6-week Summer University

Date: 11.06.-22.07.2012

Main emphasis: Nanotechnology and intensive German course

Target groups and prerequisites: International students of natural sciences and technical engineering who have completed an introduction to quantum physics

Application deadline: 15 March 2012

 

Program overview

Do you want to qualify yourself further in the field of nanotechnology and at the same time be introduced to German culture and language?

Then “Finding Nano” is exactly the right Summer University program for you. Munich has much to offer and Technische Universität München is one of only three Universities which were distinguished in 2006 in an Excellence Initiative. You will be exposed to the many facets of this city and will make many new experiences.

The NanoScience lectures provide a comprehensive introduction to the current stage of development of nanotechnology, including their application areas. The electronic properties of nano materials, their production processes and applications are discussed.

In the NanoTECH module, you and other participants work on a one-week laboratory project of choice (nanoimprinting, organic sensors or photovoltaic). You also visit industrial locations (e.g. General Electric, BMW) and research institutes (e.g. Max-Planck-Institute, Walter-Schottky-Institute). You so obtain firsthand information on the local industry and research situation and are given the possibility of initiating long-term contacts with the TUM and the companies visited.

The course program is supplemented by an intensive German language course and a cultural and free-time program which enables you to discover Munich and surrounding sights.

 

Program structure

1. Technical program

a) NanoScience lecture

Technical supervision: Dr. José Garrido, Dr. Ian Sharp (Walter-Schottky-Institute TUM)

Themes:

• Electronic transport in 3, 2, and 1 dimension
• Nanofabrication technology (including molecular beam epitaxy, self assembly of
• nanostructures, scanning probe techniques)
• Semiconductor superlattices and quantum dots
• Nanoparticles, nanotubes, and nanowires
• Molecular electronics
• Bioelectronics (DNA, proteins, and neurons-based electronics)
• Nanomaterials for energy production and energy storage

Course language: English

Period, 30 hours; 2 Semester Credit Hours; 1 Quarter Course Credits

 

b) Nanotechnology in Germany

Technical supervision: Prof. Matthew Grayson (Northwestern University, TUM visiting professor); Prof. Paolo Lugli (TUM)

• Practical training in the laboratory
• Visits to industrial locations, research institutes and start-up companies (e.g. BMW, General Electric, Max-Planck-Institute, Walter-Schottky-Insitute)

 

Course language: English

Period, 30 hours; 2 Semester credit hours; 1 Quarter course credit

 

2. German language and culture

Maximum group size: 18 participants, beginner courses and advanced groups

Acting and communicating oriented course

Course language: German

Period, 50 hours; 3 Semester credit hours; 1.5 Quarter course credits

 

3. Free-time program

• Day excursions (z.B. Neuschwanstein, Regensburg, Nuremberg or Salzburg, hiking in the Alps)
• Guided tour of Munich
• Visits to museums (e.g. Deutches Museum, Pinakotheken (famous art galleries))
• Cultural events (e.g. theater, cinema or opera)
• “Get-togethers” (international evening, bowling, sport,…)

 

Course fee: 3,300.00 €

The course fee covers:

• Technical program
• Intensive German course and teaching material
• Supervised free-time program including cost of admission
• Pick up service from airport or station
• Accommodation in a student hostel, guest house or hostel
• Health insurance
• Cafeteria card (charged with 120 €)
• Monthly or weekly season tickets for the MVV (Munich public transport)
• Care and accompaniment by student tutors

 

 

Maximum number of course participants: 20

Download: Sample program

Download: Flyer

Download: Course syllabus

Download: Application form

Contact: sommeruni@zv.tum.de