| Course Name | Nanomaterials: Science & Properties |
| Course Code | 25NBT502 |
| Program | M. Sc. Nanobiotechnology (NBT) |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 3 |
| Campus | Kochi |
Basic Materials Science:
Materials classification by bonding, amorphous and crystalline materials, crystal lattices, Miller indices, defects in crystal structure, principles of dislocations, theory of diffusion, mechanical properties, phase diagrams, polymeric materials, composite materials, electrical and optical properties
Nanomaterials science:
Types of Nanomaterials, definition of nanoscale, surfaces and particle size, surface energy and surface tension and relation to size, phase transformation in nanomaterials, specific heat and heat capacity of nanomaterials, mechanical properties of nanomaterials, optical properties of nanomaterials, electrical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials.
Inclusion and importance of surface energy, equations of thermodynamics with surface energy
Equilibrium Particle size, internal pressure and stability, nucleation processes
Unit 4 (No. of classes = 5)
Kinetics of reactions at nanoscale, Diffusion at nanoscale, ripening among nanoprecipitates.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Understand the classification and fundamental properties of materials, including bonding types, crystal structures, defects, and phase diagrams.
CO2: Analyze the mechanical, electrical, and optical properties of various materials, including polymers and composites.
CO3: Explain the unique characteristics of nanomaterials, including size-dependent physical and chemical properties.
CO4: Evaluate the thermodynamic principles governing surface energy, particle stability, and nucleation processes at the nanoscale.
CO5: Demonstrate knowledge of kinetic processes at the nanoscale, including diffusion and ripening among nanoprecipitates.
PROGRAM OUTCOME:
PO1: Bioscience Knowledge
PO2: Problem Analysis
PO3: Design/Development of Solutions
PO4: Conduct Investigations of complex problems
PO5: Modern tools usage
PO6: Bioscientist and Society
PO7: Environment and Sustainability
PO8: Ethics
PO9: Individual & Team work
PO10: Communication
PO11: Project management & Finance
PO12: Lifelong learning
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME (PSO):
PSO1: Mastery of Nanomaterial Science and Characterization
PSO2: Understanding of Cellular and Molecular Systems
PSO3: Application of Nanobiotech in Diagnostics and Therapy
PSO4: Experimental Design and Data Analysis
PSO5: Research Competency and Methodological Rigor
PSO6: Industry and Career Readiness
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