr., K., Nature 386, p. 299-302, 1997; l)
Sambongi, Y., Iko, Y., Tanabe, M., Omote, H., Iwamoto-Kihara, A., Ueda, I.,
Yanagida, T., Wada, Y., Futai, M., Science 286, p. 1722-1724, 1999; m) Yasuda,
R., Noji, H., Yoshida, M., Kinosita Jr., K., Itoh, H., Nature 410, p. 898-904, 2001;
n) Finer, J.T., Simmons, R.M., Spudich, J.A., Nature 368, p. 113-119, 1994; o)
Svoboda, K., Schmidt, C.F., Schnapp, B.J., Block, S.M., Nature 365, p. 721-727,
1993.
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“Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Drug Carrier and Diagnostics”: a) Bala, I.,
Hariharan, S., Ravi Kumar, M.N.V.: PLGA nanoparticles in drug delivery: The
state of the art. Crit. Rev. Ther. Drug Carrier Systems 21, p. 387. 2004; b)
Couvreur, P., Puisieux, F.: Nano- and microparticles for the delivery of
polypeptides and proteins. Adv. Drug Deliv. Rev. 10, p. 141, 1993; c) Kreuter, J.:
Nanoparticulate systems for brain delivery of drugs. Adv. Drug Deliv. Rev. 47,
p. 65, 2001; d) Müller, R.H., Jacobs, C., Kayser, O.: Nanosuspensions as
particulate drug formulations in therapy: Rationale for development and what
we can expect for the future. Adv. Drug. Del. Rev. 47, p. 3, 2001; e) Ravi Kumar,
M.N.V.: Nano and microparticles as controlled drug delivery devices. J. Pharm.
Pharmaceut. Sci.3, p. 234, 2000.
Available
documents:
Textbooks “Molecular Nanosystems: Sensors” wirtten by Prof. C. Ziegler,
“Molecular Nanosystems: Molecular Motors” written by Prof. P. Vogel,
“Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Drug Carrier and Diagnostics” written by Prof.
M.N.V. Ravi Majeti, Prof. U. Bakowsky, Prof. C.-M. Lehr. All textbooks include
self-control assignments for self-study.
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Nanotechnology in its Societal Context
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
NT0014 Jan Büssers Jan Büssers
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
50h (25h=1CP) 2 Fifth semester 4 weeks winter term
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 2
a) Textbook:
4 weeks
written by Prof. A. Nordmann 36h
b) Exercises in
textbook:
4 weeks
written by Prof. A. Nordmann 14h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
- Approaching nanotechnoscience
- The incredible tininess of nano
- The nanomachinery of life
- From dead matter to smart materials
- Nanomagic
- Enhancement debates
- Green nano
- Responsible development
- Collective experiments
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-b)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- elaborate arguments and summarize the central issues provided in a text,
- evaluate chances and risks of nanotechnology,
- participate in public debates about topics related to nanotechnology,
- explain the importance of responsible development and regulatory supervision.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
none
Contextual
prerequisites:
a)-b) none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: not graded
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Significance for
final grade:
has no weight towards the final grade
8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
-
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
a) Grunwald, A.: Responsible Nanobiotechnology: Philosophy and Ethics.
Singapore: Pan Standford, 2012; b) Nordmann, A.: Philosophy of Technoscience
in the Regime of Vigilance. In: Graeme Hodge, Diana Bowman, Andrew
Maynard (Eds.): International Handbook on Regulating Nanotechnologies.
Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, p. 25-45, 2010; c) Nordmann, A.: Noumenal
Technology: Reflections on the Incredible Tininess of Nano. In: Joachim
Schummer and Davis Baird (Eds.): Nanotechnology Challenges: Implications for
Philosophy, Ethics and Society. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, p. 49-
72, 2006; d) Nordmann, A.: Enhancing Material Natur. In: Kamilla Lein Kjølberg
and Fern Wickson (Eds.): Nano meets Macro: Social Perspectives on Nanoscale
Sciences and Technologies. Singapore: Pan Stanford, p. 283-306, 2010; e)
Schwarz, A.E.: Green Dreams of Reason. Green Nanotechnology Between
Visions of Excess and Control. Nanoethics 3 (2), p. 109-118, 2009; f) Schwarz,
A.E. and Nordmann, A.: The Political Economy of Technoscience. In: Martin
Carrier and Alfred Nordmann (Eds.): Science in the Context of Application,
Dordrecht: Springer, p. 317-336, 2010.
EC Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies
Research: ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/nanocode-
recommendation.pdf
(http://www.coc.eu/page/important-documents)
Available
documents:
Textbook “Nanotechnology in its Societal Context” including self-control
assignments for self-study written by Prof. A. Nordmann
Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time
10. Registration procedure: online registration
11. Language: English
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Module: Master’s Thesis
Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:
MTh Prof. Egbert Oesterschulze Any university teacher
Workload Credit Points (CP):
Recommended
Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:
500h (25h=1CP) 20 Sixth semester 6 months
1. Parts of the module/courses:
(please choose/update the courses)
Attendance
time:
Self study:
(preparation +
follow up)
Credit Points
(CP): 20
a) Master’s
Thesis
500h
2. Impact on curriculum:
compulsory module
3. 3
.
Content
Dependent on the chosen topic.
4. 2
.
Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to
- develop a holistic view to critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and
deal with complex issues,
- plan and use adequate methods to conduct qualified tasks in given frameworks and to
evaluate this work,
- create, analyse and evaluate different scientific as well as technical solutions,
- contribute to research and development work,
- identify the issues that must be addressed within the framework of the specific thesis in
order to take into consideration all relevant dimensions of sustainable development.
5. Prerequisites for attending:
Formal admission
requirements:
a) Proof of successful completion of the graded and ungraded work
performed in the first two semesters.
b) Proof of two passing exam grades from all of the achievements in the
third to fifth semesters, as well as participation in two on-campus
sessions in these semesters.
Contextual
prerequisites:
none
6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):
a) Successfully completing Master’s Thesis: graded
7. Determination of grade:
Grade: determined from the Master’s Thesis
Significance for
final grade:
enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 20/61
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8. Applicability of the module/suitability:
-
9. Hints for preparation:
Recommended
literature:
Educational books, specialized books, technical books, appropriate scientific
and technical journals, any further literature suggested by the advisor,
depending on the chosen topic.
Available
documents:
The textbooks the student has access to her / his textbooks of the study pro-
gramme, to the university’s library and e-library
Online tutorial: -
10. Registration procedure:
In the first step a suggested thesis’s topic is submitted by the student to obtain the acceptance from
the examination board. In the second step the student officially registers for the accepted thesis’s
topic.
11. Language: English