This course introduces different properties and applications of advanced materials, and address the most challenging R&Ds in the fields of modern science and technology, which includes energy materials, environmental materials, informational materials, biomaterials and various functional/smart materials. The contents include the material properties, device fabrication and application case study. Examples include:
- Energy conversion (photo/mechanical/electrical-driven energy conversion and chemical fuels production)
- Energy storage (battery, supercapacitors, hydrogen fuel, and redox flow cells),
- Global warming mitigation (CO2 reduction to value-added resources),
- Environmental protection (gas/chemical sensing, pollutant decontamination)
- Electronic and electrical applications: Sensors, transducers and actuators as well as various devices for Al and high speed communication)
- Semiconductor materials, photovoltaics and Optoelectronics (LEDs/lasers, photodetectors, solar cells and quantum devices).
- Water treatment and medical applications: i.e. water filtration, diagnostic and therapeutic applications
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Critically analyse and explain the properties and working mechanisms of functional materials and devices in various applications in energy, environmental, medical and information fields.
- Develop advanced, integrated understanding of relationships between materials science, functionality and application strategies.
- Apply professional skills in a material chemistry laboratory, receive on-site training on effective laboratory safety and etiquette, and implement in practice the knowledge acquired in lectures and labs.
- Demonstrate specialised skills in advanced experimental techniques and expert knowledge in materials science.
Indicative Assessment
- Laboratory / Workshop reports (50) [LO 3,4]
- Mid-semester exam (25) [LO 1,2]
- Final exam (25) [LO 1,2]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face components which may consist of 3 x 1-hour lectures per week, a 3-hour laboratory/workshop sessions per week throughout the semester.
- Approximately 65 hours of independent learning which will include preparation for lectures, laboratory/workshop reports and other assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3497 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
