Course syllabus for Modeling and fabrication of micro/nanodevices

Course syllabus adopted 2026-02-10 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameModellering och tillverkning av mikro-och nanokomponenter
  • CodeMCC115
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPNAT
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyEngineering Physics
  • DepartmentMICROTECHNOLOGY AND NANOSCIENCE
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 18131
  • Maximum participants24 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0108 Project 7.5 c
Grading: UG		 7.5 c

In programmes

Examiner

Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements

Course specific prerequisites

MC2 cleanroom course.

Aim

The course aims to give students an introduction to research and fabrication of components in a cleanroom environment, which is important for later activities both in research and in the micro- and nanotechnology industry.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • fabricate parts of micro- or nano-devices;
  • structure- and plan project work;
  • understand processing techniques involved in their project;
  • know how to work safely in the MC2 clean room;
  • write scientific reports and make clear presentation;
  • put performed work and results in a bigger context;

Content

In general, the study work comprises literature studies regarding the project's field and relevant micro/nanotechnology processes, project planning, manufacturing of micro/nano devices or their parts, device characterization, and writing of a scientific report. Particular content varies from project to project and is determined by the project supervisor. The course ends with a seminar where the students present their work.

Organisation

The students work in groups of 2–4 people. The projects can either be chosen from the projects offered before the course starts or initiated by the students themselves in collaboration with a research group. In the latter case, the professor who takes on the supervision must submit a short project description (approximately half a page) to the course coordinator.

Early course registration is mandatory, since the allocation of projects takes place during the introductory lecture. Attendance at this lecture is compulsory, as the number of projects and available places is limited.

Literature

To be suggested by the project supervisor.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written scientific report (min 8 pages) plus oral presentation. Keeping a lab-book with hand-written notes taken during the project time is compulsory. The grade (pass-not pass) is based on the practical performance, written report, home assignment, and oral presentation.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.