Nanoscience and Microsystems (NSMS)
510.
Chemistry and Physics at the Nanoscale.
(3)
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 [512 / 412].
Characterization Methods for Nanostructures.
(3)
(Also offered as CBE 512 / 412, CHEM 569 / 469)
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)
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.
{Fall}
519.
Theory, Fabrication, and Characterization of Nano and Microelectromechanical Systems (NEMS/MEMS).
(4)
(Also offered as ECE 519; ME 419/519)
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.
{Fall}
550.
Social and Ethical Issues in Nanotechnology.
(1-3)
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.
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.
Pre- or corequisite: ECE **371.
581.
Colloidal Nanocrystals for Biomedical Applications.
(3)
(Also offered as BME, 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 Δ)
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
650.
Research.
(1-12 to a maximum of 24 Δ)
May be repeated with any single faculty member.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
