Nanotechnology
Curriculum Description
The Nanotechnology curriculum prepares students to characterize and fabricate materials for biological, textile, chemical, and electrical applications at the atomic level.
Course work includes biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and an extensive array of very detailed nanotechnology-specific courses, using high-tech equipment and complying with high-precision quality control and clean-room protocols with a multidisciplinary focus.
Graduates should qualify for various positions in industry and government, including research and development, materials testing and processing, optics and sensors, electron microscopy, and emerging nanotechnology industries.
The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Certificate
C20190 REVISED
NC CIP: 15.1601
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2021
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAN 111 | Intro to Nanotechnology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NAN 132 | Nano Regulations & Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NAN 241 | Nanofabrication | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| NAN 243 | Nanocharacterization | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | NAN Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
Additional Information
NAN Elective - Select 3 hours from the following: BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 131, CHM 131A, CHM 151, MAT 121, MAT 171
C20190 REVISED