Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: PHYS 1051; 3 credits from CHEM 2211, CHEM 2411; or permission of the Department This course examines the changes in physical and chemical properties that arise when systems are confined to nanoscale dimensions and discusses applications in electronics, photonics, and biotechnology. Topics may include: quantum confinement, scanning probe techniques, localized surface plasmon resonance, self-assembled monolayers, nanoparticle synthesis, and biological applications. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: CHEM 3991-Nanoscience and Nanotechnology -14/WI, 16/WI)