Canyon College

 

 

COURSE SYLLABUS

NT118 - Principles of Nanotechnology and Nanostructures

 

Course Title: Department: Meets: Instructor:

NT118 - Principles of Nanotechnology and Nanostructures All Departments Online Earl Robinson, Ph.D (Candidate) 313.492.0845; earlpower1@yahoo.com; Telephone conferences set by email

Office Hours:       

 

For office hours: Wednesday and Thursday  8:00pm – 9:30pm

Telephone conferences set by email

Software Requirements:

·        Microsoft Windows Operation System (Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP)

·        Microsoft Office 2000 (or higher)

·        Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

·        Adobe Acrobat Reader current Version, be sure to get the updates free http://www.adobe.com

·        NOTE: If you do not have MS Office or can not afford it, go to http://www.openoffice.org

·        and download the FREE generic version that is fully compatible.

 

 

 

Instructor Information:

 

Instructor: Earl Robinson, B.A. MSM, MSCIS, LL.D. (HC), AFIT Graduate, Flemming Award Recipient 86’, PhD, (Candidate) in Nanotechnology and Nanostructures. (Please put “NT100 Campus” in subject area of email to insure that your email will get through and will not be filtered out)   Welcome to what will be your greatest on-line learning experience...smiles! As your Instructor, I have a lot to talk about...but, here I'll be brief...because it's can get cold here...

In short, I'm Earl Robinson, a retired United States Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel, Fighter Pilot, Scientist turned Professional Academician - Professor.

I've retired from the USAF January 1995 after serving 20 years for our great country. I've flown the F-15 Fighter Eagle Aircraft, T-37 and T-38 Training Aircrafts. I've also served in 20 countries, been in combat in Panama, and Operation Desert Storm as an on-Site Commander. During the 1980's, My professional interest crossed over into Computer Systems Research and Development (R&D) in the Air Force and the Military Space Program. This, in my later years, spurred my interests in teaching at the Air Force Institute Of Technology (AFIT) and Air Command and Staff College (ACSC).

Since my retirement, I've held several key Executive posts to include: Chief Information Officer, Chief Operating Officer's positions in the Technology Arena throughout Michigan. I'm also teaching on-ground and online classes for University of Phoenix. My prime background, discipline and teaching focus is concentrated in Computer Science, Software Engineering and Management Sciences. I’m completing my PhD in Nanotechnology, and I have a Law Degree and two Masters Degrees in Both Computer Science and Management Sciences-Operations Research. I look forward in learning from you and teaching a great class.

See you in Class...Smiles! Most of all Have Fun!   

 

 

Course General Information:

 

·        Introduction to Nanotechnology

·        NT100

·        4 credits

 

Course Description:

 

An introductory course in Nanotechnology associated with the emerging Sciences and Entropy (Magnetic Sciences). Nanotechnology is a subset of several disciplines within Nanosciences which is a field of study involving areas of chemistry, biology, engineering and physics. In this course, several areas of the composition, structure, properties and behavior of material at the molecular and atomic level will be explored. Discovery and research will surround the observation, measurement and manipulation which occur at the nanometer range. A nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Visualize approximately 80,000 nanometers being the diameter of a human hair. Labs information will be introduced as required to solidify understanding of this science discipline.

 

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites: None

 

Textbook(s):

 

Dan Ratner and Mark Ratner, Nanotechnology and Homeland Security, 2008 Expanded Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN – 0-13-145307-6

 

Dan Ratner and Mark Ratner, Nanotechnology, “A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea”, Prentice Hall, ISBN – 0-13-101400-5

 

Optional Reading:

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Universe in a Single Atom, Broadway Books,

ISBN – 13:978-0-7679-2081-0

 

Instructional strategies:

 

Online class exercises

 

 

Exit Learning Outcomes:

 

Be a Life-Long Learner: Cultivate an appreciation of learning and acquiring the habits of a self-directed learner through course research assignments

Act: ability to apply what is learned in the class to other courses and work environment

Think: Integrate course concepts into written and verbal presentations

Value: Adhere to the ethics of the NanoSciences profession as outline by the text

Communicate:  Communicate with different audiences using varied and appropriate means the concepts of NanoSciences  Concepts

 

Performance Expectations:

 

Goals:

 

At the end of the course students will understand the basic Nanotechnology concepts and apply the basic elements at work and/or class

 

Competencies:

 

Students will be able to develop a chart of disciplines involving Definition, Fabrication, Materials listing and identification of the Nanotechnology process for fabrication, Research and Measurements.

 

 

Course Objectives:

 

·        Define Nanotechnology

·        Explain basic scientific principles related to the behavior of matter at the atomic level in chemical, biological, and mechanical systems.

·        Demonstrate proficiency in operating state-of-the-art nanofabrication equipment.

·       Know how to apply the concepts of the nanofabrication process related to advanced electronic and the latest nano-level manufacturing technologies.

·       Demonstrate the skills necessary to function as a technician in the field of nanofabrication.

·        Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the entire nanofabrication process as it applies to biological, chemical and electronics manufacturing technologies.

·        Discuss factors involved with an International Market which incorporate Nanotechnology Opportunities

 

Performance Standards:

 

·        Condition and Criterion

·        Students are expected to meet all deadlines, attend all class sessions, and complete all exams

·        Students will be evaluated using tests results, written term paper, classroom participation and presentation of term paper results

 

 

Evaluation Methods:

 

Attendance/Participation           100 pts

Mid term Exam                         250 pts

Paper                                       150 pts

Final exam                                500 pts

Total Points                           1000pts    

 

Grading Scale:

 

See evaluation methods above

Make Up Exam Policy, if any

Exams will not be made up unless prior approval received from instructor

Grading Rubrics

90-100%         A

80-89%           B

70-79%           C

60-69%           D

<59%               E

 

 

Academic Grades

The following is the grading system used at Canyon College:

Grade	Points	Description/Explanation
A	4.0	Excellent
B	3.0	Above Average
C	2.0	Average
D	1.0	Below Average
E	0.0	Failure to complete course requirements satisfactorily

 

Academic Honesty

The expectations at Canyon College are that the principles of truth and honesty will be practiced in al academic matters.  Therefore, acts of academic dishonesty, including such activities as plagiarism or cheating, are regarded by the College a very serious offenses.  Inv the event that cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty on the part of students are discovered, each incident will be handled on a individual basis as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

 

Disclaimer

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the instructor reserves the right to alter the material covered and exam dates.

 

NT100 – Principles of Nanotechnology and Nanostructures

 

 

Week	Topics/Competencies	Assignments
1	Course overview, Nanotechnology;  History and Overview	Read Chapter 1
2	Size Matters – Nano Challenges	Read Chapters 1& 2
3	Nanotechnology – Fundamentals Science behind Nanotechnology;	Read Chapter 3
4	Review of Electrons, Atoms, Ions, Molecules	Read Chapter 3&4
5	Mid- Term Exam	Review Chapters 1-4
6	Review of Metals, and other Alloys  (Neodymium; Magnetic Entropy)	Read Chapters 3
7	Review of Biosystems, Molecular Recognition	Read Chapters 3
8	Review of Electrical Conduction and OHM’s Law	Read Chapters 3
9	Tools for Measuring Nanostructures	Review Chapters 3
10	Final Examination	Read Chapter 4