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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.
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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.
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Required Readings
Assigned for each
section.
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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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Remarks
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.
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