Introduction to Nanoscience
CHEM 199
Spring 2007
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01
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If one were to ask random people to identify the most pressing present and future global challenges with potential technological fixes, the list might include cheap and clean energy, increased demand for potable water, reduced environmental pollution, world hunger, national security, and cures for diseases such as cancer. There is one field of research which promises to develop solutions for all the aforementioned challenges. That field is nanotechnology. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to major breakthroughs and practical applications in the field of nanotechnology. The exploitation of novel properties and phenomena developed at the nanoscale can be referred to as nanotechnology. The technology has many applications, including nanostructured catalysts, biodetectors, advanced drug-delivery systems, data storage layers and system-on-chip electronics. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM CHEM |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two in-class presentations and a written report. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Non-science major undergraduates welcome. Knowledge in General Physics and Chemistry would be helpful. |
| Instructor(s): Li,Leping Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: FISK101; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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