COURSE NAME: Introduction to Nanotechnology

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Hadley-Luzerne

INSTRUCTOR: Jeannine Bieber

FULL YEAR

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Presently enrolled or already have taken high school chemistry

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE:

I. What is nanotechnology? How small is a "Nano" anyway?
-Introduction using the "Powers of 10" video
-The metric system

II. Basic Chemistry - Establish a working knowledge
- Review atomic structure (subatomic particles, bonding, etc.)
- Review the periodic table

III. The Scientific Method - Review and examples of how it may be applied to developments in
nanotechnology

IV. How does nanotechnology affect our everyday lives?
- Introduce common products that have been changed or improved through nanotechnology

V. How do scientists work at a "nano" level?
- "regular" equipment vs. "special" equipment

VI. What are some main areas of research in the nanotechnology industry?
- Medicine, manufacturing, "green" applications, etc.

VII. Career options in nanotechnology and how to get there.

VIII. Local nanotechnology facilities
- Incorporate 2 field trips to Capital District area
- Guest speakers that work in nanotechnology related fields

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS: This will be a project based, student driven course

2/25/08