B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Materials Science & Nanotechnology
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 128
Programme overview
The Materials Science & Nanotechnology program at Timbuktu American University (TAU) focuses on the discovery, design, and application of advanced materials at both the macro and nanoscale. Students learn how materials interact at the atomic level and how these properties can be harnessed for applications in energy, medicine, electronics, aerospace, and sustainable infrastructure. This interdisciplinary program bridges physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology, giving students a unique platform for innovation.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 coursesFoundations in Science & Mathematics
- 01Introduction to Materials Science
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03General Physics I (Mechanics)
- 04General Chemistry I & II
- 05Academic Writing & Communication
- 06Introduction to Computing (Python for Engineers)
Year 2
9 coursesCore Materials Principles
- 01Engineering Mathematics III (Linear Algebra & Differential Equations)
- 02Organic Chemistry for Materials Science
- 03Physical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics)
- 04Crystallography & Structure of Materials
- 05Electrical & Magnetic Properties of Materials
- 06Mechanics of Materials
- 07Materials Characterization Methods (X-Ray
- 08SEM
- 09TEM)
Year 3
8 coursesAdvanced Materials Science & Nanotechnology
- 01Nanoscience & Nanotechnology I (Introduction to Nanomaterials)
- 02Polymer Science & Engineering
- 03Ceramics & Composite Materials
- 04Materials Thermodynamics & Kinetics
- 05Quantum Mechanics for Materials Scientists
- 06Electronics Materials (Semiconductors
- 07Thin Films)
- 08Biomaterials & Medical Applications
Year 4
11 coursesApplications & Research
- 01Nanoscience & Nanotechnology II (Nanodevices
- 02Nanofabrication)
- 03Energy Materials (Solar Cells
- 04Batteries
- 05Hydrogen Storage)
- 06Materials for Aerospace & Defense
- 07Materials for Sustainable Construction
- 08Capstone Research Project (e.g
- 09Nanomedicine Application
- 10Solar Nanomaterials)
- 11Internship in Materials/Manufacturing Industry
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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