School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceNanotechnologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300705.1
Discipline: CHEMICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
HSC Physics (2 unit) and HSC Chemistry (2 unit) or HSC Multi-strand Science (4 unit) or equivalent.
Equivalent Units
300417 - Nanotechnology 1, 300418 - Nanotechnology 2
About this Unit
In year 2012 this unit will be replaced by 300827 - Nanotechnology. This unit provides a broad introduction to nanoscience, the current status of nanotechnology and their applications. It introduces main areas that are central to understanding the importance of nanoscale applications and to study the connection between the underlying nanoscience of various nanotechnology devices. Emphasis will be placed to reflect the true interdisciplinary nature that encompasses a broad understanding of basic sciences intertwined with medical, engineering ,and information sciences pertinent to nanotechnology.