ESC 324 – Advanced Topics in Nanoscience

Course Description: In-depth coverage of micro and nanoscale microscopy, including scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy and their related modes and diagnostics methods.  The course will feature special topics in nanoscience/nanotechnology, such as nanochemistry and structure/property relationships in select nanomaterial systems and/or biological nanomachines, self-assembly of bionanomaterials, and use of nanomaterials for biological sensors.  Prerequisite(s): PHY 111 or PHY 121 or IMP 113; MTH 115; and CHM 101 or CHM 110; or permission of instructor.