MAT ENG 7103 - Engineering of 2D Materials
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MAT ENG 7103 Course Engineering of 2D Materials Coordinating Unit Materials Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hour per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Assignments, quizzes, tests, final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Dusan Losic
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the basics of 2D materials:
- Grasp fundamental concepts and classifications of 2D materials.
- Explore the structure, properties, and applications of these materials.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of graphene-related materials:
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge about graphene-related materials such as graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, pristine graphene, and functionalized graphene.
- Understand their discovery, structures, properties, and preparation methods.
- Gain in-depth on commercial applications of graphene:
- Gain insights into the latest commercial applications of graphene-related materials.
- Learn how these materials address significant global challenges across various fields.
- Understand the manufacturing and industrialization of Graphene:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing processes of graphene materials.
- Explore their industrial applications in sectors such as electronics, energy storage, composites, protective coatings, health, defense, and the space industry.
- In-Depth Understanding of Selected 2D Materials:
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of selected 2D materials such as MoS芒聜聜, hBN, and MXenes, focusing on their properties, preparation methods, and emerging applications.
- Practical experience with graphene exfoliation techniques:
- Gain practical lab experience in exfoliating graphene from graphite materials using mechanical methods.
- Practical experience on characterization of key properties in 2D materials:
- Acquire practical lab experience in determining key properties of 2D materials, including microscopy, conductivity, dispersibility in different solvents, and dispersion stability, relevant to their applications.
- Practical experience on chemical characterization of graphene-related materials:
- Conduct practical lab experiments on the chemical characterization of graphene-related materials using Raman Spectroscopy to assess their quality.
- Practical experience on graphene-based adsorbents for water purification:
- Gain hands-on experience in the characterization of graphene-based adsorbents for water purification, specifically targeting the removal of organic dyes.
- Practical experience on development and characterization of graphene-based gas Sensors:
- Engage in practical lab activities to create graphene-based gas sensors and evaluate their sensing performance for specific gases such as ethanol and methanol.
- Safety and Risk Assessment in Lab Practicals:
- Learn and implement safety and risk assessment procedures as a fundamental part of the lab practicals.
University Graduate Attributes
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Learning Resources
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course employs a diverse approach to learning and teaching, combining lectures, lab experiments, workshops, and student presentations to enhance understanding and practical skills.
- Lectures (8 Sessions):
- A blend of traditional lecturing with supplementary videos to support the material covered.
- Use of a flipped classroom model where students engage with reading materials and online activities before class, enabling interactive application of knowledge during lectures.
- Lab Practicals (5 Sessions):
- A range of laboratory experiments designed to help students develop a broad set of skills.
- Activities include preparing graphene, understanding and characterizing the properties of graphene and other 2D materials, exploring specific applications (such as using adsorbents for water purification), and fabricating real devices (sensors) from graphene materials.
- These practicals will also teach students data processing and reporting skills.
- Workshops (2 Sessions):
- Discussions on the current progress of practical applications of emerging materials.
- Focus on addressing global challenges in areas such as energy, sustainability, and health.
- Student Presentations (1 Session):
- An opportunity for students to present on a specific topic related to their assignment.
- Aimed at developing skills in presenting scientific topics effectively.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Lectures are 2 hours per week, lab practicals are 2 hours every second week, workshops are 2 hours two time in semester and presentation 2 hours on the end of the course.
Activity
Contact Hours
Workload Hours
Lectures
16
40
Practical
10
30
Workshops
8
20
TOTAL
34
100
Learning Activities Summary
Lectures (8): 2 hours per week
Lab practicals 5: 2 hours every second week
Workshops 2: 2 hours two types in semester
Presentation 1: 2 hours (final)
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessments with total 100% marks were composed with the following components.
- Lab practicals (5), 12 % each. total 60%
- Quizes (2), 5% each, total 10%
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Final topic presentation 30%
No oral assessments or exams will be performedAssessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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