Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
UG and Grad. introduction to nanotechnology and nanoscience. The course has two components:1) Students receive a set of formal lectures introducing nanotechnology and nanoscience, covering nanofabrication technology (how one achieves the nanometer length scale, from "bottom up" to "top down" technologies), the interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology and nanoscience (including areas of chemistry, material science, physics, and molecular biology), examples of nanoscience phenomena (the crossover from bulk to quantum mechanical properties) and applications from integrated circuits, quantum computing, MEMS, and bioengineering 2) Projects. Students are asked to present on a variety of current journal papers to the class & lead discussion.
Topics
- To introduce and provide a broad view of the nascent field of nanoscience and nanotechnology to undergraduates. To introduce students to inter- and multi-disciplinary science and engineering.
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. An ability to communicate effectively. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
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Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027