The aim of this course is to introduce engineering students to the materials, methodology and applications for the topic known as ‘nanotechnology’,...

The aim of this course is to introduce engineering students to the materials, methodology and applications for the topic known as ‘nanotechnology’, that is the application of nanometre scale material and devices for Engineering.

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

Understand materials at the nanoscale.
	Appreciate nanotechnology in nature.
	Acquire an insight into nanoscale devices for electronic, photonic, magnetic, mechanical, chemical and biological uses.
	Be familiar with differing methodologies for building nanoscale devices;
	Understand issues associated with scaling and the needs of manufacturing with regard to nanoscale materials and devices in all fields of Engineering
	Consider different methods and techniques for characterising nanomaterials and nanoscale devices
	Consider key future nanotechnology enabled technologies
	Understand the impact of nanoparticles on the environment and human and other species health
	Consider the negative impact of nanotechnology on climate change plus positive methods for climate control through the application of nanotechnology
	The impact of nanotechnology through the consideration of an annually variable Engineering case study
	Practically use scanning probe methods to visualise the nanoscale

This module is designed to cover key sociological perspectives and concepts in the analysis of contemporary education policy. Topics covered include approaches...

This module is designed to cover key sociological perspectives and concepts in the analysis of contemporary education policy. Topics covered include approaches to analysing education policy and the relationship between policy and practice, as well as global developments in education policy such as marketisation, choice of school, and private sector involvement in public education. We consider the form these developments take in England and elsewhere. We also draw on recent research to assess the impact of recent policies. This module can be taken as a stand alone module.