Course Description
Covers the fundamental concepts in chemistry, biology and physics that are central to the interdisciplinary field of Nanoscience. Topics covered in this course include concepts in statistical mechanics (thermal, entropic, quantum, and fluctuation effects), self-assembly, diffusion, molecular recognition, molecular nanotechnology and nanomaterials, intermolecular and surface/interfacial forces at the nanoscale, cell adhesion and recognition, quantum phenomena, polymer physics, near-field optics, and nanoscale metrology, microscopy, and imaging.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of nanoscience.
- Identify roles that nanoscience principles play in the function of nanoscale technologies.
- Understand the results of current research with fundamental principles. Study and discuss a topic of interest in nano-confined phenomena and identify techniques for fundamental or application research.
- Interpret and evaluate fundamental and applied nanoscale research for a variety of applications.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Exam 1 | 30% |
| Exam 2 | 30% |
| Homework and/or Quiz | 20% |
| Participation & Project/presentation | 20% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100 | A |
| 90-93 | A- |
| 88-89 | B+ |
| 84-87 | B |
| 80-83 | B- |
| 78-79 | C+ |
| 74-77 | C |
| <74 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Class attendance is expected. Upon notice you can have one absence without effect on your grade. Your grade will drop with each additional absence as -10 points without a verified/valid excuse (e.g., if sick, doctor’s note is a verified excuse). The exams will be in person. An exam missed due to an unexcused absence may NOT be made up. Students are responsible to deliver assignments in time.
JSNN’s attendance rule is applied.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.