Introduction to Nanotechnology/ Nanoscience

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Introduction to Nanotechnology/ Nanoscience
The 5 Ws
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WHO
Majors in Chemistry Physics Biology Biotechnology
Engineering Technology
High School Students _at_ their high
schools Students from other colleges during
Summer School
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WHAT
Introduction to Nanotechnology2 Credits 1
Lecture 2 Laboratory
Topics Size ScaleElectrical Properties of
MaterialsQuantum EffectsBiosensorsTours Nanofa
brication Facility - PSU Local Industry
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More WHAT

• Apply Concepts of Cognitive Science
• Heavy use of Hands-on Activities
• Use the Manufacturing Learning Module and the
  Engineering Learning Cycle

Application
Exploration
Dialog
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Critical Parts of Learning Cycle

• Exploration - new concepts should be introduced
  with minimum explanation and allow students to
  construct basic concepts

Application
Exploration
Dialog
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Critical Parts of Learning Cycle

• Dialog - present theory, standard terminology,
  and ideas in relation to what students have done
  in the exploration. The dialog can extend the
  basic concepts to the more complex leading to
  either an application or another exploration.

Application
Exploration
Dialog
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Critical Parts of Learning Cycle

• Application - This section of the cycle presents
  a problem typical of an industrial situation for
  the student to solve or develop deeper knowledge

Application
Exploration
Dialog
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WHERE
Course will be packaged to offer on campus or at
local high schools and Career Technical Centers
Under the CCAC Dual Enrollment Program
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When
The first offering is scheduled for Summer 2004
on campus at CCAC.
Engineering Technology Department
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WHY
The course will hopefully interest and attract
students from many disciplines to the
Nanofabrication Certificate and Degree Program
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• Dr. Pearley Cunningham CCAC 1750
  Clairton Road West Mifflin, PA 15122
• Phone [phone]
• email pcunningham_at_ccac.edu
• http//www.ccac.edu or
• www.drcunningham.us