Bachelor's Degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Knowledge

• Identify the fundamental theories, concepts, and facts in the fields of physics, chemistry, and biology that describe the properties of organic and inorganic matter.
• Recognize the most appropriate mathematical models and tools for solving basic problems in the field of experimental sciences.
• Identify the variation in the physicochemical properties of matter at the nanometric scale compared to the macroscopic scale.
• Describe the methods and techniques for synthesis, characterization and study of properties of nanosystems applicable in the field of nanotechnology.
• Describe the main systems and devices used in micro and nanotechnology, as well as the properties and characteristics of the organic and inorganic materials that compose them.
• Identify the fundamentals of biochemistry and biology involved in methods and applications in the field of diagnostics and therapy. 
• To recognise the socio-economic, environmental and cultural progress of society brought about by research, innovation and technological development in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. 

Skills

• Integrate the different types of knowledge from the fields of physics, chemistry, engineering and biology involved in micro- and nanoscale phenomena. 
• Apply the scientific and technological knowledge acquired to solve problems of a quantitative or qualitative nature in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
• Apply the general safety and operating standards of a laboratory and the specific regulations for the handling and recycling of instrumentation, equipment and chemical and biological products and materials, taking into account their properties and risks.
• Manipulate the instruments and equipment of physical, chemical and biological laboratories for both the synthesis and analysis of nanosystems and their properties.
• Use the basic tools and techniques of nanofabrication and nanomanipulation to obtain nanostructures, nanosystems and nanodevices of technological interest.
• Collect, analyze, and present data and observations, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Integrate the different scientific, technological, economic and social knowledge that characterise nanotechnologies. 
• Communicate and disseminate information in a clear and synthetic way in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology at different levels, using the appropriate language and tools.

Competences

• Transfer the specific knowledge and skills of the micro and nanometric scale to the academic and professional spheres.
• Propose methods and processes in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology to provide innovative responses to the needs and demands of society.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, developing personal values in terms of interpersonal relationships and group work.
• Work autonomously in the development of activities and projects in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
• To act in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, assessing the social, economic and environmental impact of its activity.
• Act in the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology projects with ethical responsibility and with respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity and democratic values, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• To analyse inequalities based on sex/gender that occur in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies.