SCI 3750 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
Nanoscience and nanotechnologies contain components that are less than a millionth of a meter but as small as several billionths of a meter. That size scale creates new properties in materials that are not seen at other size scales. This course will explore the basic science concepts in physics, chemistry, material science and biology that are critical to understanding nanoscale science and nanotechnology. The significance of quantum, electrical, physical, and magnetic properties will be highlighted as we investigate current applications used in nanotechnology. The tools used to manipulate atoms, molecules, and materials at the nanoscale will be discussed.
Prereq: CHM 1010 or CHM 1050 (quarter system prereq: CH 200 or CH 200A or CH 200B)
Note: Students choose between Demonstrate Ethical Understanding or Exhibit Curiosity.
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: Exhibit Curiosity, Demonstrate Ethical Understanding

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the current state and potential future impact of nanotechnology
Explain the significance of the surface/volume ratio in nanomaterials and its impact on material properties
Compare electrical, physical, magnetic and quantum properties at the macro- and nanoscales
Explain the design considerations required for manufacturing and employing nanoscale devices and materials
Evaluate the societal impacts of nanotechnology

Prerequisites by Topic

Atomic structure
Intermolecular forces
Subatomic particles
Molecular structures

Course Topics

Self-assembly
Nanoscale allotropes of carbon: fullerenes and nanotubes
Quantum dots and nanoparticles
Surface properties of atoms
Comparison of electrical, physical, magnetic and quantum properties at the macro- and nanoscale
Tools of nanotechnology
Societal impacts of nanotechnology
Current state of nanotechnology
Quantum dots and nanoparticles
Nanoscale allotropes of carbon

Coordinator
Dr. Anne-Marie Nickel

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