ME 597: Introduction To Nanotechnology (3 cr.)

Syllabus

Outcomes: After completion of this course, the students should be able to:

1. Understand the basic concepts of nanotechnology.

2. Understand the fundamental differences between nanotechnology and traditional technology.

3. Understand the basic scaling laws.

4. Grasp the essence of quantum mechanics and understand implications of eigen value solutions of the Schodingers equation.

5. Apply molecular dynamics computer simulation to simulate nano-systems.

6. Understand the thermal and quantum uncertainties and their implication in molecular manufacturing.

7. Appreciate the requirements of nano components and systems design.

8. Be aware of the current research topics in nanotechnology.


*NOTE: Extra project and homework problems will be assigned to graduate students on these items on the ME 597 Nanotechnology course.

Note: The letters within the brackets indicate the general program outcomes of mechanical engineering. See: ME Program Outcomes.