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Abstract:
New Course to be offered this Fall

Introduction to Nanotechnology

September 19, 2005

Foothill DeAnza will offer a new course in nanotechnology for students and working professionals who want an introduction to the subject. This course, which will be a survey of the emerging field of nanotechnology, is intended for a multidisciplinary audience with a variety of backgrounds. Students will be introduced to the underlying principles and theory relevant at the nanoscale dimension. After completion of the course, students should have a broad understanding of the industry and its potential and be familiar with current and future applications in materials, biology, physics, chemistry, computing, electronics, energy, medicine, and a variety of consumer markets.

Application and registration deadline is September 21st. Late registration is available with instructor’s consent.

Registration information here

Classes meet Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Also available as an online course.

Course # Engr 76, Call # 3796 is physical and #3797 is online

Instructors: Robert D. Cormia and Neha Kumar-Choksi (co-teachers)

Classes run from September 26th through December 10th.

Course requirements: College level science, e.g., chemistry, physics, and biology, or equivalent is recommended. Familiarity with web searching, especially for peer-reviewed articles, is essential. Desire to explore new technologies related to a particular domain, such as electronics, energy, medicine, etc., is a key success factor.

Topics to include:

Introduction to the practice and discipline of nanotechnology
Scientific principles of nanotechnology and the emergence of properties at the nanoscale dimension.
Carbon Nanotube Technologies (CNT)
MEMS and NEMS – Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems
Nanofabrication
Polymers and organic molecules
Surface and colloid chemistry
Thin film applications
Semiconductors and Nanoelectronics
Technical challenges to nanotechnology
History and possible future trends of nanotechnology
Societal and technology issues that may impede the adoption of nanotechnology
Career opportunities in nanotechnology

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Contact:
Robert Cormia
rdcormia@earthlink.net

Neha Kumar-Choksi
Neha_Choksi@stanfordalumni.org

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