MATS6003
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students will develop a broad understanding of the strategies and processes involved in the commercialisation of advanced materials. Through a case study and interview tasks, students will gain insights into industry demands for nanomaterials. Case study analysis and interview tasks will provide students with opportunities to build professional relationships with industry leaders and researchers from academia. Students will develop professional oral communication skills.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Investigate and report on the relationships between nanomaterial development, fabrication and application across commercial and research settings.
2. Describe and critically evaluate the ways industry professionals and academics translate scientific results to commercial products.
3. Determine the personal and professional qualities required to establish partnerships or collaborations with industry in research.
4. Use professional communication skills to present a seminar to a knowledgeable audience.
5. Use teamwork skills to plan and produce a written document according to specified requirements.
Content
- The requirements of industries for advanced materials
- Understanding the process of commercialising advanced materials as per the needs of the industries.
- Oral presentation skills and analysis for industrial case studies.
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case study Report
Interview: Industry Mentor interview: How expert nanomaterial scientist/engineers think
Professional Task: Industry Orientated Project
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- MATS6003 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 215.6 KB)
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