ME 584 Introduction to Nanotechnology
As nanotechnology becomes increasingly important in the 21st century, there will be increasing demand for graduates with strong interdisciplinary education in this area. With this in mind, the objective of this course is to introduce nanotechnology and its applications. Focus will be on defining nanotechnology, presenting a history of nanotechnology development and projecting its potential impact on the 21st century, nano-materials, nano-fabrication and nano-engineering, nano-mechanics, applications of nanotechnology, challenges in research and development of nanotechnologies, and the role of mechanical engineers in the exciting field of nanotechnology.