Semester-wise syllabus for B.Tech in Nanotechnology

 

Year 1: Foundation in Science & Basic Engineering

Semester 1

1. Mathematics-I 

   - Calculus, matrices, differential equations. 

2. Physics-I 

   - Mechanics, thermodynamics, wave optics. 

3. Chemistry-I 

   - Atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties. 

4. Introduction to Nanotechnology 

   - Basics of nanoscience, history, and societal impact. 

5. Engineering Graphics 

   - Technical drawing, CAD basics (AutoCAD/SolidWorks). 

6. Lab-I 

   - Basic chemistry/physics experiments, microscopy techniques. 

 

Semester 2 

1. Mathematics-II 

   - Probability, statistics, Fourier series. 

2. Physics-II 

   - Electromagnetism, quantum mechanics basics. 

3. Chemistry-II 

   - Organic chemistry, polymers, colloids. 

4. Programming for Engineers 

   - Python/C++ for simulations and data analysis. 

5. Materials Science 

   - Crystal structures, defects, phase diagrams. 

6. Lab-II 

   - Synthesis of nanoparticles (e.g., sol-gel, precipitation methods). 

 

Year 2: Core Nanotechnology & Engineering Principles 

Semester 3 

1. Mathematics-III 

   - Numerical methods, complex analysis. 

2. Solid State Physics 

   - Band theory, semiconductors, superconductors. 

3. Nanomaterials 

   - Types (0D, 1D, 2D), carbon nanotubes, graphene, quantum dots. 

4. Electronics Engineering 

   - Semiconductor devices, diodes, MOSFETs.  

5. Lab-III 

   - Characterization tools (SEM, TEM, XRD). 

 

Semester 4 

1. Quantum Mechanics 

   - Schrödinger equation, tunneling, particle in a box. 

2. Nanofabrication Techniques 

   - Top-down (lithography, etching) vs. bottom-up (self-assembly). 

3. Biotechnology Basics 

   - Biomolecules, DNA-protein interactions, bio-nano interfaces. 

4. Environmental Nanotechnology 

   - Green synthesis, nanoremediation. 

5. Lab-IV 

   - Thin-film deposition (CVD, sputtering), AFM analysis. 

 

Year 3: Specialization & Applications 

Semester 5 

1. Nanomechanics

   - Mechanical properties of nanomaterials, stress-strain analysis. 

2. Nanophotonics 

   - Plasmonics, photonic crystals, optical nanomaterials. 

3. Nanoelectronics 

   - Quantum computing, spintronics, molecular electronics. 

4. Elective-I 

   - Nanomedicine or Energy Nanomaterials. 

5. Lab-V 

   - Drug delivery systems, nanocomposite synthesis. 

 

Semester 6 

1. Advanced Characterization Techniques 

   - STM, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, BET analysis. 

2. Computational Nanotechnology 

   - Molecular dynamics, DFT simulations (LAMMPS, GROMACS). 

3. Nanotoxicology & Safety 

   - Health risks, regulatory policies. 

4. Elective-II 

   - Nanorobotics or Nanocatalysis. 

5. Lab-VI 

   - Simulation projects (e.g., modeling graphene behavior). 

 

Year 4: Advanced Topics & Capstone Projects 

Semester 7 

1. Nanotechnology in Energy 

   - Solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors. 

2. Nanotechnology in Medicine 

   - Biosensors, targeted drug delivery, imaging agents. 

3. Elective-III 

   - Smart Nanomaterials or Nanotech in Agriculture. 

4. Project-I 

   - Mini-project (e.g., designing a nanosensor for pollution detection). 

5. Industrial Training 

   - Internship in R&D labs, semiconductor, or pharma industries. 

 

Semester 8 

1. Ethics & IPR in Nanotechnology 

   - Patenting, ethical challenges, societal impact. 

2. Emerging Trends 

   - 2D materials (MXenes), AI/ML in nanotech, metamaterials. 

3. Project-II (Thesis) 

   - Final-year project (e.g., nanoparticle-based water purification system). 

 

Electives 

- Nanomedicine: Drug delivery, theranostics. 

- Nanoelectronics: Quantum dots, flexible electronics. 

- Energy Storage: Supercapacitors, hydrogen storage. 

- Environmental Nanotech: Air/water filtration, nanoremediation. 

- Nanocoatings: Anti-corrosion, self-healing surfaces. 

 

Key Labs & Tools 

- Synthesis: Ball milling, sol-gel, CVD. 

- Characterization: SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD. 

- Simulation: COMSOL, MATLAB, LAMMPS. 

- Applications: Biosensors, nano-drug carriers, solar cells.