The course is designed to introduce students to the emerging area of nanomaterials and nanotechnology. The course intends to prepare and train students in the evolving areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology which lies at the interfaces of chemistry, physics, and biology. It will cover the basic fundamentals of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology including properties of nanomaterials, nanoscale phenomena, synthesis and fabrication, and characterization of nanomaterials. In addition, the emerging and potential applications of nanomaterials will be reviewed with more focus on applications related to life sciences.
Prerequisite Courses