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NANO-1016: Introduction to Nanoscience

Description: Introduction to the intersdisciplinary field of nanoscience with perspectives from biology, geoscience, computational sceince, chemistry, and physics. 1015: Historical perspectives; public perception; economic impact, nanoscience in biology and environment; quantum physics principles; characterization tools; mathematical modeling. 1016: Nanofabrication methods; nanoparticle synthesis and characterization; self-assembly; applications in medicine, electronics, and energy; sustainability. Pre: 1015 for 1016.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: NANO-1015

Required By: NANO-2024, NANO-2114, NANO-2324, NANO-3124

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 11

Average GPA: 3.10 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 23.99%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 3.83%

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