NANOMATERIALS & NANOTECHNOLOGY

MS&E 553

Course Description

The principal objectives of the course are to: i) introduce advanced processing methods for synthesizing nanomaterials, ranging from single nanoparticles to three-dimensional nanostructures, ii) discuss important thermodynamic and kinetic theories related to such processing, iii) describe methods for characterizing the structure and properties of nanomaterials, iv) discuss current and emerging applications for nanomaterials, and v) illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology and address critical challenges.

Prerequisties

MS&E 350 , MS&E 351 , or CBE 440 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.55

-0.41% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.16% from Historical

A Rate

31.58%

-36.11% from Historical

Class Size

-40.29% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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