M.Sc. Admission 2024-25
Syllabus
M. Sc. Nanoscience's and Nanotechnology:
The Masters in Nanoscience
& Nanotechnology at the University of Mumbai will achieve desired training
and skills by next generation industry for scientists and engineers
undertaking research, development and production in nanosciences and
nanofabrication. This multidisciplinary programme merging the backgrounds in
materials science, physics, chemistry, electronics or life sciences. The
duration of this course is two
years only.
Why this Programme:
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The University of
Mumbai is a recognized in many aspects of nanotechnology, with an
international reputation in nanoscale research for a variety of
applications including energy and environmental, nano/microelectronics,
optoelectronics and nano-biotechonology etc.
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You will have access
to the unique state of art cleanrooms available at the NCNNUM (Best
among Indian institutions). The NCNNUM have extraordinary facilities
meant for nanomaterials preparation, characterization, nanofabrication
for applied devices and industrial materials.
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This MSc caters to an
emergent mandate for scientists who can fabricate NEMs and MEMs systems,
sensors and actuators, functional materials and its integration into the
electronics at the micro and nano scale, flexible nanoscale electronics,
energy and environmental aspect such as development of solar cells,
batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, photo-catalyst etc. As a
graduate you will also enjoy the basic insights in nanoscience to
cultivate new goods using these skills.
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You will be taught by
the team of experts in the field and have access to research seminars
given by our international collaborators, who are world leaders in
nanoscience.
Academic Programs and output
Program
Outcome, Program Specific Outcome and Course specific Outcomes of Masters of
Science and Master of Philosophy in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
General
Program Outcomes:
In order to
initiate awareness of research ongoing in the field of Nanosciences and
nanotechnology, NCNNUM has introduced post-graduation course work entitled
�Masters of Science in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology� and �M. Phil. in
Nanosciences and Nanotechnology�. The course work designed not only gives
awareness to young researcher towards the subject/technology but also
provides flexibility to work in interdisciplinary manner to provide
solutions for society problems in more scientific way.
Understanding growing demand and the need to literate and motivate young
generation towards the field of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (The field
has already reduced the gap in between scientific research and technological
breakthroughs in various area including medical, space, military,
communication technology etc.): The National Centre for Nanosciences and
Nanotechnology, University of Mumbai (NCNNUM) conducts two years full time
post graduate course work (i.e. M.Sc.) in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for
the academic year 2016 onwards.
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Nanosciences
and Nanotechnology being an interdisciplinary subject offers knowledge,
understanding and output that is integrated and Interdisciplinary in nature.
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Quality, inclusive and
focused education
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To develop
trained manpower in the field of Nano Science and Nanotechnology with
specific emphasis for exploitation of Nano Science and Nanotechnology
looking at the demand/need of changing trends of modern Industries.
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Amalgamate
traditional research for Nano Science with advanced cutting-edge
technologies for product development and manufacturing such as NEMS, MEMs,
nano drugs, lab on chip concepts, etc.
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Introduce the
powerful tools of Nano Science and Nanotechnology for R&D with a rigorous
attention to device fabrication.
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Exposure to National & International research in the field of Nano Science
and Nanotechnology.
Course Specific
Outcomes
The
CBSGS pattern has been introduced in 2016 and continues till the
date |
M.Sc. (CBCS)
(Nanosciences and Nanotechnology) |
Understanding growing demand and the need to literate and motivate
young generation towards the field of Nanosciences and
Nanotechnology (The field has already reduced the gap in between
scientific research and technological breakthroughs in various area
including medical, space, military, communication technology etc.):
The National Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, University
of Mumbai (NCNNUM) conducts two years full time post graduate course
work (i.e. M.Sc.) in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for the academic
year 2016 onwards. The proposed course work will offer an
opportunity to students to combine solid scientific knowledge with
extensive skills developed through hands-on research experience in
cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art facilities developed
at the centre. This rigorous degree program designed pulls many
areas of the natural sciences such as chemicals, materials, and
structures that occur at the nano level (i.e., smaller than 100
nanometers). Students have freedom to choose courses and conduct
research on topics related to nanosciences and nanotechnology in
collaboration with research institutes as well as industries. |
Semester I |
Name of the Course |
Course Code |
Activities with direct
bearing on Employability/ Entrepreneurship/ Skill development |
CNN-101 |
Essential Physics |
Core competency development in basics of physical sciences viz.
atoms and molecules, the elementary principals, mathematical
principles, electronics, etc. |
CNN-102 |
Essential Chemistry |
Core competency development in basics of chemical sciences viz.
Chemical Kinetics, thermodynamics, surface chemistry and colloids,
chemical bonding, etc. |
CNN-103 |
Essential Mathematics |
Core competency development in mathematical science.
Devising or using
depictions of mathematical objects or relationships: equations,
formulae, graphs, tables, diagrams, textual descriptions. |
CNN-104 |
Essential Biology |
Core competency development in biophysical techniques, cell biology,
cell signalling, immune system and bio-sensor. |
CNN-111 |
Phys. Lab I |
Hands on experience on two and four probe conductivity measurement;
hall effect, mobility and carrier concentration measurement for
semiconductor. |
CNN-112 |
Phys. Lab II |
Hands on experience on thin film deposition and its
characterization. |
CNN-113 |
Chemistry. Lab I |
Hands on experience and developments/demonstration of skills in
qualitative and quantitative analysis. |
CNN-114 |
Chemistry. Lab II |
Hands on experience on synthesis of nanomaterials and its physical
and thermal parameter study. |
Semester II |
CNN-201 |
Solid State Physics |
Core competency development in crystal structure, phonons,
semiconductors, Plasmon�s- polaritons and polarons. |
CNN-202 |
Fundamentals of
nano materials |
Orientation and introduction towards Nanotechnology skill sets in
miniaturization, synthesis, properties and applications of
nanomaterials. |
CNN-203 |
Interaction of
matter with radiations |
Foundation of spectroscopy skill in quantum mechanics, atoms and
molecules. |
CNN-204 |
Experimental
Methods |
Development of core competency in experimental techniques such as
vacuum, ultra-high vacuum, thermal evaporation, chemical and
electrochemical methods. |
CNN-211 |
Synthesis and
Characterization of nanomaterials |
Hands on experience in synthesis and characterization of
nanomaterials using sophisticated instruments. |
CNN-212 |
Synthesis and
Characterization of Biomolecules and Biomaterials |
Hands on experience in synthesis and characterization of
biomolecules and biomaterials |
CNN-213 |
Vacuum systems and
techniques |
Hands on experience on vacuum pumps, vacuum gauge, thermal
evaporation system, pulse laser deposition system, DC sputtering
system, etc. |
CNN-214 |
Laboratory IV |
Hands on experience on spectroscopy and electrochemistry. |
Semester III |
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Micro-Nanofabrication |
Core competency development in micro-nanofabrication viz.
Nano Fabrication by photons, Charged Beam, Scanning Probes and Self
Assembly; MEMS - NEMS fabrication; CNC milling and micro-machines;
3D printing, etc. |
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Nano-SHE (Safety Health and Environment) |
Core competency development in
Functional principles of Bionanotechnology therapies, Nanomachines,
Nanobarcodes and Nanobiosensors, Nanopharmaceuticals, Nanomedicine:
Applications, Nanoparticle in Aquatic and Terrestrial Environment,
Nanoparticles as pollutants, Nanoparticle Safety: United States
perspective, Human Effects of Nanoparticle Exposure, etc. |
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Elective course |
Nanodevices
(Chemistry, Physics, Biology approaches) |
Core competency in devices viz.
Basic Concepts, device concept, Sensor and detector Materials,
Humidity and moisture sensors, Temperature Sensors, Light Detectors,
Radiation Detectors, etc. |
Advance
Instrumentation methods |
Detail exposure to state of art instrumentation facility such as
Transmission
Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning
Tunnelling Microscopy (STM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD),
Spectrochemical Methods, etc. |
Nanotechnology in
Food and Agriculture Industry |
Core competency in food and agriculture science such as
Intermolecular
interactions and supramolecular structures, Nanoparticles in
agricultural and food diagnostics, Nanotechnology in food
production, Nanotechnology in food packaging, etc. |
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Optional Courses |
Electrochemical
Power sources and Nanotechnology |
Detail exposure to application of electrochemistry in power sources
and nanotechnology viz. batteries, supercapacitor, fuel cells, etc. |
Industrial
nanotechnology |
Development of nanotechnology skills required for industrial
applications. |
Nanotechnology in
Defense and Space |
Core competency in applications of nanotechnology in defence and
space such as
Nanobio: Smart nanobio materials/sensors for chemical/bio-warfare. |
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Numerical methods and recipes |
Skill development in computational methods. |
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Research methodology |
Imbibe research aptitude and good professional practices. |
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Short Term Project |
Collection, interpretation and presentation of research data for
identification of research problem. |
Semester IV |
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Project |
Exposure to real world and open ended research problems. |
There have been choices provided in the syllabus which can be
offered by the students depending on their own interest. |
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Application Form
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