Bachelor's Project in Nanotechnology

Undergraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students with experience in scientific work, including planning, execution, and both oral and written presentation of results from a scientific project with a focus on nanoscience. The students, in collaboration with internal or external supervisors, will define a specific theoretical or practical research task ("the project"), carry out the work, and present it orally in groups and in an individual written report/assignment. The students will also create a poster to present the project. The course requires participation in a Health, Safety, and Environment course (HSE II).

Content

In this course, the students will plan and execute a scientific project within a research group or similar setting under academic supervision. The students will present the project in various formats (written project report in scientific style, oral presentations, and poster).

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can:

¿Thoroughly understand a new nanoscientific problem.

¿Plan and execute a defined project of limited scope.

¿Present scientific results both in writing and orally.

¿Acquire deeper knowledge of a topic through independent work.

Skills

The student can:

¿Find information on a given topic in scientific literature.

¿Structure work in an independent project.

¿Use scientific methods to investigate a nanoscientific problem.

¿Write a structured and academically correct report on a nanoscientific project.

General Competence The student can:

¿Take necessary steps to ensure the progress of a project.

¿Assess the quality and relevance of their own results.

¿Communicate the results of their work through written reports, posters, and oral presentations.

¿Participate in academic discussions about their own work.

ECTS Credits

10 ECTS

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Place of Instruction

Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge

INF100, KJEM110, KJEM120, KJEM221 or similar, KJEM291,  PHYS111, PHYS112, NANO100, NANO161, NANO244. one of (KJEM124, KJEM243, PHYS114, (MOL200 or MOL201)

KJEM291 can be taken concurrently with NANO299.

Recommended Previous Knowledge
None
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

KJEM298: 10 SP

KJEM299: 10 SP

PHYS117: 10 SP

Access to the Course
The course is exclusively for students admitted to the Bachelor program in nanotechnology,
Teaching and learning methods

Lectures: The course is taught in modules. Primarily, these modules will be scheduled before and after the project period.

Project Work: Over a period of 6-8 weeks, students will carry out project work under supervision (students typically work in groups of 2-3, although individual work is also possible).

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Mandatory attendance at the first lecture.

A minimum of 80% participation in common teaching sessions is required (primarily before and after the project period).

Two oral presentations of the project (one before the project work begins and one after the project is completed).

Individual written assignment/report. Each student is assessed individually. Participants in the same group may receive different grades based on the submitted written assignment.

Students must create and present a poster based on the written report.

Participation in the HSE-II course at the Department of Chemistry is a prerequisite.

Mandatory participation in the introductory teaching sessions is valid for two subsequent semesters.

Forms of Assessment
Individual written report. Each student will be assessed individually. Participants in a group may get different grades based on the written report.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Spring.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The students will evaluate the teaching according to the quality assurance system at UiB.
Course Coordinator
You can find the course coordinator and administrative contact person on Mitt UiB. Alternatively, contact the study advisor at Studierettleiar@nano.uib.no