Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 105 - The Science and Potential Implications of Nanotechnology

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Colgate University

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R. Geier Imagine repairing you body without surgery, driving a car that does not need gas, wearing clothes that never get dirty, enjoying abundance without damaging the environment, carrying a supercomputer in your back pocket, and taking an elevator to the moon. Such is the hope and the hype of nanotechnology - the study of materials and devices with dimensions on the nanoscale (1 x 10-9m, the realm of assemblies of molecules). This course provides an introduction to the science and potential implications of molecular nanotechnology. Scientific and sensationalist visions of nanotechnology are critically examined through a combination of readings, lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities. The course forges an appreciation for the nanoscale, an understanding of the excitement and the challenges, and an awareness of the societal and ethical implications of emerging technologies.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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