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Nanotechnology

Curriculum Description

The Nanotechnology curriculum prepares students to characterize and fabricate materials for biological, textile, chemical and electrical applications at the atomic level in entry-level positions in engineering, manufacturing and/or medical research and development.

Course work includes biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, manufacturing engineering technology, and an extensive array of very detailed nanotechnology-specific courses, using high-tech equipment and complying with high-precision quality control and clean-room protocols.

Graduates should qualify for various positions of industry and government, including research and development, materials testing and processing, optics and sensors, electron microscopy and emerging nanotechnology industries.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 15.1601
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POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
NAN 111	Intro to Nanotechnology	3	0	0	3
Select one:
BIO 110	Principles of Biology	3	3	0	4
	OR
BIO 111	General Biology I	(3)	(3)	(0)	(4)
Select one:
CHM 131	Introduction to Chemistry	3	0	0	3
	AND
CHM 131A	Introduction to Chemistry Lab	0	3	0	1
	OR
CHM 151	General Chemistry I	(3)	(3)	(0)	(4)
Select one:
MAT 121	Algebra/Trigonometry I	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	14	8	0	17

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	0	3
MAT 122	Algebra/Trigonometry II	2	2	0	3
NAN 112	Fund of Nanosci	3	0	0	3
NAN 131	Nano Safety Practices	2	0	0	2
Select one:
PHY 131	Physics-Mechanics	3	2	0	4
	OR
PHY 151	College Physics I	(3)	(2)	(0)	(4)
	Total:	13	4	0	15

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
NAN 241	Nanofab of Mixtures	3	2	0	4
NAN 243	Atomic-Force Microscopy	3	2	0	4
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
___ ___	Technical Elective 1	*	*	*	3
Select one:
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	9	4	0	17

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
NAN 132	Nano Regulations & Ethics	2	0	0	2
NAN 242	Nanofab of Thin Films	3	2	0	4
NAN 244	Electron Microscopy	3	2	0	4
___ ___	Technical Elective 2	*	*	*	3
___ ___	Technical Elective 3	*	*	*	3
	Total:	8	4	0	16

Total Credit Hours: 65

Additional Information

Technical Elective 1 - Select 3 hours: BIO 112 BTC 181, CHM 152, CTR 115, CTR 120, CTR 220, MEC 180, NAN 252, PHY 133, PHY 152

Technical Elective 2 - Select 3 hours: BIO 275, BTC 281, CHM 132, CHM 251, CHM 252, MAT 175, MEC 251, NAN 251

Technical Elective 3 - Select 3 hours: BIO 163, BTC 285, CHM 263, COE 111, COE 121, COE 131, MEC 250, MEC 252, MAT 271, NAN 253

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MAT 271, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	ENG 111, ENG 112, ENG 114
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 150, SOC 210
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110
Mathematics:	MAT 121, MAT 161
Sciences:	BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 131/131A, CHM 151, PHY 131, PHY 151
Technology:	NAN 243

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