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University of Massachusetts Lowell |
I. Courses on Nanotechnology
| Nanomanufacturing I (Fall 2005). (Graduate) in 2005 Fall
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| Department: | Center for High Rate Nanomanufacturing |
| A three-credit senior elective/graduate course is scheduled for fall 2005. The course will be offered jointly between the three universities, with material delivered face-to-face and distance learning. The course description is:
"The objective is to provide an interdisciplinary nanomanufacturing course for a student population with diverse scientific and engineering backgrounds. Co-taught by faculty from Northeastern University, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the University of New Hampshire, this course is offered as a separate course number at each university. The course will be team taught in segments that are focused in four areas: 1) directed self assembly, 2) advanced micro and nano fabrication techniques, 3) nanoscale polymer and composite processing and 4) environmentally benign nanomanufacturing and worker safety. Each segment will include fundamental concepts in addition to more advanced topics in nanomanfacturing." |
| Graduate Seminar in Nanomanufacturing (Graduate) in 2005 Spring
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| Department: | Center for High Rate Nanomanufacturing |
| A three-credit graduate-level course in nanomanufacturing, offered simultaneously at the three universities and co-taught face-to-face by faculty from NEU, UML, and UNH, was offered at during spring 2005. The six three-hour sessions offered biweekly and a bus and lunch were offered as an inducement for students to take the 1.5-hour ride to the sister institutions.
Issues associated with high rate template-based nanomanufacturing, included technologies for nanoscale templates, high rate assembly of nanoelements and polymer systems, registration at the nanoscale, interfacing with biological systems, measurement of nanoelements, and molecular modeling were addressed in this seminar. Environmental, regulatory, and ethical issues associated with new technologies are also examined. The course presented not only the detailed information required for this subject, but also the basics needed for the cross-disciplinary student body. |
| Introduction to NanoEngineering (Continuing Education) in 2006 Fall
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| The multi-billion dollar investment in nanoscience and nanotechnology is beginning to yield new products, including better sunscreens and wear-resistance materials. "Introduction to Nano-Engineering" is as overview of engineering at the nanoscale, including measurement techniques, nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, design of nanodevices, nanomanufacturing, and the societal impact of nanotechnology. "Lecture" material is accompanied by open-ended questions for chat-room discussion and five virtual laboratories. Targeted for the general public. This is an interdisciplinary course. |
| Nanomaterials Science and Engineering (Graduate) in 2006 Fall
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| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| The course focuses on materials and related processes with at least one significant dimension in or developing toward the nanometer scale. Nanotechnology is both related to and differentiated from classical colloid physical chemistry and other older, well-defined technical disciplines. Fundamental physical and chemical phenomena, theoretical relations and concepts, processes and procedures, and instrumentation important in this size range will be considered and related to several currently important and rapidly developing technical areas such as catalysts, ceramics, electronics, optics, and biotechnology. The course features special modules and a term project related to these areas. |
II. Instructor(s) teaching on Nanotechnology:
III. Programs, Majors and Minors
| Nanotechnology: |
| The program will provide students with a fundamental knowledge of nanotechnology and is intended to respond to the increasing demand for trained professionals in nanoscience and technology. The certificate is designed for students with a background in chemistry, physics, biology, or any branch of engineering who want nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing workforce preparation. Students may focus on a concentration area based on their interests and background. Courses in each concentration area are carefully designed to provide both analytical and practical competence. Students may take any combination from the electives list. |
IV. Centers and Conferences
| Center: NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center
Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN) |
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