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NME 220 – Spring 2013
Introduction to Molecular and Nanoscale Principles
Course Coordinator: Professor René M. Overney
245 Benson, 206-543-4353, E-mail the instructor
Teaching Assistants:
Vance Jaeger (e-mail: vjaeger@uw.edu), Benson Hall, B17
Percy Weintraub
(e-mail: percyw@u.washington.edu), Foege Hall, N310
Lecture/Recitation:
MWF 12:30-1:20
GWN 301 (Lecture – attendance mandatory)
F 1:30-2:20 MLR 301 (Recitation – attendance mandatory)
Office Hours:
Overney: W 1:30-2:30 (Benson 245)
Jaeger: Thu 12:30 - 1:30 (Benson B17)
Weintraub: Thu 1:30 - 2:30
(Foege N310)
Course Textbook: Nanotechnology – Understanding
Small Systems (2nd Ed.) by B. Rogers et al., CRC Press (2011)
Prerequisites: Either CHEM 142, CHEM 144, or
CHEM 145; either MATH 126 or MATH 136; PHYS 121
Syllabus
Course Description
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The course provides an introduction to nanotechnology
and nanoscience based on fundamental principles. It introduces the students
to macroscopic limits of material properties and molecular structures,
interaction forces, molecular transport properties, thermodynamic
principles, cooperative and nanoscale phenomena, and device and process
technologies.
Specific Course Objectives:
- introduce
theories and concepts of nanoscale systems based on fundamental principles,
- give students an appreciation
for the importance of nanotechnology in science and engineering,
- provide a basis
for continuing education in molecular and nanoscale science and
engineering.
Student
progress is measured with weekly homework and exams, whether students master
the theories and concepts of nanoscale systems.
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Course Credit and Attendance
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Course
credit is based on the performance in Homework and Participation in Class
and Recitation (20%), Exam 1 (25%), Exam 2 (25%) and
Exam 3 (30%). Attendance is required for lectures and recitations.
Examinations:
Two
one-hour exams and a two-hour comprehensive third exam. All
examinations are required, and there will be no make-ups. Missing an
examination or not turning one in is graded as a failure (0.0).
Homework:
Weekly,
assigned electronically on Monday
and due the following Monday at the beginning of the
lecture at 12:30 p.m.
Homework
Assignments
and Solutions are posted at
http://courses.washington.edu/overney/NME220/HW_NME220.html.
HW
is graded based on effort! To pass this course a 75 % HW score is required.
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Required Readings
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Assigned
as part of the homework.
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Schedule Details
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Apr.
1 No Lecture – HW1 and Reading
Assignment
Apr.
24 Exam 1: Wednesday, 12:30-1:20 p.m. (GWN
301)
May 15 Exam
2: Wednesday, 12:30-1:20 p.m. (GWN
301)
May 27 Holiday
Jun.
7 Exam 3: Friday, 12:30-2:20 p.m. (GWN & MLR
301)
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Remarks
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If any student has a learning disability
or other special needs, please inform the instructor the first week of
class so we can make special arrangements to accommodate you.
Departmental Options
Programs in Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering (NME)
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NME 220 is a required course for NME
Option Programs offered at the University of Washington (http://www.moles.washington.edu/academics/nme/
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For more information or questions
concerning specific departmental NME Option Programs, please contact the
appropriate departmental Student Advising Office:
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