SCI 105 - Introduction to Nanotechnology

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Science

Description:

This course will cover the application of nanotechnology to electronic, chemical, and biological fields including a review of the basic science concepts. The impact of the commercialization of nanotechnology on society and the environment will be discussed. It is intended primarily for students in any of the various technology programs who will seek employment as laboratory technicians in research and industrial laboratories. Emphasis will be placed on providing a broad overview of the field. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of scientific notation and size relationships between nanometers and other metric measures; Describe the societal impacts of nanotechnology on modern society; List at least five biological applications of nanotechnology; Find, using Internet research, five commercial applications of nanotechnology; Describe the structures known as nanotubes and bucky balls, and one current application of each form; Describe the application of nanotechnology in environmental and medical sensors to electronic monitoring; Define key nanotechnology concepts such as "buttom-up", "self-assembly", and "molecular recognition"; Discuss instrumentation, such as SEM and STM, which is used at the nano level; Hypothesize future applications of nanotechnology.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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