Introduction to
Nanotechnology – NANO 325
School
of Engineering and Science
Meeting
Times: Tuesday 2:00 am – 2:50am,
Friday 3:00pm – 4:40pm
Classroom
Location: Carnegie 316
Instructor:
Eui-Hyeok (EH) Yang
Contact
Info: Carnegie 206, eyang@stevens.edu,
201-216-5574
Office
Hours: Tuesday and Friday
10:00am – 12:00pm
Course
Web Address: None
Prerequisite(s):
NANO 200 or instructor permission
Corequisite(s):
None
Cross-listed
with: None
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
The course addresses the
science underpinnings of nanotechnology to provide a hands-on experience for
undergraduate students in nanofabrication and characterization. It will discuss
the grand challenges of nanofabrication and will showcase examples of specific
applications in electronics, photonics, chemistry, and biology. This course
will offer hands-on experiments for students to understand the overall spectrum
of fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructures, e.g.
from concept design, fabrication and characterization.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to
understand the fundamental challenges and limitations involved in designing,
fabricating and characterizing nanomaterials and nanodevices.
After successful completion of this
course, students will be able to
·
Demonstrates a knowledge of scientific issues
that distinguish nanoscale phenomena from those at the macroscopic scale - [SES
Outcome 1 Scientific Foundations - an understanding of the
scientific and mathematical basis of engineering (ABET Criterion 3-a)]
·
Demonstrates a knowledge of fabricating and
characterizing nanoengineered structures of technological value - [SES Outcome
2 Engineering Foundations
- the ability to use applied scientific knowledge (ABET Criterion 3-e)]
·
Can fabricate and characterize simple
nanoengineered structures - [SES Outcome 3 Engineering Foundations - the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, and analyze
experimental data & SES Outcome 6 Tools – the ability to use the relevant tools (ABET Criterion
3-b,3-k)]
·
Can describe potential impacts of nanotechnology
on future technologies related to medicine, defense, and energy, and other
important sectors [SES Outcome 12 Social Issues - an understanding of contemporary social issues including the
interaction of technology with society (ABET Criterion 3-h, 3-j)]
FORMAT
AND STRUCTURE
·
This course is comprised of bi-weekly
lectures with course projects and extensive equipment demonstrations embedded
in the lectures.
COURSE
MATERIALS
Textbook(s): Nanotechnology –
Understanding Small Systems, 2nd Edition by Ben Rogers, Sumita
Pennathur and Jesse Adams CRC Press, Tylor & Francis Group
Other Readings:
1.
Introduction to BioMEMS by Albert Folch
(ISBN 978-1-4398-1839-8), CRC Press, 2013
2. Available online
through Canvas course shell
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
Quiz There will be 1 scheduled quiz throughout
the semester. Quizzes will be graded for accuracy and returned within 2 class
periods. If a student is absent (unexcused) on a day that a quiz is given s/he
will receive an automatic 0 for that quiz.
Attendance
All students start the
semester 20 points for attendance. A student will lose 1 points for each
additional absences. Excused absences (religious or medical, noted in via email
to the professor prior to the absence occurring) accompanied by proper
documentation will not lead to point deductions.
Term Project Students will experience
hands-on projects including the device design, process design (fabrication), or
modeling, and characterization. The term project consists of Proposal
Presentation= 10%, Progress Report = 20%, Final Poster Presentation = 30%
GRADING
PROCEDURES
·
There are 100 possible points that a student can
earn in this course. The final grade will be based on the number of points
earned out of the number of points possible. Percentages are also listed below.
·
Quiz (30%) 30 points possible
·
Attendance/Attitude (10%) 10 points possible
·
Project (60%) 60
points possible
o
Result (20%)
o
Presentation (20%)
o
Report (20%)
·
TOTAL 100% 100 points possible
ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY
Undergraduate Honor System
Enrollment
into the undergraduate class of Stevens Institute of Technology signifies a
student's commitment to the Honor System. Accordingly, the provisions of the
Stevens Honor System apply to all undergraduate students in coursework and
Honor Board proceedings. It is the responsibility of each student to become
acquainted with and to uphold the ideals set forth in the Honor
System Constitution. More information about the Honor System including
the constitution, bylaws, investigative procedures, and the penalty matrix can
be found online at http://web.stevens.edu/honor/
The
following pledge shall be written in full and signed by every student on all
submitted work (including, but not limited to, homework, projects, lab reports,
code, quizzes and exams) that is assigned by the course instructor. No work
shall be graded unless the pledge is written in full and signed.
“I pledge my honor that I have abided by the
Stevens Honor System.”
Reporting
Honor System Violations
Students
who believe a violation of the Honor System has been committed should report it
within ten business days of the suspected violation. Students have the option
to remain anonymous and can report violations online at www.stevens.edu/honor.
Graduate Student Code of Academic
Integrity
All
Stevens graduate students promise to be fully truthful and avoid dishonesty,
fraud, misrepresentation, and deceit of any type in relation to their academic
work. A student’s submission of work for academic credit indicates that the
work is the student's own. All outside assistance must be acknowledged. Any
student who violates this code or who knowingly assists another student in
violating this code shall be subject to discipline.
All
graduate students are bound to the Graduate Student Code of Academic Integrity
by enrollment in graduate coursework at Stevens. It is the responsibility of each
graduate student to understand and adhere to the Graduate Student Code of
Academic Integrity. More information including types of violations, the process
for handling perceived violations, and types of sanctions can be found at www.stevens.edu/provost/graduate-academics.
Special Provisions for Undergraduate
Students in 500-level Courses
The
general provisions of the Stevens Honor System do not apply fully to graduate
courses, 500 level or otherwise. Any student who wishes to report an
undergraduate for a violation in a 500-level course shall submit the report to
the Honor Board following the protocol for undergraduate courses, and an
investigation will be conducted following the same process for an appeal on
false accusation described in Section 8.04 of the Bylaws of the Honor System.
Any student who wishes to report a graduate student may submit the report to
the Dean of Graduate Academics or to the Honor Board, who will refer the report
to the Dean. The Honor Board Chairman will give the Dean of Graduate Academics
weekly updates on the progress of any casework relating to 500-level courses.
For more information about the scope, penalties, and procedures pertaining to
undergraduate students in 500-level courses, see Section 9 of the Bylaws of
the Honor System document, located on the Honor Board website.
EXAM
ROOM CONDITIONS
The
following procedures apply to quizzes and exams for this course. As the
instructor, I reserve the right to modify any conditions set forth below by
printing revised Exam Room Conditions on the quiz or exam.
1.
Students may use the following devices
during quizzes and exams. Any electronic devices that are not mentioned in the
list below are not permitted.
Device |
Permitted? |
|
Yes |
No |
|
Laptops |
|
x |
Cell Phones |
|
x |
Tablets |
|
x |
Smart Watches |
|
x |
Google Glass |
|
x |
Other (Nonprogrammable calculator) |
|
x |
2.
Students may use the following materials
during quizzes and exams. Any materials that are not mentioned in the list
below are not permitted.
Material |
Permitted? |
|
Yes |
No |
|
Handwritten
Notes |
|
x |
Typed Notes Conditions: one 8x10
sheet (Times 11 and black) is permitted. |
|
x |
Textbooks |
|
x |
Readings |
|
x |
3.
Students are not allowed to work
with or talk to other students during quizzes and/or exams.
LEARNING
ACCOMODATIONS
Stevens Institute of Technology is dedicated to
providing appropriate accommodations to students with documented disabilities.
Student Counseling and Disability Services works with undergraduate and
graduate students with learning disabilities, attention deficit-hyperactivity
disorders, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and psychiatric
disorders in order to help students achieve their academic and personal
potential. They facilitate equal access to the educational programs and
opportunities offered at Stevens and coordinate reasonable accommodations for
eligible students. These services are designed to encourage independence and
self-advocacy with support from SCDS staff. The SCDS staff
will facilitate the provision of accommodations on a case-by-case basis. These
academic accommodations are provided at no cost to the student.
Disability Services
Confidentiality Policy
Student Disability
Files are kept separate from academic files and are stored in a secure location
within the office of Student Counseling, Psychological & Disability
Services. The Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA, 20 U.S.C. 1232g;
34CFR, Part 99) regulates disclosure of disability documentation and records
maintained by Stevens Disability Services. According to this act, prior written
consent by the student is required before our Disability Services office may
release disability documentation or records to anyone. An exception is made in
unusual circumstances, such as the case of health and safety emergencies.
For more information about Disability Services
and the process to receive accommodations, visit https://www.stevens.edu/sit/counseling/disability-services. If you have any questions
please contact:
Lauren
Poleyeff, Psy.M., LCSW - Diability Services Coordinator and Staff
Clinician in Student Counseling and Disability Services at Stevens Institute of
Technology at lpoleyef@stevens.edu or by phone (201) 216-8728.
INCLUSIVITY
STATEMENT
Stevens
Institute of Technology believes that diversity and inclusiveness are essential
to excellence in education and innovation. Our community represents a rich
variety of backgrounds, experiences, demographics and perspectives and Stevens
is committed to fostering a learning environment where every individual is
respected and engaged. To facilitate a dynamic and inclusive educational experience,
we ask all members of the community to:
·
be open to the perspectives of others
·
appreciate the uniqueness their
colleagues
·
take advantage of the opportunity to learn
from each other
·
exchange experiences, values and beliefs
·
communicate in a respectful manner
·
be aware of individuals who are
marginalized and involve them
·
keep confidential discussions private
TENTATIVE
COURSE SCHEDULE
The following is a tentative course schedule. Any and
all changes to this schedule will be communicated to you 1) in class and 2) via
email.
Week Starting |
Topic(s) |
Demonstration |
1 |
§ Course introduction § Introduction to Nanoscale
Devices and Systems § Project overview |
|
2 |
§ Optical lithography basics |
§ Demonstration
on optical lithography |
3 |
Project proposal
presentation |
|
4 |
§ SEM and E-beam nanolithography |
§ Demonstration
on SEM |
5 |
§ Nanoimprint nanolithography |
§ Demonstration
on Nanoimprinting |
6 |
§ Interference nanolithography |
§ Demonstration
on Interference lithography |
7 |
§ Deep Reactive Ion Etching (DRIE) |
§ Demonstration
on DRIE |
8 |
§ Graphene, Carbon nanotubes, TMDs
I |
§ Demonstration
on graphene exfoliation and Raman spectroscopy |
9 |
§ Graphene, Carbon nanotubes, TMDs II |
§ Demonstration
on CVD growth of graphene and CNTs |
10 |
§ Graphene, Carbon nanotubes, TMDs III |
§ Demonstration
on transfer of graphene |
11 |
§ Atomic force microscopy |
§ Demonstration
on AFM |
12 |
§ Conjugated
polymers, microscale droplet manipulation |
§ Demonstration on droplet
manipulation |
13 |
Quiz |
|
14 |
Poster presentation, Project report due |