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MENA1000 - Materials, energy and nanotechnology

Course content

MENA1000 is an introductory course in materials science and is a
mandatory part of the bachelor programme in Materials, energy and
nanotechnology. The course includes the necessary background in physics and chemistry and has furthermore emphasis on materials for environment friendly energy technology and on nanotechnology. MENA1000 can be a useful and interesting optional course for students in other bachelor programs.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course you shall have acquired the following
competence:

Fundamental knowledge in physics: Movement, forces, energy, gravitation,electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation. Fundamental knowledge in chemistry: The elements, periodic table, bonds, inorganic and organic compounds, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria.

Introductory overview of important materials classes, their
compositions, bonds, structure, defects, and areas of use: Construction materials and mechanical properties, functional materials and physical properties (e.g. optical, electrical, magnetic, catalytic).

Knowledge about fossil and renewable sources of energy, about
conversion, storage, and transport of energy, and about technology for reducing pollution and emissons of greenhouse gases.

Knowledge about what nanotechnology is and examples of principles, tools, nanomaterials, and uses. Introductory on Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues and Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects (ELSA).

Introductory practical skills in execution and reporting of experiments in physics and chemical laboratory work, including synthesis of an advanced material (high-temperature superconductor).

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

One of these:

• Mathematics R1
• Mathematics (S1+S2)

And and in addition one of these:

• Mathematics (R1+R2)
• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

Basic chemistry (e.g. 2KJ) and physics (e.g. 2FY). One or both of more extended chemistry and physics is an advantage

Overlap

10 study points against MEF1000 - Materials and energy

Teaching

The course comprises 40 hours of lectures, 30 hours of exercises, and a laboratory course of 20 hours (4 days). Completed and passed laboratory course is required to take the final exam.

Exam information

Written mid-term exam (1 hour) which counts 10 % and written final exam (4 hours) which counts 90 % of the total grade.

Exam resources

Pocket calculator.

Language of examination

The language of examination is Norwegian. You can apply to the administrators of the course to be given the exam text in English. It is possible to submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

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