NSMS Core Courses

NSMS 510/410.  Chemistry & Physics at the Nanoscale.  (3  Duncan, Brozik, Evans, Keller (Also offered as Chem 471*, Physics 410*.)  Students will study chemical and physical concepts necessary to understand nanoscale materials:  Quantum properties, charge confinement, and nanoscale thermodynamics, surface and interfacial forces, nanomachines and nanostructures, self-organization, and scaling.  Emphasis on problem-solving skills development.  New Course, Fall 2006

NSMS 512. Characterization Methods for Nanostructures.  (3) Brearley, Datye, Fulghum (Also offered as ChNE 512.) Nanostructure characterization methods.  Examine principles underlying techniques and limitations, and how to interpret data from each method:  electron beam, scanning probe, x-ray, neutron scattering, optical and near field optical.  Lab demonstrations and projects provide experience. {spring?}

NSMS 518.  Synthesis of Nanostructures.  (3)  Brinker, Brueck (Also offered as ChNE 518, ECE 518.) Underlying physical and chemical principles (optics, organic and inorganic chemistry, colloid chemistry, surface and materials science) for nanostructure formation using ‘top-down’ lithography (patterned optical exposure of photosensitive materials) and ‘bottom-up’ self-assembly. Labs will synthesize samples.  Prerequisite:  NSMS 510.  To be offered Fall 2007, previous offered as an elective.

NSMS 519.  MEMS Transducer Devices and Technology. (3).  Chen, Christodoulou, CINT Scientists.  (Also offered as ECE 519.)  Bridging nanostructures and microsystems, about integrating nanostructures into systems and functional devices.  Covers silicon based MEMS, biological systems, other applications, modeling and reliability.  Existing course, offered every Spring.

NSMS 550. Social and Ethical Issues in Nanotechnology. (3)  Mills, Fledderman (Also offered as ChNE 550, ECE 550.)  In this course, students will examine issues arising from this emerging technology, including those of privacy, health and safety, the environment, public perception and human enhancement. First offered Fall 2006, offered every fall thereafter.

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May 28th
SUB - Santa Ana B
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Andrew De La Riva