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| Instructor: |
Sumita Pennathur
sumita@engineering.ucsb.edu
Tel: 805-893-5510
Office: Engr II 2330
Office Hours: Thursday 12:00 - 2:00 pm |
| Lecture Time: |
TR 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Room: TD 2600 |
Teaching
Assistant: |
Jared Frey
Jaredfrey@gmail.com
Tel: 805-708-1712
Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
in ESB 232,
or by appointment |
| Required Text: |
Rogers, Pennathur, Adams, Nanotechnology: Understanding Small
Systems, 1st Edition. CRC Press, 2008 |
Course
Description: |
This course introduces the basic concepts needed in order to pursue a research field in nanotechnology from the viewpoint of MEMS/NEMS devices. First, we will introduce a basic understanding of what nanoscale phenomenon entails, along with important scaling laws needed to truly understand what is going on at such a small scale. Next, individual subjects at the nanoscale including nanomechanics, nanomaterials, nanophotonics, nanoelectronics, nanofluidics, nano heat transfer and nanobiotechnology will be studied. For each subject, the differences of nanoscale behavior will be stressed, as well as real-world examples. In every case, comparing nanoscale systems to macroscale systems will reveal the complex and fundamental differences between phenomena at different scales and uncover the specific challenges posed by nanotechnology for MEMS/NEMS devices. |
Grading: |
Homeworks: 20%
Exam 1: 10%
Exam 2: 25%
Attendance and Participation: 10%
Final Project: 35% |
Homework: |
Weekly problems or short essay will be due the following week. Students are encouraged to work in groups for homework assignments, yet copying will not be tolerated. |
Exams: |
Two in-class exams will cover material from the textbook, class discussions and homework. |
Final Project: |
Group project that will be completed on or before finals week. |
Additional:
- If you are a student with a disability and would like to discuss special academic accommodations, please contact me at your convenience
- The last day to drop the class is 10/21/09
- Attendance is mandatory
Learning Objectives:
During this course, students will be provided with information to better able them to:
- Converse in the subject of nanotechnology with phycial and real-world applications
- Understand the fundamental differences between macro and nano technology, and competently explain the scaling laws associated with each difference
- Describe current applications and opportunities in the industry and understand the potential offered by new technologies, and understand how nanotechnology will impact manufacturing, processing and design in all industries
- Have a depth of understanding in one nano-related field to pursue further research in that field competently
Measurable Outcomes:
Through this course, students will gain information allowing them to:
- Explain what nanotechnology is, and describe applications in fields pertaining to nano-science
- Use information gained to develop a final project that describes/uses a nano-phenomenon
- Explain the importance of non-dimensional parameters, and how they are used
- Evaluate difference in macro vs. nano scale phenomenon due to scaling laws
- Cite examples of nanotechnology in everyday life
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