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Into to Nano Course to be offered this Spring

Introduction to Nanotechnology

Posted on March 12, 2006

Foothill College will offer a course in nanotechnology for students and working professionals who want an introduction to the subject. This course, surveying the emerging field of nanotechnology, is intended for a multidisciplinary audience with a variety of backgrounds. Students will be introduced to the underlying principles and theory relevant at the nanoscale dimension. After completion of the course, students should have a broad understanding of the industry and its potential and be familiar with current and future applications in materials, biology, physics, chemistry, computing, electronics, energy, medicine, and a variety of consumer markets. This course is the first of a sequence of 11 nano-related courses (in materials, fabrication, surfaces, and bio) to be offered at Foothill College, applicable to a certificate program in nanotechnology.

Application and registration deadline is April 5, 2006. (Late registration is available with instructor's consent)

Registration information here

Classes meet Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Classes run from April 10 through June 30, 2006

Application information is available here

Course # Engr 76, Call # 1964 is physical and # 1965 is online

On-Line versus Physical Course Sections:
Students are welcome to register for the on-line or physical course section. Students registered for the on-line section are welcome to attend the lectures (physical section) at their convenience. Students registered for the physical section have the opportunity for one hour of hands-on experience on Foothill's *new* Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).

Course requirements:
College level science, e.g., chemistry, physics, and biology, or equivalent is recommended. Familiarity with web searching, especially for peer-reviewed articles, is essential. Desire to explore new technologies related to a particular domain, such as electronics, energy, medicine, etc., is a key success factor.

Topics to include:

Introduction to the practice and discipline of nanotechnology
Scientific principles of nanotechnology and the emergence of properties at the nanoscale dimension.
Carbon Nanotube Technologies (CNT)
MEMS and NEMS - Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems
Nanofabrication
Polymers and organic molecules
Surface and colloid chemistry
Thin film applications
Semiconductors and Nanoelectronics
Technical challenges to nanotechnology
History and possible future trends of nanotechnology
Societal and technology issues that may impede the adoption of nanotechnology
Career opportunities in nanotechnology

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Contact:
Robert Cormia
rdcormia@earthlink.net

Neha Kumar-Choksi
Neha_Choksi@StanfordAlumni.org

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