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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN4810 — Nanotechnology and Applications

code: ENGN4810
name: Nanotechnology and Applications
unit value: 6
description: This course introduces the fundamentals of nano-scale engineering and manufacturing. Current and future applications of nanostructured materials will be reviewed with respect to their impact in commercial products and technologies. Particular emphasis will be placed in biomedical applications. The main physical forces controlling the nucleation and deposition of nanostructures will be presented allowing a better understanding of key design factors at the nano-scale. Well-established and novel synthesis/fabrication methods nanostructures will be critically discussed giving a broad overview of the state-of-the-art nanomanufacturing processes. Standard characterization methods will be elucidated using various examples and exercises throughout the course.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN4810
course learning outcomes:
  1. Explain the fundamental principles of nanotechnology and their application to biomedical engineering.
  2. Apply engineering and physics concepts to the nano-scale and non-continuum domain.
  3. Identify and compare state-of-the-art nano-fabrication methods and perform a critical analysis of the research literature.
  4. Design processing conditions to engineer functional nanomaterials.
  5. Evaluate current constraints, such as regulatory, ethical, political, social and economical, encountered when solving problems in living systems.
  6. Apply and transfer interdisciplinary systems engineering approaches to the field of bio- and nanotechnology projects.
  7. Discuss and evaluate state-of-the-art characterization methods for nanomaterials, and determine nanomaterial safety and handling methods required during characterization
assessment:
  1. Weekly Tutorials (24%)
  2. Oral Literature Review (26%)
  3. Final Exam (50%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Explain the fundamental principles of nanotechnology and their application to biomedical engineering.
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  1. Apply engineering and physics concepts to the nano-scale and non-continuum domain.
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  1. Identify and compare state-of-the-art nano-fabrication methods and perform a critical analysis of the research literature.
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  1. Design processing conditions to engineer functional nanomaterials.
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  1. Evaluate current constraints, such as regulatory, ethical, political, social and economical, encountered when solving problems in living systems.
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  1. Apply and transfer interdisciplinary systems engineering approaches to the field of bio- and nanotechnology projects.
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  1. Discuss and evaluate state-of-the-art characterization methods for nanomaterials, and determine nanomaterial safety and handling methods required during characterization
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Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

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