(= I NSC 101) Nanotechnology Survey

Catalog description

Introduction to the definitions, principles and applications of nanotechnology. Discussion of emergent nanoscale properties, atomic and molecular self-assembly and concepts of bottom-up and top-down processing and fabrication. Introduction to selected nanoscale systems, including quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. Only one version of N SCI 101 or N ENG 101 or I NEN 101 or I NSC 101 may be taken for credit.