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Nanotechnology Concentration

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Nanotechnologists manipulate matter at the molecular and atomic level for the purpose of developing new technologies.

» Program Overview

Manipulating matter at the molecular and atomic level for the purpose of developing new materials, machines, and methodology is central to this cutting-edge discipline.

Nanotechnologists use their knowledge of the tiny but immense world of the atom and molecule to innovate new technology, research equipment, essential medical devices, drugs, and a myriad of other inventions.

This is an interdisciplinary program and can be added to any major.

» Curriculum

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Introduction to Nanotechnology
The course introduces students to the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology. The design, fabrication and characterization of structures, devices, and systems by controlled manipulation of size and shape at the nanometer scale impacts a broad range of industries and applications. The first half of the course will cover the nanoscale physics, different synthesis and characterization methods of nanomaterials, nanomachines and nanodevices. Student will then work on projects involving synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and nanodevices with applications ranging from electronics, manufacturing, energy to biology and medicine.

BME/EME/PSC 3223*

3

Nanoscale Characterization
This course introduces students to theories and practices of the characterization techniques and instruments commonly used in nanoscale research and manufacturing. The topics include piezoelectric effect, nano-positioning, Vander Waals force, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Secondary Electrons and Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM), Bremsstrahlung and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscope (EDX), Fluorescence and Confocal Microscope, and Polarization and Ellipsometery. Principles of other characterization methods, such as Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, will also be introduced. The course is designed to be hybrid, with approximately 50% lecture and 50% lab.

BME/EME/PHY 4263*

3

Nanomaterials
The emerging nanotechnology is fundamentally based on the ability to create new materials at the nanoscale. This course provides an overview of the synthesis and properties of nanomaterials. Topics include materials at reduced dimensions, methods of nanoscience, properties and applications at the nanoscale, and the impact of nanomaterials on health, environmental and infrastructure.

BME/CHM/EME 4213*

3

Nano-related Projects

BME/CHM/EME/PHY XXX3

3

*Prerequisite: Chemistry I (CHM1213)

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.