Capstone Research I. Introduction and Literature Review

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First course in a 3-course series representing and original, substantive, team-based research project to introduce the student to professional-level nanoscale science research. During this introductory course the student will work with a research team to investigate and identify a topical research problem of interest to the wide fields of nanoscale science. Emphasis will be placed on a functional understanding of the current technical, peer-reviewed literature in the area of interest and the drafting of a coherent research plan with relevant proof-of-concept research results. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.