Nanotechnology
Curriculum Description
The Nanotechnology curriculum prepares students to characterize and fabricate materials for biological, textile, chemical, and electrical applications at the atomic level.
Course work includes biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, 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 with a multidisciplinary focus.
Graduates should qualify for various positions in industry and government, including research and development, materials testing and processing, optics and sensors, electron microscopy, and emerging nanotechnology industries.
This certificate is intended for the student that qualifies for advanced placement, especially currently employed workers in highly technical fields. Enrollment in this certificate requires approval by the program coordinator for Nanotechnology.
The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Certificate
C20190
NC CIP: 15.1601
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2019
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAN 112 | Fund of Nanosci | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NAN 132 | Nano Regulations & Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | NAN Elective | ** | ** | ** | 4 |
| ___ ___ | NAN Elective | ** | ** | ** | 4 |
| Total: | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 13
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