UN2600

Fundamentals of Nanoscale
Science and Engineering

Spring 2006

UN 2600 Course Announcement

Primary Instructors: Bruce Seely and John Jaszczak

Time: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:05 - 10:55 AM

Place: Fisher 127

CRNs: Lecture: 13950, Recitation: 13951

Description: Team-taught introduction to the fundamentals of nanotechnology, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of this field. Modern instrumentation, key scientific foundations, and current and potential applications will be discussed. Real and potential societal implications of nanotechnology will be explored.

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Course Information & Syllabus

Lecture and Assignment Schedule

Updated March 27, 2006

Nanotechnology: Shaping the World Atom by Atom
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Short Paper #1: Background

Short Paper #2: Nano in the Marketplace

Short Paper #3: Societal Implications

Short Paper #4: Nano In The News

Research Paper (due 4/19)

Resource Links from the Lectures

Lecture Materials (MTU ONLY)

Updated: January 18, 2005
Note: Lectures may be in PPT or PDF format, whichever is smaller.
Related animations may be found in the Public Gallery.

Lecture 1: Orientation and Introduction

Lecture 2: Science Part 1

Lecture 3: Societal Implications Part 1: Ethics

Lecture 4: Science Part 2

Lecture 5: Science Part 3
Also includes a summary of the Nano in the Marketplace products.

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