Physics 1905, Nanotechnology
Freshman Seminar
Instructor: Professor Eric Ganz
Office: PAN 319
Tel: (612) 624-2386.
Email: ganzx001@physics.umn.edu
Office Hours: By appointment.
Lectures: 11:15 - 12:05 MW
Room: PAN 110
Webpage:
https://www.physics.umn.edu/classes/2016/spring/Phys%201905.002/index.html
Description:
Nanotechnology is increasingly important in our modern world. We
will make this topic accessible to first year students. We will
discuss Nanoscale Imaging, Nanomaterials for Engineering,
Nanofabrication for Electronics, Manipulation of Atoms and
Molecules, Nanomotors, Sensors, Computer Simulations, Molecular
Nanotechnology,
Molecular
Self-Assembly,
Nano-Optics,
Nanobiotechnology, and Nanomedicine.
Grading: Students will be graded on two 20 minute in class
presentations, and class participation based on assigned reading.
A reading assignment will be posted each week. Students should
take notes on the reading and bring the notes to class for our
discussion. There will also be start know about one 5-10 page
paper due during the course. Students are expected to attend class
as part of their participation grade. There will be no final exam.
Each presentation will be worth 35%, class participation 10%, and
the paper 20 %.
Textbook: Nanotechnology: Understanding small systems 3rd
edition By Ben Rogers and co-authors (2014).
Conduct:
The Institute of Technology assumes that all students enroll in its
programs with a serious purpose and expects them to be
responsible individuals who demand of themselves high standards
of honesty and personal conduct.
The Institute of Technology expects the highest standards of
honesty and integrity in the academic performance of its
students. Any attempt by a student to present work that she or
he has not prepared, or to pass an examination by improper
means, is regarded by the faculty as a serious offense, which
may result in the immediate expulsion of the student. Aiding and
abetting a student in an act of dishonesty is also considered a
serious offense.
Student Mental Health and Stress Management:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause
barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased
anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty
concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health
concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic
performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily
activities. University of Minnesota services are available to assist
you with addressing these and other concerns you may be
experiencing. You can learn more about the broad range of
confidential mental health services available on campus via:
http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu/
Athletes:
Athletes must provide their official University of Minnesota athletic
letter containing the approved competition schedule to their
instructor and the staff in office 148. Away exams will be arranged
with the athletic adviser traveling with the team. Accommodations
will be made for official university sports only (i.e. no
accommodations will be made for intramurals, club sports, etc.)
Disability Services:
If you have accommodations for this course, please provide the
staff in office 148 with a copy of your accommodation letter for the
current semester. Exams will be arranged according to
accommodations and sent to the testing center for administration.
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 Scholastic Dishonesty
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 Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom
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 Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences
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