P&O Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering

Description

After a successful completion of this course: In this practical course, the student has acquired the attitude and practical knowhow of how to operate efficiently and constructively within a genuine research and/or development team dealing with nanoscience, nanotechnology and nanoengineering. This should stimulate her/him to take initiative and develop important skills, such as a problem solving and appreciation for collaboration. When design seminars are involved it is the main aim to gain insight in the complete cycle from conceptual design trough implementation to testing and feedback to improved design, in the specific case of micro/nano based components or systems. As time is limited, each case has already several parts completed, and the students have to address the missing items, while at the same time gaining insight in the overall cycle. The student can compile a brief relevant overview of the literature pertinent to the research or development started. The student has mastered to handle a, for him/her new, state-of-the art experimental instrument, analytic research tool or design tool, and can clearly formulate the underlying principles. In developing research or design activities, he/she has apprehended how to stay focused on the target (essence) and develop structure in research and design approach. The acquired hands-on experience prepares him/her for performing independent work for the master thesis in the second year. The student has learned to compose a scientifically and technically sound and concisely written, yet complete, report on the work performed and progress made. The student can orally present the significance, results, and conclusions of the work performed in a concise and clear way.