0305-370 - Introduction to Nanotechnology

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

The course gives an overview of nanotechnology, including nanofabrication, characterization and applications and provides students with an up-todate summary of nanotechnology-related research, techniques and devices. Students develop skills to understand the realistic potentials of nanotechnology, appreciate associated challenges and possibly foresee the opportunities offered by nanoscale structures. Topics include: 1) basic principles and defi nitions of nanoscience and nanotechnology; 2) nanofabrication techniques with emphasis in differentiating top-down and bottom-up approaches; 3) characterization tools and techniques useful for nanoscale structures; 4) examples of current research and applications in electronics, medicine and energy storage; 5) environmental issues, public acceptance, nanotechnology market and career. (1011-208, 1017-312) Class 4, Credit 4

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.