This multi-disciplinary course provides an introduction to scientific principles and applications of nano-science and technology to students coming from a wide variety of backgrounds. The course takes a systems-based approach to demonstrate how different nano-concepts come together to create systems with unique functions and characteristics. Nano and macroscale systems are compared to emphasize the fundamental differences between phenomena at different scales.

Instructional Objectives:

1. Explain the fundamental properties of materials at nano-scale, especially as distinguished from their properties at the macro-scale.
2. Critically analyze nanotechnology systems and distinguish their unique properties that are solely based on nano-scale features.
3. Discuss the current and potential impact of nanoscience in applications, including mechanics, electronics, photonics, and biotechnology.
4. Calculate and/or estimate of the electronic, optical, mechanical properties of materials at nano-scale.
5. Describe operational principles of devices based on nano-scale patterning or nano-structured materials and calculate their properties.
6. Articulate the early milestones, key personalities, and current challenges of nanotechnology.

Textbook: Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems (3rd Ed., Rogers et al.)

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

• ASSIST ERC (2014), "E304: Introduction to Nano Science & Technology," https://nanohub.org/resources/23384.

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1. ASSIST Center
2. Engineering Research Center (ERC)
3. nano technology
4. NCN Group - Nanotechnology