Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering

NME 498

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NME 498 – Autumn 2010

Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering

Course Coordinator: Professor René M. Overney

245 Benson, 206-543-4353, E-mail

 

Teaching Assistant / Grader: none

 

Lecture/Recitation:

T/Th: 2:30-3:50, MGH 234

F (Recitation): 2:30-3:20, MOR 221

 

Office Hours:

 

Overney (BNS 245):   Tuesday 12:30-13:30 (drop in)

                                     or e-mail for appointment

 

Course Material:  Provided in class and/or as Handouts on this site

 

Prerequisites:  NME/ChemE 220, CHEM E 498A (Fall 2009) or equivalent. For questions contact R. Overney.

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Syllabus

Course Description

This course connects fundamental aspects of nanoscale science with device and system applications. In six segments, students will explore nanotechnology and modern product development in molecular engineering, biomimetic engineering, nanothermodynamics and nanoparticle synthesis, electronic transport and nanoelectronic circuits, and finite size device applications involving quantum phenomena.

Course Credit

Course credit is based on Course Participation (20 %), Exam 1 (40 %) and Exam 2 (40%).

 

Examinations:

Two one-hour closed notes exams. 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:

Homework Assignments and Solutions are posted on this WEB site.

 

Required Readings

Assigned for each section.

Important Dates

See Outline for Details

 

September

Sept. 29     Instructions begin

 

October

Oct. 29      Exam 1 (MOR 221)

 

November

Nov. 11          Holiday

Nov.  25/26    Holiday

 

December

Dec. 10     Exam 2 (MOR 221)

                   Instructions end

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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.