Semester-wise Syllabus for B.Sc Nanotechnology 

Semester 1: Foundations of Science

1. Introduction to Nanotechnology

   • History, scope, and applications of nanotechnology.

2. Physics for Nanoscience

   • Quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and nanomaterials.

3. Chemistry for Nanoscience

   • Atomic structure, chemical bonding, and molecular interactions.

4. Mathematics for Nanotechnology

   • Calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra.

5. Basics of Biology (for Bionanotech)

   • Cell biology, biomolecules, and DNA structure.

6. Lab Work

   • Basic experiments in physics/chemistry relevant to nanoscience.

Semester 2: Fundamentals of Materials & Nanoscience

1. Materials Science

   • Crystal structures, defects, and phase diagrams.

2. Nanomaterials & Synthesis

   • Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches (e.g., sol-gel, CVD).

3. Quantum Physics for Nanotech

   • Schrödinger equation, band theory, and quantum confinement.

4. Analytical Techniques

   • Basics of microscopy (SEM, TEM) and spectroscopy (XRD, FTIR).

5. Environmental Nanoscience

   • Nanopollution, green nanotechnology, and regulations.

6. Lab Work

   • Synthesis of nanoparticles (e.g., gold NPs, carbon nanotubes).

Semester 3: Characterization & Applications

1. Nanomaterials Characterization

   • Advanced techniques (AFM, STM, BET analysis).

2. Nanophysics

   • Electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of nanomaterials.

3. Polymer Nanotechnology

   • Nanocomposites, conductive polymers, and applications.

4. Computational Nanotechnology

   • Molecular modeling (DFT, MD simulations).

5. Lab Work

   • Hands-on training with characterization tools (e.g., SEM, XRD).

Semester 4: Specialized Nanotech Fields

1. Nanobiotechnology

   • Drug delivery, biosensors, and nanomedicine.

2. Nanoelectronics

   • Quantum dots, nanowires, and nano-transistors.

3. Nanophotonics & Plasmonics

   • Light-matter interactions, metamaterials.

4. Ethics & Safety in Nanotech

   • Toxicity, risk assessment, and regulatory policies.

5. Lab Work

   • Fabrication of nanodevices (e.g., lab-on-a-chip).

Semester 5: Advanced Topics & Electives

1. Nanofabrication Techniques

   • Lithography, self-assembly, and 3D printing at the nanoscale.

2. Energy Nanotechnology

   • Solar cells, batteries, and supercapacitors.

3. Elective I (e.g., Nanocatalysis/Nanorobotics)

4. Elective II (e.g., Computational Materials Science)

5. Research Project (Begin)

   • Literature review and proposal submission.

Semester 6: Industrial Training & Dissertation

1. Industrial Applications

   • Case studies from healthcare, electronics, and energy sectors.

2. Entrepreneurship in Nanotech

   • Startups, patents, and commercialization.

3. Dissertation Submission

   • Original research project (experimental/theoretical).

4. Viva & Internship (Optional)

   • Industry/research lab training (e.g., CSIR, DRDO, nanotech firms).