Nanoscience and Microsystems
410 / 510.
Chemistry and Physics at the Nanoscale.
(3)
(Also offered as PHYC 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.
{Spring}
512.
Characterization Methods for Nanostructures.
(3)
(Also offered as CHEM 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.
{Fall}
518.
Synthesis of Nanostructures.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE, 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: 510
{Spring}
519.
Theory, Fabrication, and Characterization of Nano & Microelectromechanical Systems (NEMS/MEMS).
(4 [3])
(Also offered as ECE, ME 519)
Lectures and laboratory projects on physical theory, design, analysis, fabrication, and characterization of micro and nanosystems. Special attention given to scaling effects involved with operation of devices at nano and microscale.
522L.
Fundamentals of Nanofluidics.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 522L)
This course exposes students to comprehensive yet essential elements in understanding nanofluidics for the purpose of effective separation of biomolecules: dynamics of complex fluids, colloidal chemistry, biochemistry, biomimetic surface functionalization, electroosmosis/electrophoresis, electrodynamics, optics, and spectroscopy.
531.
Nanoscale Quantum Structure Growth and Device Applications.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 531)
Introduction to vapor-phase transport and surface phenomena that govern crystal growth, nanostructure patterning, and device performance.
{Fall; upon demand.}
550.
Social and Ethical Issues in Nanotechnology.
(1-3)
(Also offered as CHNE, 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.
572.
Semiconductor Physics.
(3)
(Also offered as ECE 572)
Crystal properties, symmetry and imperfections. Energy bands, electron dynamics, effective mass tensor, concept and properties of holes. Equilibrium distributions, density of states, Fermi energy and transport properties including Boltzmann’s equation. Continuity equation, diffusion and drift of carriers.
Prerequisite: ECE 471
574L.
Microelectronics Processing.
(3)
(Also offered as ECE 474L/574L)
Materials science of semiconductors, microelectronics technologies, device/circuit fabrication, parasitics and packaging. Lab project features small group design/fabrication/testing of MOS circuits.
581.
Colloidal Nanocrystals for Biomedical Applications.
(3)
(Also offered as BIOM, ECE 581)
Intended for students planning careers combining engineering, materials science, and biomedical sciences. Covers synthesis, nanocrystals characterization, biofunctionalization, biomedical nanosensors, FRET-based nanosensing, molecular-level sensing/imaging, and applications in cell biology, cancer diagnostics and therapy, neuroscience, and drug delivery.
595.
Special Topics.
(1-3 to a maximum of 9 ∆)
599.
Master’s Thesis.
(1-6, no limit ∆)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
650.
Research.
(1-12 to a maximum of 24 ∆)
May be repeated with any single faculty member.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit ∆)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
