Nanotechnology Engineering

The course aims to provide the student with an insight into some topics already covered in the course of Chemistry for Nanotechnologies. It also aims to provide basic knowledge in the field of Organic Chemistry, applicable in scientific, technological and industrial fields. Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding (Dublin descriptor I) At the end of the course the student will have the basic knowledge in General Chemistry and in Organic Chemistry on the composition, structure, properties and transformations of matter. It will then be able to understand the environment that surrounds it from the point of view of its microscopic and macroscopic structure. He will also be aware of the multiple interconnections of Chemistry with other scientific disciplines and the need for continuous updating on the state of the art, due to the continuous progress of scientific knowledge and technology. Applying knowledge and understanding (descriptor II) At the end of the course of study the student will have developed the ability to understand some chemico- physical characteristics of substances, such as, for example, aggregation state, volatility, solubility, based on the knowledge of their structure. Making judgements (descriptor III) At the end of the course the student will have to possess the tools to critically evaluate a chemical transformation. In some cases, based on the knowledge of the intra- and intermolecular structure of chemical compounds, to predict various chemico-physical properties, such as, for example, aggregation, solubility and reactivity. Communication skills (descriptor IV) At the end of the course the student must have acquired a good language property, especially with regards to a specific scientific terminology, so as to be able to clearly communicate their knowledge and conclusions to an audience composed from people with (or without) expertise in the field. Learning skills (descriptor V) At the end of the course the student must have developed a learning ability that will allow him to study and deepen the chemical aspects related to the field of nanotechnology in an autonomous way.