Physical and Chemical Principles of Nanotechnology Syllabus for VTU BE/B.Tech Nano Technology third sem complete syllabus covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration. The details are as follows.
| Subject Code | 15NT35 | IA Marks | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Lecture Hours/Week | 03 | Exam Marks | 80 |
| Total Number of Lecture Hours | 50 | Exam Hours | 3 |
CREDITS – 04
Course objectives: To learn the physical and chemical principles involved in the materials and systems.
| MODULES | TEACHING HOURS | REVISED BLOOM’S TAXONOMY (RBT) LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| Module -1 | _ | |
| Quantum Mechanics: Introduction, Planks Hypothesis- Origin of quantum mechanics, Classical v/s Quantum mechanics, experimental and theoretical methods: Dual nature of matter by Debroglie, Uncertainty principle, Localization experiment, Complementarity. Valence bond theory and its applications; Introduction to molecular orbital theory, and computational chemistry. | 10 Hours | L1,L2 |
| Module -2 | _ | |
| 10 Hours | L1, L2 | |
| Module -3 | _ | |
| Lattice Vibrations and Band Theory of Solids Concept of lattice vibrations and thermal heat capacity, classical, Einstein and Debye theories of molar heat capacity and their limitations. Band Theory of Solids: Origin of bands, band theory of solids, motion of electron in periodic field of crystal, Kronig-Penny model, Brillion zones, concept of holes, distinction between metal, insulator and semi- conductor. | 10 Hours | L1, L2, L3 |
| Module -4 | _ | |
| Semiconductors and Tunneling Semiconductor: Intrinsic semiconductors, doping and extrinsic semiconductors, simple models for semiconductors, Donor and acceptor levels, p-n junction and rectification, tunneling and resonant tunneling. Tunneling: Concept of tunneling, tunneling through potential barrier, classical vs quantum tunneling, tunneling junction, tunneling diode. | 10 Hours | L1, L2, L3 |
| Module -5 | _ | |
| Colloidal Systems Introduction, Crystalloids and colloids, Classifications of colloids with examples: based on state of aggregation, affinity, and natural dispersed phase. Characteristics of colloidal solutions: Dynamic properties (Brownian motion, diffusion, sedimentation, colligative properties, adsorption, and filterability), Optical properties (visibility, colour, and Tyndall effect), Electrical properties (electrophoresis, and electroosmosis). Emulsion: introduction, classification, types of emulsions formed on mixing of two partly or completely insoluble liquids, inter-conversion of dispersed phase and medium, characteristics of emulsions, identification of type of emulsion. | 10 Hours | L1, L2, L3 |
Course outcome:
This subject enables the student to come across the important physical and chemical principles which have applications in all aspects.
Graduate Attributes (as per NBA):
- Engineering Knowledge.
- Problem Analysis.
- Design / development of solutions (partly).
- Interpretation of data.
Question paper pattern:
- The question paper will have ten questions.
- Each full Question consisting of 16 marks
- There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
- The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
- Solid State Physics: S.O. Pillai
- A text book of engineering chemistry, ShashiChawla, DhanpatRai& Co, Educational and Technical Publishers, Delhi, 2011
Reference Books:
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics by John M. Seddon, J. D. Gale
- Introduction to Solid State Physics C. Kittle
- Solid State Physics: A.J. Decker
For all other BE/B.Tech 3rd Sem Subject syllabus do follow VTU 3rd Sem BE / B.Tech Syllabus CBCS (2015-16) Scheme for Nano Technology Group.
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