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MECH 479 Nanomaterials Science and Engineering Units: 3.50
This course covers state-of-the-art developments pertaining to nanostructured materials (NSMs) and their applications. Students will learn about innovation in this space from the lens of the materials science paradigm-i.e., structure-properties-processing-performance relationships. NSMs topics covered include advanced characterization tools and computer simulations, chemical and solid-state processing routes, mechanical properties, physico-chemical properties, and economic, policy, health and environmental considerations. NSMs covered include metals and alloys, ceramics, semi-conductors, colloids and carbon-based NSMs. Students will complete critical reading exercises covering the current peer-reviewed literature on the subject. Students will also perform a case study of a NSM application of their choosing, including its materials science and engineering design considerations.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MECH 270
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Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 11
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 20
Engineering Design 11
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate understanding of nanoscopic phenomenon in materials.
- Understand the scaling limitations of the materials theories, and determine what else is available or needed to explain these limitations.
- Describe the main characterization methods used for nano-structured materials and explain how they work.
- Describe both top-down and bottom-up methods for fabricating nano-structured materials.
- Critically read new scientific literature on nanomaterials and apply this information to solve engineering problems, implement into a component or system design, and understand public policy.
- Communicate about nanomaterials at an expert level in both written and oral forms.